STMicroelectronics Unveils 3-Axis MEMS Gyroscope for 360-degree sensor

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:38:26 +0000

Want more motion funs on your mobile devices? STMicroelectronics is releasing its 3-Axis MEMS Gyroscope, providing 360-degree angular-rate detection for 3D gesture and motion recognition in mobile phones, game controllers, personal navigation systems and other portable devices.

The innovative gyroscope provides two separate outputs for each of the three axes at the same time: a 400dps full-scale value for high accuracy of slow motion and a 1,600dps full-scale value to detect and measure very fast gestures and movements.

Samples of ST’s LYPR540AH 3-axis gyroscope, in a 4.4 x 7.5 x 1.1mm package, are available now, with volume production scheduled for Q1 2010.

[via engadgetmobile]

STMicroelectronics’ Miniature Filters Cut Cellular Noise on Music Phones for a Better Audio Experience

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:10:20 +0000

STMicroelectronics today introduces its new EMIF02-SPK02F2 filter, which provides filtering for the handset’s built-in speaker or a stereo headset output. A single EMIF02-SPK02F2 can also be connected to the microphone input to isolate the handset from external sources of noise, such as other cellphones.

With high attenuation and low series resistance, the new filters achieve greater noise reduction while preserving audio signal strength better than any other approach. Filters built using discrete components, for example, are difficult to design for tri-band handsets and typically occupy around 72% more board space than the EMIF02-SPK02F2. The EMIF02-SPK02F2 is in full production, and is available at $0.16 each for orders over 10,000 pieces.

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STMicroelectronics Unveils 3-Axis MEMS Gyroscope for 360-degree sensor

STMicroelectronics’ Miniature Filters Cut Cellular Noise on Music Phones for a Better Audio Experience