This study presents a newly engineered nonlinear stiffness-softening mechanism that enables micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometers to operate with dramatically reduced bias force and ...

STMicroelectronics NV has introduced a redesigned accelerometer with improved mechanical and thermal stability. The LIS2HH12 3-axis accelerometer is less sensitive to thermal and mechanical stress ...

Researchers from Delft University of Technology have announced the development of a novel surface micromachined accelerometer. This innovative device utilizes a silicon carbide-carbon nanotube ...

The design and fabrication of the proposed MEMS accelerometer. a Schematic diagram of the accelerometer with two-layered proof mass. The upper layer has flexures, stiffness tuning electrodes, and ...

In part one of this series, we reviewed the internal structure of a 3-axis high precision MEMS accelerometer. In this second article, we will review how to acquire a good starting dataset to establish ...

A novel mechanical structure and dedicated processing applied to the LIS2HH13 three-axis accelerometer helps usher in consistent, stable high performance to withstand thermally challenging conditions ...

The current state of the art of embedded motion sensing is based around micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. These miracles of microfabrication use tiny silicon structures, configured to ...

NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2005--Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), innovating in MEMS technology for over a decade, today added a 3-axis accelerometer to its iMEMS(R) family of motion ...

No audio available for this content. Photo: Silicon Designs New radiation-tested, tactical-grade MEMS inertial accelerometers designed for spacecraft electronics testing Silicon Designs Inc. has ...

This is the fourth in our series, Think Outside the Chip….MEMS-Based Systems Solutions. In previous articles, I and my fellow authors have addressed the basic concept of MEMS-based system solutions, ...

Why custom-made sensors using additive manufacturing offers end-user benefits. How the AM process was adapted for MEMS sensors. The test results of their prototype devices. MEMS technology in its ...