Instrumentation and Control News - Acoustic Sensors

First Automotive Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Sensor Coupled With TI Controller Enhances Fuel Efficiency and Safety

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:47:22 +0200

Transense and TMS320F28x Device Brings Complete Control System Capabilities For Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems and Torque Sensing

D&M Europe Launches Dedicated Division for CI Market at CEDIA Expo (Stand J6, CEDIA UK Expo 2007)

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:47:22 +0200

DMi offers a comprehensive portfolio of products from DENON, DENON professional, Marantz and Marantz professional ranges, alongside Escient digital music servers, Opus multi-room systems, and Boston Acoustics' wall, ceiling and outdoor speakers.

Silicon MEMs microphones in 20% of mobile phones in 2006, says The Information Network

Wed, 09 May 2007 05:37:52 +0200

Nearly 90% of shipments in 2006 were for cell phones with the remaining nearly 10% in consumer applications such as digital cameras, MP3 players, and PDAs. In 2008 a small percentage of silicon microphones will be going into headsets and hearing aids, according to TIN.

Akustica's Digital Microphone Wins Innovation Award From EDN Magazine

Wed, 02 May 2007 18:36:39 +0200

Akustica's digital microphone offers far-reaching benefits to PC and other consumer electronics manufacturers who typically are looking for fast time-to-market, a simple manufacturing process, and the smallest components for resource-constrained devices. At less than 4mm x 4mm, the Akustica microphone occupies only a tiny footprint on a portable device...

CeoTronics to deliver noise protection helmets and CT-DECT digital radio systems to German Air Force

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:18:29 +0200

CeoTronics to deliver noise protection helmets and CT-DECT digital radio systems to German Air Force worth approximately EUR5.5 million // largest single order and biggest order backlog in Group's history

MEMS Tech targets main board

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:32:03 +0200

The company had just sealed a contract with a US-based semiconductor-related group to supply silicon microphones. The contract will bring in up to US$40mil revenue to MEMS Tech.

MEMS Growing In Consumer Electronics

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:32:03 +0200

MEMS will expand to a broad array of consumer applications including game consoles, portable consumer electronics devices (such as digital camcorders), and GPS devices. Pressure sensors have the greatest potential in consumer electronics in the short-term, followed by microphones and displays.

MEMS Tech seals US supply contract

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:32:03 +0200

The deal would generate US$40mil in revenue for the group per annum, group executive chairman Datuk Ahmad Kabeer Mohd Nagoor said, adding the silicon microphones would be designed and developed by the group's subsidiary SensFab Pte Ltd in Singapore.

New ½ in. Preamplifier with Gain, Filtering and TEDS for Automotive and Aerospace Noise Source Identification and In-Cabin Test

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:23:57 +0100

Model 426A11 preamplifier includes both A-weight and selectable "High Pass" filter, for automotive or aerospace cabin testing requirements. The "A-weight" filter attenuates signals less responsive to the human ear, normally below 1 kHz and above 4 kHz. This filter represents how the human ear perceives that sound...

Know the 7 Elements of Effective Hearing Protection

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:41:03 +0100

OSHA and MSHA require you to implement an effective hearing loss prevention program if your employees experience noise levels in an excess of 85-decibel (dB) time weighted average (TWA)...

New software "listens" for angry voices

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:40:16 +0100

The software is Sigard Sound Intelligence, and when combined with closed circuit TV systems it can quickly notify security personnel about loud, angry people in public transportation, outdoor public spaces, nightclubs and bars.

Noise and Vibration Measurement Solutions and Control

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 22:38:01 +0100

Let EMSAS work in partnership with your business to find practical solutions to minimise, control and monitor noise risks and create a safe workplace. With the right help, solutions can often be surprisingly cost-effective and easy to implement. EMSAS Consultants have wide ranging, practical experience of many industries, and offer an initial free of charge consultation to assess your current levels of risk

CTR Developed Sensors for Monitoring Power Lines

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 22:06:53 +0100

The Austrian CTR AG is specialised in the development of SAW systems. CTRis currently working on the development of sensor technology to monitor temperatures in conductor strands. The Dresdner Lemke Diagnostics GmbH, atechnology leader in the manufacture of diagnostic and monitoring devices for the power supply industry..

Solid-State Viscosity Sensor for Low Shear Applications

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:24:31 +0100

Using robust and reliable semiconductor technology, the BiODE acoustic sensor is 1.3 × 1.1 × 0.4 in and weighs only 4 oz. It has no moving parts, is sealed so it can be completely immersed in the process stream where it is unaffected by vibration or flow conditions. The sensor simultaneously measures fluid viscosity from 1 to 500 centipoise and...

MEMS microphones improve voice quality for mobile electronic devices

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 01:51:49 +0100

MEMS microphones can be precisely aimed at the voice source, and they filter out unwanted background noise - which is ideal for those who use PDAs with speech recognition, notebooks with IP-telephony, or digital cameras with audio recording capabilities.