TSMC recently announced the Open Innovation Platform (OIP) 3DFabric Alliance at the 2022 Open Innovation Platform Ecosystem Forum. The new TSMC 3DFabric Alliance is TSMC’s sixth OIP Alliance and the first of its kind in the semiconductor industry that joins forces with partners to accelerate 3D IC ecosystem innovation and readiness — with a full…
Infineon’s REAL3 ToF imager enables smart navigation of home devices
Dreame, a Chinese-based company specializing in smart home cleaning devices, has launched its new vacuum cleaning robot — the Dreame Bot W10 Pro. The smart vacuum cleaner is equipped with a camera featuring the REAL3 Time-of-Flight (ToF) image sensor from Infineon Technologies and pmdtechnologies. The ToF imager enables smart navigation, 3D mapping, and excellent obstacle…
The top 3D printers of 2022
3D printing has never been so affordable, with printer costs as low as $200 to $1500 for home use. This lets hobbyists delve into various electronics and robotics projects that require 3D-printed parts. For example, many open-source humanoid robot projects use 3D parts. However, the printing requirements differ per project. A desktop gamer might want…
Infineon to showcase smart sensing applications at Sensors Converge 2022
Infineon Technologies announced it plans to showcase smart sensing applications that make life easier, safer, and greener at Sensors Converge 2022. The company will present solutions based on the XENSIV sensor portfolio that highlight Infineon’s in-depth system understanding and partnerships serving consumer and industrial markets. In addition, two Infineon products have been named finalists for the event’s…
Infineon launches first ISO26262-compliant, automotive 3D image sensor
3D depth sensors play a key role in monitoring systems in a vehicle’s cabin, allowing for innovative car cockpits and seamless connectivity with improved passive safety. These sensors are becoming essential for meeting regulations and NCAP ratings as drivers become more like passengers. To this end, Infineon Technologies, in collaboration with 3D time-of-flight system specialist…
STMicroelectronics offers market’s first 0.5M pixel-depth image sensor
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, has announced a new family of high-resolution, Time-of-Flight sensors that bring advanced 3D depth imaging to smartphones and other devices. The 3D family debuts with the VD55H1. This sensor maps three-dimensional surfaces by measuring the distance to over half a million points. Objects can be detected up to five meters from…
TI launches 3D Hall-effect position sensor with ultra-high precision
Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the industry’s most accurate 3D Hall-effect position sensor. With the TMAG5170, engineers can achieve uncalibrated ultra-high precision at speeds up to 20 kSPS for faster and more accurate real-time control in factory automation and motor-drive applications. The sensor provides integrated functions and diagnostics to maximize design flexibility and system safety,…
Melexis and emotion3D develop 3D Time-of-Flight demonstrator
Melexis, a global provider of automotive semiconductors, and emotion3D, a supplier of camera-based automotive in-cabin analysis software, have joined forces to offer a unique 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) demonstrator. This solution combines the driver-monitoring system (DMS) with high-precision 3D driver localization, to dynamically align augmented reality head-up displays (AR HUD) objects. Melexis and emotion3D’s novel DMS…
Infineon introduces reference design for industrial motor drives
In power electronics and the semiconductor market the system approach is gaining momentum. To support this trend, Infineon Technologies is introducing a pre-tested industrial reference design that significantly reduces the time to market. The reference design is a general-purpose motor drive that features a nominal power of 22 kW and can be operated directly on…
Face Recognition
Face, the foremost distinguishing feature of human body, making you the ‘unique you’, not only gives you an individual identity, but can also save you from security breaches and fraud transactions, can take care of your personal data, and prevent your PC, wireless network from plausible security threats!! Unlike the world of facebook, where you can wear different face every day, here it is the uniqueness of your face that makes all the difference. The fast track technology has brought the world at your finger tips, be it anything, it is not more than a click away. The easier life is getting day by day, the more complex it is becoming to escape from the traps intended to crack and get access to your private data. The growth of e-commerce wholly depends on the integrity of transaction.