A Passive Magic Wand
The EPIC Sensor Hits the Market
It’s the stuff of kids’ play and science fiction. A stick that has magic properties. Some such sticks execute actions at a distance – perhaps when accompanied by a cryptic incantation – while others may passively detect from a distance. It’s the latter we’re interested in today.
We are surrounded by information encoded into the electromagnetic ether through which we pass. Some of it is natural; some of it we have created ourselves. But here’s the thing that may be surprising: when we measure things electromagnetic, we’re pretty good at the magnetic part. Heck, a 50-cent compass can pick up the earth’s relatively weak magnetic field. We’re not so good at the electric part, however. Read More
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A Diving Board, Water Drop, and Flashlight
posted by Bryon Moyer
It almost sounds like a summer camp project: make a switch out of a diving board, a drop of water, and a flashlight. Ready? Go! The only problem: we’re talking micro dimensions. (3-Feb)
MEMS Tool Upgrade
posted by Bryon Moyer
Design tools for MEMS are very different from design tools for circuits – simply because you’re solving mechanical problems. Yesterday, Coventor announced some upgrades to their MEMS design tools. (1-Feb)
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posted by Brenna Harris Switzer
Kionix had several announcements today on their accelerator and gyro technology. (9-Jan)
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posted by Bryon Moyer
Mobile devices need to detect light for various reasons. But not just any light will do; more persnickety sensors might provide better results. (6-Jan)
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Imec has produced an energy harvester that can find goodness in a rough road. (16-Dec)
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