Piezoresistive pressure sensors are pivotal components within the vast field of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), integrating semiconductor physics with advanced fabrication techniques to detect ...

El Segundo, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2012)—The microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) market for pressure sensors in the high-value military and aerospace segments will enjoy brisk double-digit growth this year ...

Melexis announced the availability of its two new highly robust MEMS-based pressure sensors for direct and oil-filled sensing systems. The sensors are fully automotive qualified and are able to ...

Exploiting micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology, the MPXV7000 series pressure sensors measure ranges up to ±25 kPa and can adjust to positive and negative readings as needed. Consisting ...

Melexis introduces the first of its line of commercial, off the shelf, packaged MEMs pressure sensors. Melexis introduces the first of its line of commercial, off the shelf, packaged MEMs pressure ...

When it comes to testing microelectromechanical system devices and sensors, sometimes you have to shake and bake. and sensors are physically different from standard ICs. They require a specific type ...

MEMS are helping to advance biomedical devices by leaps and bounds, but technical and business challenges remain. Charles Chung, Ph.D. Shown are different pressure sensor designs—each tailored to ...

KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6981) (ISIN:JP3914400001) (hereinafter "Murata") has developed newly capacitive type MEMS pressure (barometer) sensor (2.3 x 2.6 mm ...

Spectre Sensors Inc. is commercializing a pressure sensor that aims to offer no less than better long-term performance, higher temperature tolerance and better chemical resistance in harsh ...

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced the market's first MEMS water/liquid-proof absolute ...

The underlying technology that prompts airbags to deploy on impact during a car crash can also alert medical professionals when a patient falls and makes contact with the ground. Although not new to ...