Motion sensing for commercial handheld devices
05 July, 2013The A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics and Japan’s Shikino High-Tech Co have signed an agreement to create a next-generation application-specific integrated circuit intellectual property (ASIC IP) block for use in motion sensing technologies.
RFEL HALO HD video processing and enhancement system
14 June, 2013HALO, a HD video processing and enhancement system from RFEL, provides next-generation, low-power, real-time video processing for image-based surveillance, which is a critical capability for counterterrorism, defence and security.
Panasonic WV-CP300/WV-CP624E analog security cameras
14 June, 2013Panasonic Australia has expanded its security range with three new cameras developed specifically with a full spectrum of demanding security and surveillance applications in mind.
Osram infrared (IRED) Oslon black SFH 4716S
30 April, 2013The infrared (IRED) Oslon black SFH 4716S from Osram Opto Semiconductors, with an optical output of 1030 mW and a beam angle of 150°, is suitable for gesture detection systems linked to computer games or for optical safety systems in the automotive sector.
UC students design electronic triathlon tracking device
18 April, 2013University of Canterbury researchers have designed a new miniature electronic triathlon tracking device to be worn by athletes and broadcast live to smartphone apps.
Researchers use microelectronics for non-invasive gut health testing
10 April, 2013NIZO food research, an independent research centre in Europe, and the electronic oral drug delivery company Medimetrics have joined forces by developing a technology to sample from the small intestine in a non-invasive way - using the latest microelectronics.
Advanced exoskeleton promises more independence for people with paraplegia
18 January, 2013Until recently, ‘wearable robots’ were the stuff of science fiction. In the last 10 years, however, advances in robotics, microelectronics, battery and electric motor technologies have advanced to the point where it has become practical to develop exoskeletons to aid people with disabilities.
Turck LI inductive linear position sensor
29 November, 2012The LI inductive linear position sensor is suitable for closed-loop control applications. It has new electronics architecture that increases the effective output rate of the sensor from 1 to 5 kHz.
Women in electronics - making a difference
05 November, 2012 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerUsing an outdated mobile phone and a simple sensor to measure respiration rates, an Australian student is showing how electronic engineers can contribute to society.
Developing the next generation of microsensors
19 October, 2012 by Kimm FesenmaierTo move to the next level of personal navigators electronics engineers need the next generation of microsensors.
FEAS MSM3 motor motion controller
07 September, 2012Motor motion controller suitable for dirty, harsh, humid and high vibration environments.
Tandem encoders give two axes and one power input
21 May, 2012 by Mark Howard, Zettlex*‘Tandem Encoder’ is a new term but one which is increasingly being used by mechanical and electrical designers. Mark Howard of Zettlex* explains what a tandem encoder is, how it works, its technical features and where it is best used.
Movea MotionCore motion processing IP cores for mobile devices
02 March, 2012Movea has released a family of motion processing IP cores designed for mobile devices.
Vishay Hall effect sensor
27 February, 2012Vishay has released a linear position sensor featuring non-contacting Hall effect technology.
Murata AMR magnetic switch sensor range
14 February, 2012Mouser has released Murata’s AMR (anisotropic magneto resistance) magnetic switch sensors.
