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Cypress CapSense Proximity Sensing Solution Delivers Industry-Leading Detection Range of up to...
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY) today announced that its proximity detection solution enables a best-in-class proximity detection range of 25 cm. Based on the market-leading CapSense™ touch-sensing technology, the solution leverages the flexible PSoC® Programmable System-on-Chip architecture to deliver variable detection range and sensitivity along with desired system effects. Proximity sensing enables new usage models where...
preview: http://app.cypress.com   date: 11/20/2008

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ZMDs RFID time & temperature recording IC
ZMD AG, a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer applications, today launched the ZMD41211, its multifunction temperature logger and Smart Label RFID IC. The ZMD41211 enables logistics customers to precisely monitor and record temperature and humidity throughout the shipping process. Many materials can tolerate temperature fluctuations, but only for a limited amount of time....
preview: http://213.174.55.51   date: 11/12/2008

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Crossbow Adds Rich Media Capabilities to Wireless Sensor Platform
Building on its popular Imote2 advanced wireless sensor platform, Crossbow Technology announced today the new Imote2 Multimedia Board (IMB400), an integrated camera sensor board that simplifies the capture of rich media content for wireless sensor network applications. “For the first time visual and audio data can be easily added to wireless sensor applications,” said Ralph Kling, Chief Architect for Crossbow Technology. “This opens up...
preview: http://www.xbow.com   date: 11/8/2008

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Freescale sensor controller adds smart touch to portable electronic products
Touch sensors have become increasingly popular as more consumer, industrial and automotive designs include touch panels to provide simpler, more reliable user interfaces. Freescale Semiconductor, a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, is meeting the demand for touch-sensitive control with the introduction of an ultra-low-power touch controller for two- and three-pad touch-sensing applications. Freescale's MPR031 proximity...
preview: http://media.freescale.com   date: 11/7/2008

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Cypress Adds Color to LUPA High-Speed SXGA CMOS Image Sensor for Machine Vision and Motion Analysis
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY) today announced the commercial sampling of a high-sensitivity, high-speed SXGA (Super Extended Graphics Array) resolution CMOS image sensor with color. The new 1.3-megapixel LUPA-1300-2-color sensor offers a triggered and pipelined synchronous shutter and on-chip digital LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) outputs. Developed for machine vision and motion analysis applications that need to...
preview: http://app.cypress.com   date: 11/7/2008