Recent #wearables news in the semiconductor industry

2 months ago

➀ JAE has introduced WP11 and WP12 Series connectors, designed for small devices like smartphones and wearables, featuring a 0.4 mm pitch and 0.7 mm stacking height, supporting up to 15A of current.

➁ The WP11 Series provides 1.25 times the current compared to the WP10 Series with enhanced robustness, while the WP12 Series offers a more compact design with a higher retention force.

➂ Key features include improved workability, high reliability with two-point contact, and a seamless guide structure for durability and smooth mating.

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5 months ago
➀ The Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) is now available at an all-time low price of $329 at Best Buy (save $70). An open box model is also available for $259.99. The Series 10 offers a larger, brighter OLED display, health and fitness features, and sits between the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2. ➁ Samsung Galaxy FE (40mm, LTE) is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon (save $50), offering LTE connectivity and a range of features. ➂ Additional smartwatch deals are listed, including discounts on various models from Apple and Samsung.
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7 months ago
➀ STMicroelectronics is developing an IC for healthcare wearables that senses bio-potentials and acceleration, featuring an AI processor and finite state machine for pedometer, step detection, and counting. ➁ The single bio-potential channel includes a programmable gain amplifier and a 12-bit ADC for sampling up to 3.2kHz. ➂ The accelerometer can be programmed for full-scale between ±2 and ±16g.
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9 months ago
1. A Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra owner experienced the action button falling off shortly after purchase. 2. The user faced difficulties with Samsung's support team regarding warranty coverage, being told initially the device was under warranty and later that it was out of warranty. 3. The user has been sharing their experience on social media, hoping to resolve the issue with Samsung.
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9 months ago
➀ Researchers from Jiangnan University have developed a scalable and customizable method for creating textile actuators for healthcare and robotics. ➁ The method involves precise weaving of warp and weft yarns to create actuators that can detect strain and maintain flexibility. ➂ This technique allows for the production of multi-morphing soft actuators capable of bilateral bending, twisting, and spiraling.
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10 months ago
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.
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