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Global Sensor Market: Key Developments
- In June 2019, Infineon Technologies AG expanded its sensor portfolio by adding new AMR-based angle sensors XENSIV™ TLE5109A16. It addresses the need for very precise, fast and yet cost-efficient angle measurement at the highest functional safety levels in automotive and industrial applications. These include position measurement in brushless DC motors for pumps, wipers or brakes, position measurements of valves, flaps or pedals and steering angle measurement.
- In May 2019, Infineon Technologies AG launched the XENSIV TM DPS368. The miniaturized digital barometric pressure sensor is capable of measuring both pressure and temperature. It offers an ultra-high precision of ±2 cm and low current consumption for precise measurement of altitude, airflow, and body movements. This makes the DPS368 ideal for mobile applications and wearable devices offering e.g. activity tracking and navigation.
- In June 2019, NXP Semiconductors N.V developed UWB technology designed for a broad range of markets, including mobile, automotive, Internet-of-Things (IoT) and industrial. NXP’s new UWB technology brings secure ranging and precision sensing creating a new dimension of spatial context for wireless devices. This strategic announcement sets the stage for UWB-enabled use cases likely to emerge in the market as soon as 2020.
- In December 2019, STMicroelectronics unveiled two new automotive global shutter image sensors, the VG5661, and VG5761, featured for driver monitoring. Both were demonstrated with automotive software innovator Jungo’s driver-monitoring solution CoDriver, at the recent AutoSens Imaging conference and at Electronica 2018.
- In February 2019, STMicroelectronics introduced Motion Sensor with Machine Learning for High-Accuracy, Battery-Friendly Activity Tracking- The LSM6DSOX iNEMO sensor. The LSM6DSOX motion sensor integrates machine-learning capabilities to enhance activity tracking in smartphones and wearables. Devices equipped with ST’s LSM6DSOX can deliver a convenient and responsive “always-on” user experience without trading battery runtime.
