ANDOVER, USA: MEMSIC Inc., a leading MEMS solution provider, combining proprietary MEMS technology with advanced mixed signal processing and system solutions, has released its new low profile tri-axis Magnetic Sensor, the MMC3120MR.
The MMC3120MR is a product for high-end as well as cost-sensitive digital compass and augmented reality (AR) applications in mobile handset, PND and navigation products.
The MMC3120MR is designed using AMR technology which provides much better competitive advantages than other magnetic sensor technologies in the market (Hall sensor, GMR, etc). The MMC3120MR has significant benefits in terms of current consumption (0.55ma), measuring time (5ms), sensitivity (2mG/LSB) and accuracy ( ± 2 degrees).
MEMSIC’s new MMC3120MR integrates three-axis magnetic sensors and electronic circuits resulting in an easy to use solution for system designers. It utilizes the same Anisotropic Magnetoresistive (AMR) technology as MEMSIC’s MMC3120MQ magnetic sensor product, but the MMC3120MR is packaged in a significantly smaller package (3.0x3.0x1.0mm), which is important to board space critical applications like mobile handsets.
The MMC3120MR, and the recently released MMC2120MR, works with MEMSIC’s Intelligent Heading Correction (IHC) library of auto-calibration and dynamic compensation algorithms to provide industry leading compass performance. MEMSIC’s flexible software library is available to adapt to either dual or tri-axis magnetic sensors upon customers’ request.
Pricing for this product starts at $1.90 per unit for 1,000 units.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Knowles Acoustics ships 1 billionth Sisonic MEMS mic
ITASCA, UAS: Knowles Acoustics has reached a major milestone in the history of MEMS technology with the shipment of its 1 Billionth SiSonic surface mount MEMS microphone.
Knowles Acoustics, which shipped its first MEMS Microphone in 2003, is currently ranked in the top five Global Market Share Suppliers of MEMS for Consumer and Mobile Applications (Source: iSuppli Corp. January 2009), and is the world leader in MEMS-based silicon microphone manufacturing.
When utilized in the SiSonic patented microphone package, MEMS technology yields a low profile, robust component exhibiting low vibration sensitivity, environmental stability, and ultimately more efficient use in customer applications as a high volume surface mountable microphone.
Today, with over 30 part models and multiple generations available, SiSonic is recognized as the preferred acoustic component in mobile phones, laptops, gaming systems, and headsets.
In 2004, to address growing demand, Knowles opened a new 80,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated solely to SiSonic production. Located in Suzhou, China, the facility is highly scalable, capable of producing all SiSonic variations, and has provided the technology, manufacturing and logistical infrastructure necessary for Knowles to sustain future growth and meet the needs of global customers.
“Knowles’ long term commitment, willingness to venture into new territories, finding the ‘right’ suppliers, and financial investment, are all key ingredients to the success of the SiSonic™ MEMS Microphone,” said Jeffrey Niew, President of Knowles.
“Shipping one billion MEMS microphones is a momentous achievement which illustrates Knowles’ dedication to not only produce revolutionary products, but to be visionaries in the world of acoustics and beyond.”
Knowles Acoustics, which shipped its first MEMS Microphone in 2003, is currently ranked in the top five Global Market Share Suppliers of MEMS for Consumer and Mobile Applications (Source: iSuppli Corp. January 2009), and is the world leader in MEMS-based silicon microphone manufacturing.
When utilized in the SiSonic patented microphone package, MEMS technology yields a low profile, robust component exhibiting low vibration sensitivity, environmental stability, and ultimately more efficient use in customer applications as a high volume surface mountable microphone.
Today, with over 30 part models and multiple generations available, SiSonic is recognized as the preferred acoustic component in mobile phones, laptops, gaming systems, and headsets.
In 2004, to address growing demand, Knowles opened a new 80,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated solely to SiSonic production. Located in Suzhou, China, the facility is highly scalable, capable of producing all SiSonic variations, and has provided the technology, manufacturing and logistical infrastructure necessary for Knowles to sustain future growth and meet the needs of global customers.
“Knowles’ long term commitment, willingness to venture into new territories, finding the ‘right’ suppliers, and financial investment, are all key ingredients to the success of the SiSonic™ MEMS Microphone,” said Jeffrey Niew, President of Knowles.
“Shipping one billion MEMS microphones is a momentous achievement which illustrates Knowles’ dedication to not only produce revolutionary products, but to be visionaries in the world of acoustics and beyond.”
Monday, July 6, 2009
Discera unveils world’s first portable handheld programmer for oscillator frequencies
SAN JOSE, USA: Discera, a leader in MEMS oscillator technology, has announced the world’s first truly portable handheld programmer for oscillator frequencies.
Used in conjunction with Discera’s programmable DSC8002 MEMS oscillators, the Dragonfly allows designers to modify oscillator frequencies from 1MHz to 150MHz in real-time for system verification and optimization in the lab or in the field.
With a Dragonfly handheld programmer, engineers can instantly modify the oscillator frequencies for their new designs, optimizing performance or verifying reliability by up-clocking systems 5 percent or 10 percent.
Engineers can also experimentally suppress interference from troublesome harmonics by easily tweaking system clock frequencies. With the Dragonfly’s easy to use GUI interface that installs on any Windows-based PC, designs using custom frequency oscillators can begin production immediately, without the special ordering and lengthy lead-times that crystal oscillators normally require.
"MEMS oscillators have significant cost and reliability advantages over traditional crystal parts over an extended temperature range. Discera’s new Dragonfly programmer demonstrates that MEMS oscillators can also enhance the design experience itself," said Kevin Keefer, Discera’s Marketing Manager, Programmable Products.
"With MEMS oscillators, engineers can pick-a-frequency to optimize system performance at the very end of the design cycle. Don’t try this with your father’s crystal oscillator."
Discera’s PureSilicon MEMS oscillators are pin-compatible with popular crystal oscillators and have low operating power specs (4mA typ. at 40MHz, and just 1uA in standby mode).
Practically impervious to shock, vibration and fractures that can damage crystal parts, MEMS oscillators now cost 20 percent less than comparable crystal oscillators and boast production quantity lead-times of one to three weeks. Discera offers MEMS oscillators in a wide range of operating voltages, temperature ranges, package footprints and frequencies from 1 MHz to 150 MHz.
According to a leading research firm, the market for MEMS oscillators is expected to grow at more 100 percent per annum through 2013 as this new technology rapidly expands its share of the $3 billion global frequency control market.
Pricing and availability
Discera’s Dragonfly Programmer is available now. Each Dragonfly Deluxe kit includes one programmer, two socket adapters, USB cable, tweezers, 200 DSC8002 programmable blanks and installation CD-ROM.
The Dragonfly Standard kit includes one programmer, one socket adapter, USB cable, tweezers and 50 DSC8002 programmable blanks and installation CD-ROM. The Deluxe kit costs $499 and the Standard entry-level kit costs $299.
Used in conjunction with Discera’s programmable DSC8002 MEMS oscillators, the Dragonfly allows designers to modify oscillator frequencies from 1MHz to 150MHz in real-time for system verification and optimization in the lab or in the field.
With a Dragonfly handheld programmer, engineers can instantly modify the oscillator frequencies for their new designs, optimizing performance or verifying reliability by up-clocking systems 5 percent or 10 percent.
Engineers can also experimentally suppress interference from troublesome harmonics by easily tweaking system clock frequencies. With the Dragonfly’s easy to use GUI interface that installs on any Windows-based PC, designs using custom frequency oscillators can begin production immediately, without the special ordering and lengthy lead-times that crystal oscillators normally require.
"MEMS oscillators have significant cost and reliability advantages over traditional crystal parts over an extended temperature range. Discera’s new Dragonfly programmer demonstrates that MEMS oscillators can also enhance the design experience itself," said Kevin Keefer, Discera’s Marketing Manager, Programmable Products.
"With MEMS oscillators, engineers can pick-a-frequency to optimize system performance at the very end of the design cycle. Don’t try this with your father’s crystal oscillator."
Discera’s PureSilicon MEMS oscillators are pin-compatible with popular crystal oscillators and have low operating power specs (4mA typ. at 40MHz, and just 1uA in standby mode).
Practically impervious to shock, vibration and fractures that can damage crystal parts, MEMS oscillators now cost 20 percent less than comparable crystal oscillators and boast production quantity lead-times of one to three weeks. Discera offers MEMS oscillators in a wide range of operating voltages, temperature ranges, package footprints and frequencies from 1 MHz to 150 MHz.
According to a leading research firm, the market for MEMS oscillators is expected to grow at more 100 percent per annum through 2013 as this new technology rapidly expands its share of the $3 billion global frequency control market.
Pricing and availability
Discera’s Dragonfly Programmer is available now. Each Dragonfly Deluxe kit includes one programmer, two socket adapters, USB cable, tweezers, 200 DSC8002 programmable blanks and installation CD-ROM.
The Dragonfly Standard kit includes one programmer, one socket adapter, USB cable, tweezers and 50 DSC8002 programmable blanks and installation CD-ROM. The Deluxe kit costs $499 and the Standard entry-level kit costs $299.
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