Analog Devices' iMEMS Motion Signal Processing Helps Celestron Put the Universe Within Reach of All.NORWOOD, Mass. -- Named the "Best of Innovations" in the personal electronics category by the Consumer Electronics Association, the Celestron(R) SkyScout(TM) is a handheld device that can instantly identify and/or locate over 6,000 celestial objects viewable to the naked eye, transforming the night sky into a personal planetarium planetarium, optical device used to project a representation of the heavens onto a domed ceiling; the term also designates the building that houses such a device. A modern planetarium consists of as many as 150 motor-driven projectors mounted on an axis. using the power of motion signal processing See DSP. technology. With its built-in GPS receiver and accurate inclinometer enabled by a pair of Analog Devices' ADXL322 iMEMS (R) motion sensors, the SkyScout knows precisely where you are and what you are pointing at, be it comet or constellation, and provides scientific information via text or audio. "ADI's small, low-power and highly reliable iMEMS motion sensor technology provided the precise and accurate tilt measurement required to enable a very consumer-friendly 'point and shoot' product," said Richard Hedrick, senior vice president and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of Celestron, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and microscopes. "SkyScout is a totally unique, one-of-a-kind product that combines sensor data with an internal GPS and a substantial celestial database to dramatically improve how people learn about astronomy, making it much easier and more entertaining." "Celestron has come up with an innovative way to experience stargazing star·gaze intr.v. star·gazed, star·gaz·ing, star·gaz·es 1. To gaze at the stars. 2. To daydream. Noun 1. . The SkyScout is an excellent example of how motion signal processing can be used to enrich the user experience," said Bill Giudice, vice president and general manager, Micromachined Products Division, Analog Devices Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) is an American multinational producer of semiconductor devices. Analog specializes in ADC, DAC, MEMS, and DSP chips for consumer and industrial goods. Analog is presently designing circuits in the 65 nanometer to 3 µm process feature sizes range. . "With mobility and hand-held form factors so prevalent throughout consumer electronics, motion signal processing technology is enabling some very innovative products." Recognized for its MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) Tiny mechanical devices that are built onto semiconductor chips and are measured in micrometers. In the research labs since the 1980s, MEMS devices began to materialize as commercial products in the mid-1990s. manufacturing technology and ability to combine MEMS sensor structures with signal conditioning Imagine feeding the output of a temperature sensor, which is in millivolts, to an Analog-to-digital converter to be processed. Is it possible for the Analog-to-Digital converter to process such a minute voltage amplitude? The answer is probably no. circuitry, Analog Devices leverages this expertise to provide iMEMS motion sensors like the dual-axis ADXL322. The device measures acceleration at a full-scale range of +/- 2g and is available in an ultra small package (4 x 4 x 1.45 mm LFCSP LFCSP Lead Frame Chip Scale Packaging (analog devices) LFCSP Lead Frame Chip Scale Package ) and requires only 340 microAmps at Vs = 2.4V. The ADXL322 iMEMS motion sensor is designed to accommodate the design requirements of battery operated portable devices for a variety of motion, tilt, and inertial sensing features. About Analog Devices' iMEMS technology As a pioneer in the micromachine IC industry, ADI produced the first fully-integrated, single chip iMEMS(R) (integrated Micro Electrical Mechanical System) accelerometer accelerometer Instrument that measures acceleration. Because it is difficult to measure acceleration directly, the device measures the force exerted by restraints placed on a reference mass to hold its position fixed in an accelerating body. in 1991. Since then, ADI has maintained a leadership position and remains the industry's only producer of high-volume, single-chip iMEMS accelerometers/motion sensors and continues to be the leading supplier of airbag sensors worldwide with shipments of more than 200 million units to date. ADI's iMEMS motion sensors are used in a wide range of consumer, automotive and industrial product applications. For more information visit: www.analog.com/iMEMS. About Analog Devices Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Celebrating more than 40 years as a leading global manufacturer of high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). applications, Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Analog Devices' common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. under the ticker "ADI" and is included in the S&P 500 Index. iMEMS is a registered trademark and Motion Signal Processing is a trademark of Analog Devices, Inc. Celestron is a registered trademark and SkyScout is a trademark of Celestron, Inc. |
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