Standard Finite Element (FE) models, especially those that incorporate multiple physical domains, consist of detailed representations of a device that include a large number of Degrees of Freedom (DoF ...

New platform combines genetic algorithms with freeform geometry to design resilient, high-performance MEMS accelerometers tolerant to fabrication flaws. (Nanowerk News) Traditionally, ...

In a major leap forward for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, researchers have unveiled a novel miniaturized accelerometer that can boost sensitivity, reducing noise and bias ...

The demand for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resilient to harsh environments is growing. Silicon-based MEMS struggle under extreme conditions, limited by their performance at elevated ...

Commoditization has led to a complete ecosystem for MEMs, lowering the barrier for entry and opening up new manufacturing and integration options. I recently gave an invited talk at the IEEE Inertial ...

MEMS is an acronym that stands for microelectromechanical systems – exceptionally small devices that incorporate mechanical, electrical, and frequently optical components on a single microchip. These ...

Accelerometers—devices that measure change in velocity—are built into automobiles, airplanes, cell phones, pacemakers, and scores of other products. They warn of potentially destructive vibrations in ...

Inertial navigation systems use information provided by accelerometers and gyroscopes to provide the position and orientation of an object relative to a predetermined origin point, orientation and ...

Quantifying the vibration of industrial machinery and using that information for condition monitoring (CM) has long been an ambitious goal, but also one with significant technical and implementation ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Ed Spence, Marketing Manager, Analog Devices Inc. A growing number of condition-monitoring products now use a ...