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Portable Infotainment Devices

Benefitting from increase in processor speed, MEMS technology and advanced manufacturing process, portable entertainment & navigation systems have come a long way since their inception. These systems have evolved from those with single function (audio playback) to more complicated ones which boast diverse software such as navigation, smart OS, and mobile games to provide users a better experience. The main contributor behind this would be MEMS sensors which feature high precision, digital output and small footprint. Hence, it is now possible for designers to integrate different types of MEMS sensors into smarter systems with smaller size and less power consumption.

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Accelerometers and gyroscopes are used to replace traditional push buttons on joysticks by detecting human bodies’ movement to control games, giving gamers a totally different experience. Atmosphere pressure sensors and electronic compasses are used in personal navigation systems. Capacitive touch sensors have recently replaced traditional keypads to produce smaller and easy-to-use devices. Ambient light sensor and optic proximity sensors enable displays to adjust brightness based on ambient light condition in order to provide a better readability and save battery power. Temperature sensors are used to monitor temperature of batteries to prevent over heated batteries explode. Most of these sensors have low power consumption and digital output and can be connected to processors directly without the need of analog front end and thereby making the complete system simple and energy efficient. Additionally, portable entertainment & navigation systems adopt microphone sensors to implement audio recording function and image sensors to provide camera function.

MEMS sensors are still going towards the target of microminiaturization, higher precision and lower power consumption, aiming to enable more functions on a single portable entertainment & navigation systems.

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Used for measuring or maintaining orientation
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Measures the acceleration of the device
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Measures the atmosphere pressure data which is then converted to altitude data
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Adjusts the panel brightness according to ambient light
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New technology - replaced traditional keypad entry method for new applications
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New technology - replaced traditional keypad entry method for new applications
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Moniters the battery temperature
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Records voice for audio recording and playback functionality
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Touch Screen Controller
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Bluetooth Module
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GPS AM/FM Recevier TV Recevier
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GSM/CDMA Transeiver
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LCD Display Panel
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HONEYWELLElectronic CompassAN202_Magnetic_Sensor_Hybrid_Application_CircuitAN-202HMC2002/3Click here
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HONEYWELLMagnetic SensorAN204_Magnetic_Gradiometer_CircuitAN-204HMC2002Click here
HONEYWELLMagnetic SensorAN205_Magnetic_Sensor_Cross-Axis_EffectAN-205HMC2001/2Click here
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HONEYWELLMagnetic SensorAN211_Applications-of-Magnetic-Position-SensorsAN-211Click here
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HONEYWELLMagnetic SensorAN215_Cross_Axis_Effect_for_AMR_Magnetic_SensorsAN-215Click here
HONEYWELLMagnetic SensorAN216_Mounting_Tips_for_LCC_Magnetic_SensorsAN-216Click here
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HONEYWELLMagnetic SensorAN219__Digital_Compass_Reference_DesignAN-219Click here
HONEYWELLMagnetic SensorAN221_HMR3500HMR3600_Experiencing__AzimuthAN-221Click here
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NXP Magnetic SensorMAG3110UG : Sensor Toolbox RD4247MAG3110 Tilt-Compensated eCompass User’s Guide (pdf)MAG3110Click here
NXP Magnetic SensorAN4247 : Layout Recommendations for PCBs Using a Magnetometer Sensor (pdf)AN4247MAG3110Click here
NXP Magnetic SensorAN4248 : Implementing a Tilt-Compensated eCompass using Accelerometer and Magnetometer Sensors (pdf)AN4248MAG3110Click here
NXP Magnetic SensorAN4246 : Calibrating an eCompass in the Presence of Hard and Soft Iron Interference (pdf)AN4246MAG3110Click here
NXP AccelerometerMMA7660FC : MMA7660FC, 3-Axis Orientation/Motion Detection Sensor (pdf)MMA7660Click here
NXP AccelerometerAN3839 : AN3839, MMA7660FC Board Mounting Guidelines (pdf)AN3839MMA7660Click here
NXP AccelerometerAN3923 : AN3923, MMA8450Q Design Checklist and Board Mounting Guidelines (pdf)AN3923MMA845xClick here
NXP AccelerometerAN4247 : Layout Recommendations for PCBs Using a Magnetometer Sensor (pdf)AN4247MMA845xClick here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorAN1985, Touch Panel Applications Using the MC34940/MC33794 E-Field ICAN1985 MPR083/4Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorAN3583 Using Low Power Mode on the MPR083 and MPR084AN3583 MPR083/4Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorPad Layout Application NoteAN3747 MPR083/4Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorMPR121 Capacitance Sensing SettingsAN3889 MPR121Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorMPR121 Capacitance Sensing - Filtering and TimingAN3890 MPR121Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorMPR121 Baseline SystemAN3891 MPR121Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorMPR121 Jitter and False Touch DetectionAN3892 MPR121Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorMPR121 Proximity DetectionAN3893 MPR121Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorMPR121 Serial CommunicationAN3895 MPR121Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorMPR121 Quick Start GuideAN3944 MPR121Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorMPR121 GPIO and LED Driver FunctionAN3894 MPR121Click here
NXP Capacitive Touch SensorPad Layout Application NoteAN3747 MPR121Click here
NXP Atmosphere Pressure SensorBarometric Pressure Measurement Using Semiconductor Pressure SensorsAN1326MPX4115AClick here
NXP Atmosphere Pressure SensorWashing Appliance Sensor SelectionAN1668MPXH6115Click here
BROADCOM Ambient Light SensorApplication Note - Test Setup for Ambient Light Sensor Testing(335 KB,PDF)AV01-0224ENAPDS-900xClick here
BROADCOM Ambient Light SensorApplication Note - AN 5464; APDS-9120-020, Integrated Optical Proximity Sensor Window Design Guide(65 KB,PDF)AV02-2401ENAPDS-9120-020Click here
ANALOG DEVICESAccelerometerAN-1078: ADXL346 Quick Start Guide  (pdf, 97 kB)AN-1078ADXL346Click here
ANALOG DEVICESAccelerometerAN-1077: ADXL345 Quick Start Guide  (pdf, 99 kB)AN-1077ADXL345Click here
ANALOG DEVICESAccelerometerAN-1063: Oversampling Technique to Improve ADXL345 Output Resolution  (pdf, 89 kB)AN-1063ADXL345Click here
ANALOG DEVICESAccelerometerAN-1057: Using an Accelerometer for Inclination Sensing  (pdf, 168 kB)AN-1057Click here
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ANALOG DEVICESAccelerometerAN-602: Using the ADXL202 in Pedometer and Personal Navigation Applications  (pdf, 81 kB)AN-602ADXL202Click here
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ManufacturerProduct TypeWhite Paper TitleURL
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INVENSENSE MEMS SensorMotion Sensors Gaining Inertia with Popular Consumer Electronics (93k PDF)Click here
INVENSENSE MEMS SensorA Critical Review of MEMS Gyroscope Technology and Commercialization Status (540k PDF)Click here
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SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors BOARD, SATELLITE, , SAR10/H/Z 83757SAR10/H/Z Click here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors BOARD, SATELLITE, SAR100/150 ,W/O SNSR 83758SAR100/150Click here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors BOARD, SATELLITE, SP100 83759SP100Click here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors KIT, EVAL PLATFORM, FOR SAR10 83785SAR10Click here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors KIT, EVAL PLATFORM, FOR SAR10H 83786SAR10HClick here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors KIT, EVAL, GYRO/PRESSURE SENSORS 83859Click here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors KIT, EVAL PLATFORM, SAR100-100 83894SAR100-100Click here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors KIT, EVAL PLATFORM, SAR100-250 83895SAR100-250 Click here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors KIT, EVAL PLATFORM, SAR150-100 83896SAR150-100 Click here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors KIT, EVAL PLATFORM, SAR150-250 83897SAR150-250 Click here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors BOARD, SATELLITE, SAR150-100, W/SNSR 83900SAR150-100Click here
SENSONOR TECHNOLOGIES AS Pressure Sensors BOARD, SATELLITE, SAR150/250, W/ SNSR 83901SAR150/250Click here
ANALOG DEVICES Gyro & AccelerometerTriple Axis Gyro & Accelerometer Eval. Board ADIS16360/PCBZADIS16360Click here
ANALOG DEVICES Gyro & AccelerometerTriple Axis Gyro & Accelerometer Eval. Board ADIS16364/PCBZADIS16364Click here
ANALOG DEVICES Gyro & AccelerometerTriple Axis Gyro & Accelerometer Eval. Board ADIS16365/PCBZADIS16365Click here
ANALOG DEVICES Gyro & AccelerometerBOARD, EVAL, FOR ADXRS649 EVAL-ADXRS649ZADXRS649ZClick here
MICROCHIPTemperature SensorMCP9800 Temperature Sensor PICtail Demo BoardMCP9800DM-PCTLMCP9800Click here
MICROCHIPTemperature SensorMCP9700 Temperature-to-Voltage Converter PICtail Demo BoardMCP9700DM-PCTLMCP9700/9700A/9701/9701AClick here
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Temperature SensorTMP100EVM User's Guide(Rev.a)TMP100EVMTMP100NAClick here
ManufacturerProduct TypeTraining TitlePart NumberURL
ANALOG DEVICESAccelerometerLow g iMEMS® Accelerometers Click here
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NXP AccelerometerLow-g Accelerometers Part 2 – Accelerometer Products and Applications Click here