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Communications
10th May 2013
ams Enables Quick And Easy NFC Implementation

ams has made implementing instant, high-speed near field communication to a mobile phone or a HF reader easier with the announcement of the AS3953 Near Field interface Chip. The AS3953 NFiC can be used as an NFC Forum-compatible interface tag, establishing instant communication with any NFC-enabled phone in close proximity.

Mixed Signal/Analog
8th May 2013
Actively Combating Noise

In this interesting article from ES Design magazine, Horst Gether, Product Manager, ams AG, poses the following question: Can active noise cancelling improve speech intelligibility even in a single-ear headset? Read on to find out.

Communications
30th April 2013
Contactless Payment Terminals Using The ams AS3911 Reader Chip Gain EMV Certification

ams announced at CARTES America that a new range of payment terminals from NBS Payment Solutions containing its AS3911 reader IC have gained EMV certification. The 510 and 710 series of NOIRE terminals from NBSPS are now approved for the receipt of payments from contactless cards bearing the MasterCard PayPass or Visa payWave symbols.

Design
25th April 2013
Low-power AS3993 from ams provides UHF Gen 2 RFID reader capability for new handheld computers from Intermec

ams AG today announced that Intermec has embedded the AS3993 UHF reader in its 70 Series of rugged, handheld computers. The 70 Series, which includes the CN70 RFID, CN70e RFID and CK70 RFID, is a family of ultra-rugged handheld computers designed for use by couriers, shopworkers and inventory handlers.

Design
24th April 2013
New ams Reference Design Implements Highly Accurate Automotive Intelligent Battery Sensor

ams AG today released a reference design implementing a complete automotive Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) based on its highly accurate AS8515 data acquisition front end.

Optoelectronics
18th April 2013
ams Introduces Industry-Leading, Ultra-High Sensitivity Digital Light Sensor

ams AG today introduced a new performance benchmark with the launch of a digital light sensor family that offers low-light sensitivity down to 0.000377 lux. Offering a wide 600M:1 dynamic range up to 88,000 lux (bright sunlight), the TSL2591 device family increases design flexibility and offers engineers new levels of performance in ambient light sensors for displays, as well as for a wide range of non-display applications.

Sensors
17th April 2013
Industry-Leading, Ultra-High Sensitivity Digital Light Sensor From ams

ams have today announced the introduction of a new performance benchmark with the launch of a digital light sensor family that offers low-light sensitivity down to 0.000377 lux. Offering a wide 600M:1 dynamic range up to 88,000 lux (bright sunlight), the TSL2591 device family increases design flexibility and offers engineers new levels of performance in ambient light sensors for displays, as well as for a wide range of non-display applications.

Displays
4th April 2013
18V Boost Regulator From ams Supports Wide Range Of Display Sizes In Mobile End Products

ams AG today released the AS1345, a miniature step-up DC-DC regulator that maintains high efficiency in power supplies designed for small, medium-sized or large displays in mobile products.

Power
4th April 2013
18V boost regulator from ams supports wide range of display sizes in mobile end products

ams is pleased to announce today the release of AS1345, a miniature step-up DC-DC regulator that maintains high efficiency in power supplies designed for small, medium-sized or large displays in mobile products.

Tech Videos
22nd March 2013
ams AS5048 Evaluation-Kit For Stepper Motors

In this video ams explain how to use the AS5048 Evaluation-Kit with a standard stepper motor. All main parts are included to do a fast evaluation with the magnetic rotary position sensor AS5048 to control lost steps or angel position in your motor application.

Communications
6th March 2013
New boosted NFC tag front end from ams enables secure payment transactions on µSD and µSIM cards

ams AG today announces the release of the AS3922, a tag analog front end (AFE) which enables the operation of NFC on µSD, µSIM, SIM and other space-constrained carrier devices. Featuring Active Boost technology from ams, the AS3922 emulates an ISO14443A/B tag through active transmission of the tag’s response in synch with the reader’s carrier field.

Optoelectronics
4th March 2013
Brighter, clearer images from mobile phone cameras as ams introduces intelligent Flash LED Driver

ams AG today introduced a new intelligent LED driver for mobile phone cameras that maximizes the brightness of the flash without causing the phone’s battery to fall below its minimum operating voltage.

Design
20th February 2013
Intermec Handheld Computers Use ams' Low-Power AS3993 UHF Reader

ams have revealed that Intermec has embedded the AS3993 UHF reader in its 70 Series of rugged, handheld computers. The 70 Series, which includes the CN70 RFID, CN70e RFID and CK70 RFID, is a family of ultra-rugged handheld computers designed for use by couriers, shopworkers and inventory handlers. The benefits of the products include excellent data-capture capabilities and long battery life.

Sensors
21st January 2013
Reliable, Accurate Position Sensor From ams Helps BLDC Motor In Transmission Control Unit Run Smoothly And Efficiently

ams AG today announced that automotive systems manufacturer Continental is using its robust, accurate AS5134 angular position sensor. The AS5134, as well as the newer AS5132, which are fully qualified to the AEC-Q100 automotive standard, are contactless magnetic position sensors optimized for use in high-speed brushless DC (BLDC) motors.

Optoelectronics
8th January 2013
ams To Showcase Sensor Technology Innovations At International Consumer Electronics Show 2013

ams will demonstrate product innovations and technology capabilities at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013 that will illustrate how sensors are transforming today’s consumer products. CES is taking place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Analysis
8th January 2013
ams to showcase sensor technology innovations at International Consumer Electronics Show 2013

ams will demonstrate product innovations and technology capabilities at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2013 that will illustrate how sensors are transforming today’s consumer products. CES is taking place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Optoelectronics
7th January 2013
ams Technology Enables 42” Flat Panel TV To Consume Less Electricity Than A 60-Watt Light Bulb

ams today announced the availability of technology that enables a 42” flat panel TV to use less than 60 watts of power, while delivering an optimal viewing experience. ams will demonstrate this advancement during CES using an off-the-shelf television enhanced with ams’ Digital Ambient Light Sensor technology and smart LED drivers. The result is a TV that uses up to 50% percent less energy than standard 42” models – exceedi...

Sensors
12th December 2012
New AS8515 from ams provides integrated solution for automotive battery sensing

The AS8515 system-in-package (SiP) introduced today by ams AG (SIX: AMS), a manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs and sensors for consumer, industrial and automotive applications, enables the implementation of a complete automotive battery measurement system when interfaced via SPI to any microcontroller.

Optoelectronics
28th November 2012
Ultra-Low Noise Mixed-Signal Chip From ams The Key To Dramatic Performance Gains In Siemens X-Ray Computed Tomography Scanner

ams announced today that it is supplying a highly integrated ASIC which enables a new Siemens photo-detector module for computer tomography (CT) to deliver higher resolution images at lower X-ray dosages.

Sensors
14th November 2012
New Generation Of Magnetic Position Sensors From ams Excel In Safety-Critical Automotive Applications

ams AG manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs and sensors for consumer, industrial and automotive applications, has introduced a new family of magnetic rotary position sensors with advanced safety features for automotive applications requiring ISO26262 compliance.

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