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The new disposable thermometers from EPCOS are characterized by a high accuracy of up to ±0.1 K and a short response time of 7 s. This allows fast and simple measurement of a patient’s body temperature. The concept of these disposable sensors relies on the proven ceramic technology for NTC thermistors on a chip basis, the use of materials such as polypropylene qualified by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and new process technologies.

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Analog Devices, Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, is expanding its iSensorintelligent sensor product family with a new six-degrees-of-freedom (6 DoF) inertial sensor. The ADIS16365 IMU (inertial measurement unit) combines high-performance, simplicity, and an improved data interface that delivers faster response times and lowers power consumption relative to other IMUs in its class. The ADIS16365 makes complex motion sensing design significantly easier and more cost-effective for industrial engineers developing high-performance platform control and navigation equipment.

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Synaptics Inc. a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today announced the general availability of its Proximity Sensing solution,a sensor for presence detection that will redefine the way users interact with their devices.

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Atmel Corporation announced that its FingerChip fingerprint sensor solution has been selected by Rise Computer, Inc. for its RX5622 LCD PC. Rise will showcase this biometrics-capable LCD PC during 2008 Computex in Taipei, Taiwan. Atmel's FingerChip solution as a standard feature enhances consumer friendliness in the RX5622 LCD PC by allowing users to conveniently manage user accounts and passwords and protect data via finger swipes.

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RadarFind Corporation, a health care technology company offering a patented Real Time Location System (RTLS) for tracking medical equipment and patients, features intelligent RFID tags and readers with temperature-sensing capabilities. In addition to locating medical devices and patients, hospitals can further leverage RTLS as an essential tool to enhance patient safety, control costs and comply with regulations.

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With its M3000 series, EPCOS has developed a temperature sensor with a PVC-free cable that contains no halogens, environmentally harmful plasticizers or stabilizers with heavy metals. This means that no corrosive or toxic gases are released in the event of a fire, and little smoke is produced. In addition, no dioxins hazardous to health are formed at the end of its life cycle when the product is disposed of.

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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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EPCOS has introduced a pipe-mounted sensor designed for permanent mounting on pipe diameters of 12 to 20 mm, the most common sizes used in heating systems. Its patented design, which features a plastic body and clip, makes it particularly easy to install.

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Designers Can Move Beyond Buttons by Integrating Transparent Sensor Controls
SANTA CLARA, Calif.April 22, 2008 - Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, announced its ClearTouch product portfolio ClearPad and ClearArray sensors are available for a wide range of consumer electronics that require transparent touch-sensitive user interfaces

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Vishay Releases New Platinum SMD Flat Chip Temperature Sensors in Three Standard Chip Sizes
Devices Offer Short Reaction Time of ≤5 s (in air), Wide Temperature Range from −55 °C up to +155 °C, and Stability of Temperature Characteristic of < ±0.04 %

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA — March 7, 2008 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced the release of new platinum SMD flat chip temperature sensors that offer advanced thin film technology in three standard chip sizes — 0603, 0805, and 1206. The devices feature short reaction times of ≤5 s (in air) and a temperature range from -55 °C up to +155 °C.

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