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Debiotech and STMicroelectronics introduced first evaluation prototypes of a unique miniaturized insulin-delivery pump. The tiny device can be mounted on a disposable skin patch to provide continuous insulin infusion, enabling substantial advancements in the availability, treatment efficiency and the quality of life of diabetes patients. The breakthrough Nanopump, which relies on microfluidic MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) technology, has successfully passed initial testing stages and is now ready to enter volume manufacturing.

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STMicroelectronics has announced a new 3D orientation sensor, the company's initial offering in a significant new family of MEMS functional sensors that consolidates multiple conventional sensor functions in an easy-to-use surface-mount package. The new FC30 device embeds both 3D orientation functionality and click/double-click detection allowing developers to integrate mouse-button controls.

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TMicroelectronics, a market leader in MEMS products, has introduced the LISY300AL, a 7 x 7 x 1.5mm surface-mount MEMS single-axis yaw gyroscope for angular rate sensing up to 300 degrees per second (full scale). The new device combines high sensitivity, an extended supply voltage range, from 2.7V to 3.6V, and a selectable power-down mode.

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ADI’s ADXL001 is the first iMEMS® high-bandwidth vibration and shock sensor to provide reliable system failure warning while meeting the cost criteria of industrial applications.
Norwood, MA(5/5/2008) - Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI) today introduced a high-bandwidth MEMS vibration sensor to enable better monitoring of equipment performance and reduce costly downtime due to unforeseen system failures on the factory floor. Based on Analog Devices iMEMS Motion Signal Processing technology, the new ADXL001 industrial vibration and shock sensor for the first time allows designers of industrial process control instruments to cost-effectively incorporate high-performance, dependable high-bandwidth vibration monitoring into their applications via an easy-to-use sensor solution.

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Geneva, April 15,2008 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE STM), a leading supplier of the MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) devices found in the hottest gaming and mobile multimedia applications, has added two new accelerometers to its ultra-compact portfolio of devices in 4 x 4 x 1.5mm LGA packages, with full-scale range selectable between ±2g, or ±6g for those super-small applications where high performance is required.

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Tiny electronic MEMS valve and superheat control module designed for accurate flow control for growing AC and refrigeration markets
NEW YORK (AHR Expo)- Jan. 22, 2008 - Freescale Semiconductor and Microstaq are collaborating on the development of an intelligent refrigerant superheat control system that combines Freescale's microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) pressure sensing, processing and control technology with Microstaq's revolutionary MEMS silicon expansion valve (SEV).

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High-volume manufacturing line supports growing sensor demand and advanced technology capabilities

TUCSON, Ariz. (MEMS 2008 Conference) - Jan.14, 2008 - Freescale Semiconductor has established an advanced microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) 200-mm (8-inch) production line to address growing sensors market demand. The newly added line at Freescale's Oak Hill Fab in Austin, Texas, complements the company's existing 150-mm (6-inch) MEMS capacity in Sendai, Japan.

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