➀ Nanusens CEO Dr. Josep Montanyà discusses the company's patented NEMS technology and its applications in sensors and AI processors; ➁ The company's focus on RF DTC and its potential to revolutionize smartphone technology; ➂ Challenges faced in fundraising and the company's strategic shift to focus on RF products; ➃ The potential of vacuum transistors in AI processors and Nanusens' plans for future development.
Recent #MEMS news in the semiconductor industry
➀ SiTime has pioneered the Precision Timing market with MEMS technology; ➁ The company addresses critical challenges in timing technology with environmental stressors; ➂ SiTime focuses on AI data centers, automotive safety, IoT, and aerospace.
➀ The complexity of IC design due to the rise of IoT, image sensors, and 3DICs; ➁ Challenges in resistance extraction for non-Manhattan routing and unconventional shapes; ➂ The importance of accurate resistance extraction for design reliability and evolving fracturing techniques.
1、提出了一种基于MEMS固定梁的微波功率检测芯片，以提高性能和准确性。2、通过考虑梁的变形，利用挠曲方程建立了负载模型。3、与集总参数模型和关键力学模型相比，该模型分别提高了91.56%和43.67%的准确性。
➀ xMEMS has developed a micromachined silicon earbud loudspeaker that operates without a booster amplifier;
➁ The speaker, known as Lassen, runs on a standard 1Vrms audio signal and delivers up to 115dB SPL across 6kHz to 20kHz;
➂ It is designed for two-way 'true wireless stereo' (TWS) earbuds and is available for mass production in September 2025.
➀ Omnitron Sensors, a Los Angeles-based MEMS fabrication IP specialist, has raised $13 million in Series A funding;
➁ The investment will be used to expand the company's engineering and operations teams and accelerate the mass production of its first product, a MEMS step-scanning mirror;
➂ Omnitron's target markets include improving throughput and energy efficiency in AI data centers, advancing affordability and reliability of LiDAR in autonomous vehicles, and enhancing display quality in XR headsets/eyewear.
➀ The article discusses a human safety device designed to monitor vulnerable individuals such as children, the elderly, and people with medical conditions. The device uses an IndusBoard Coin, integrating MEMS sensors for fall detection, temperature sensors for health monitoring, and GPS/GSM modules for location tracking and communication.
➁ It features automatic and manual response capabilities, with the ability to send alerts via SMS containing GPS coordinates and sensor data to emergency contacts. The temperature sensor can also trigger alerts for abnormal readings, indicating potential health crises.
➂ Future iterations may include additional sensors, wearable designs, and a mobile app for real-time tracking and control. Despite dependencies on GSM network coverage and battery life, the device represents a significant advancement in personal safety.
➀ Philips has sold its Xiver MEMS unit to Orange Mills Ventures; ➁ Xiver is an independent European MEMS foundry; ➂ The company focuses on precision, reliability, and quality control in manufacturing.
➀ Frore Systems has chosen Nvidia's Jetson Orin Nano Super as a platform for its solid-state cooling fans; ➁ The PAK 5C-25 version of the mems-based air shifter can remove up to 25W of heat; ➂ The cooler is 60% smaller than fan-based alternatives and features an industrial-grade housing.
➀ Melexis has introduced a compact pressure sensor, the MLX90833, which measures gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar, offering factory calibration and LIN digital output for easy integration. ➁ The sensor supports various heating and cooling modes, essential for EVs, and simplifies system design and diagnostics. ➂ It is developed as a Safety Element out of Context (SEooC) under ISO 26262, ensuring stringent safety requirements for modern EVs.
➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) is a key player in microchip manufacturing with its comprehensive range of services from lab to fab. ➁ The institute focuses on memory technologies, sensors, actuators, and MEMS systems, with a strong emphasis on sustainable microelectronics. ➂ Fraunhofer IPMS collaborates with industry leaders and offers a full-service offering for MEMS, MOEMS, and microdisplay technologies, including pilot production and technology transfer support.
➀ inSync, a leading provider of large-aperture MEMS micro-mirror array chips and optical projection solutions, has completed a several million RMB angel+ round of financing from Yuanhe璞华.
➁ This is the third time in less than six months that inSync has received significant investment from top industry VCs, following strategic investments from Juguang and SoftBank China.
➃ The funds will be used to accelerate the development and commercial mass production of inSync's globally unique large-aperture MEMS micro-mirror array chips and LBS projection display modules.
➀ Sensors play a crucial role in modern society across various fields such as scientific research, industrial production, national defense, and healthcare; ➁ High-end sensors are considered a 'card up the neck' technology due to their high precision and dependence on new principles, materials, and devices; ➂ The application of sensors ranges widely, from smartphones to medical instruments, and they are vital for the development of new technologies and industries; ➃ China's high-end sensor industry faces challenges such as reliance on imports and gaps in innovation and technology.
➀ Cloudview Capital leads C1 round investment in xMEMS Labs to support the commercialization of their innovative MEMS speakers and ultra-thin active cooling chips. ➁ xMEMS introduces a 1mm-thick active cooling product in August 2024, designed for high-performance smartphones and AI chips. ➂ The company's Cypress speaker, launched in late 2023, significantly enhances low-frequency sound pressure levels, marking a breakthrough in MEMS speaker technology.
➀ xMEMS Labs introduces the XMC-2400 µCooling chip, the first silicon MEMS active cooling fan for ultramobile devices and AI solutions. ➁ The XMC-2400 is a 1 mm thick, silent, vibration-free, solid-state cooling solution that can be integrated into smartphones and tablets. ➂ The chip is 96% smaller and lighter than non-silicon active coolers, with a capability to move 39 cubic centimeters of air per second under 1000 Pa back pressure.
➀ The study introduces a capillary effect-based sealing strategy to address air leakage and asynchronous vibration issues in piezoelectric MEMS speakers. ➁ This method uses PDMS liquid to autonomously seal the narrow gaps in the speaker structure, improving low-frequency and resonant frequency sound pressure levels. ➂ The sealed speakers showed a 4.9 dB increase in sound pressure level at 20 Hz and a 17.5 dB improvement around the resonant frequency, with minimal impact on other frequency performance.
➀ Bosch Sensortec introduces the world's smallest MEMS accelerometers, the BMA530 and BMA580, designed for wearables and hearables. ➁ These sensors feature a 76% smaller footprint and a height reduction, achieved through innovative WLCSP technology. ➂ The BMA580 includes innovative voice activity detection using bone conduction, enhancing power efficiency in hearable devices.
1. Nanusens has developed a MEMS digitally-tuneable capacitor for 5G and 6G RF front-ends, compatible with CMOS IC processing. 2. The capacitor features a high Q-factor, no on-state resistance, and superior reliability. 3. The technology is being targeted for antenna tuning in phones, addressing the challenges of higher frequencies and more antennas in 6G.
1. Rogue Valley Microdevices, an Oregon-based MEMS foundry, has received $6.7 million in Chips Act funding for its 300mm fab construction in Florida. 2. The company claims to be the first pure-play MEMS foundry with 300mm capability. 3. RVM offers a full-service precision MEMS foundry, specializing in MEMS and sensors manufacturing, including microfluidics and lab-on-chip platforms.