EDN

Accelerometer Based Movement Tracker Known as Station Master

The project uses an accelerometer to track movements as it builds a small key ring-sized alarm. During the usage, the device vibrates gently to notify the reaching of a stopping point to signify ...
EDN

IMU features AI and dual accelerometer

STMicroelectronics has introduced the LSM6DSV320X inertial measurement unit (IMU) that combines embedded AI, a MEMS gyroscope with ±4,000 dps range, and a dual MEMS accelerometer tuned for activity ...
Electronic Design

Embedded: Three-Axis Accelerometers Track Movement

The H48C three-axis accelerometers target a range of movement-oriented applications. These MEMS sensors interface directly to a microcontroller. The H48C has three analog outputs for simultaneous ...
New Scientist

Smartphones can reveal whether bridges are about to fall down

Engineers could measure the health of bridges using data from smartphones, which could allow us to add up to 15 years to the usable lifetimes of these structures. Most bridges are assessed using ...
Electronic Design

MEMS Accelerometer Offers Movement-Activated Features For Mobile Applications

STMicroelectronics’ LIS302DLH, a three-axis digital micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) accelerometer, is a 16-bit device measuring 0.75 mm high. According to ST, the product partakes in its ...