MEMS

Knowles tops 3B MEMS microphones shipped

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:28:00 GMT

Knowles, micro acoustics and MEMS microphone maker, has shipped over 3 billion SiSonic MEMS microphones from the SiSonic MEMS microphone introduction in 2003.

DRIE expands from MEMS to advanced packaging and more applications

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:52:00 GMT

“From 2011 to 2017, the number of DRIE-processed wafers will jump from 5.4M to more than 27M (all wafer sizes). This is >30% CAGR”, explains Dr Eric Mounier, Yole Développement.

MEMS suppliers, equipment maker join MIG Hall of Fame

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:08:00 GMT

MEMS Industry Group (MIG) inducted 3 members into its MIG Hall of Fame, from EV Group (EVG), Acuity Inc. and Analog Devices Inc. (ADI).

MEMS microphones shrink to grow market share

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:35:00 GMT

TechNavio predicts 22% CAGR for MEMS microphones from 2011 to 2015, mainly due to the shrinking form factor of these devices. MEMS microphones are gaining acceptance in a new field: healthcare electronics.

IDT eliminates crystals in high-performance MEMS oscillators

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:59:00 GMT

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT), introduced a piezoelectric MEMS resonator technology that does not use crystals. IDT has branded the components CrystalFree pMEMS (piezoelectric MEMS).

Sensory Swarms and MEMS roadmaps on docket at MEPTEC MEMS Technology Symposium

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:04:00 GMT

MEPTEC will host its 10th Annual MEMS Technology Symposium in San Jose, CA. Keynotes cover “sensory swarms” and motion interfaces, and sessions will cover MEMS roadmaps; design, manufacturing, and test of MEMS; MEMS architectures and uses, and more.

Stiction free removal of organic sacrificial layers in MEMS manufacturing

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

To resolve "stiction" yield failure issue in the manufacturing of MEMS devices, special release processes have been developed based on a combination of structural and sacrificial materials. Yin Xu, Vlad Tarasov, Wei Chen, And Koukou Suu, ULVAC Technologies, Inc., Methuen, MA

SEMI lauds Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI) for microelectronics/photovoltaics support

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:36:00 GMT

SEMI presented US Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI) with its 2012 North American Government Leadership Award for his leadership and support of the US microelectronics and photovoltaic manufacturing value chain.

ST’s MEMS revenues jump 82% in 2011, but TI holds onto #1 spot

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:09:00 GMT

The top 3 MEMS manufacturers by revenue -- Texas Instruments, Hewlett Packard, and Bosch -- fought for market share in 2011, but #4, STMicroelectronics, experienced the biggest revenue jump year-to-year.

SWS Inertial Sensor Development Platform evaluates MEMS behavior, performance

Tue, 08 May 2012 21:22:00 GMT

Si-Ware Systems (SWS) launched its Inertial Sensor Development Platform, the SWS61111, a tool that can be used to evaluate an inertial sensor, such as a gyroscope or accelerometer, to understand sensor behavior and performance with complete interface electronics.

Baolab expands NEMS fab technology in pursuit of CMOS-integrated IMU

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:03:00 GMT

Baolab Microsystems will modify the structures of its 3D NanoCompass to build a range of other motion sensors, with the end-goal of low-cost, smart, reconfigurable inertial measurement units (IMUs).

memsstar appoints CEO with semiconductor and packaging experience

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:36:00 GMT

memsstar Limited, deposition and etch equipment supplier to the MEMS and semiconductor industries, named Mike Thompson as CEO.

NASA funds Phase II of MEMS-based exoplanet imaging improvement project

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Boston Micromachines Corporation won a Phase II contract for $750,000 from NASA's SBIR to support its Exoplanet Exploration program. Phase II covers reliability in the harsh environment of space.

MEMS formed with laser, diamond combo

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:59:00 GMT

Western Michigan University developed a device combining a laser and diamond cutting system, enabling users to process hard, brittle materials that are difficult to machine. Initial applications include MEMS manufacturing, and other fabrication on semiconductor materials.

Hanking builds MEMS fab in China

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:06:00 GMT

Hanking Industrial Group Co., Ltd., broke ground on a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) manufacturing campus in Fushun City, China, outside of Shenyang.

Micropelt raises EUR6.5M for wafer-based energy harvesting technology

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:28:00 GMT

Micropelt has raised EUR6.5 million for the roll-out and global expansion of its thin-film thermoelectric energy harvesting technology: EUR5 million by Ludgate Environmental Fund (LEF); EUR1 million from the MUCAP; and EUR0.5 million by the existing shareholders IBG/Goodvent, KfW, L-Bank and SHS.

Dolomite, LioniX partner on microfluidics design, manufacturing, more

Wed, 02 May 2012 21:17:00 GMT

Dolomite and LioniX BV formed a partnership covering the design, development, fabrication, and distribution of microfluidic devices and systems.

ST brings MEMS microphones to distant-speech research project

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT

STMicroelectronics will bring its MEMS microphone and audio processing expertise to the European research project, Distant Speech Interaction for Robust Home Applications (DIRHA).

Audio Precision uncrates PDM interface for MEMS microphone test

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:47:00 GMT

Audio Precision released a pulse density modulation (PDM) audio interface option on its APx500 for direct I/O, modulation, and decimation on MEMS microphones and other PDM devices.

Top 50 “internet of things” applications

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:10:00 GMT

Libelium, a wireless sensor networks platform provider, has released a list of 54 sensor applications for a smarter world, covering the most disruptive sensor and “internet of things” applications.