➀ Piezoelectric MEMS technology enables innovative applications such as miniature speakers;

➁ Demonstrates MEMS' potential in miniaturization and novel audio solutions;

➂ Highlights advancements in semiconductor materials for next-generation devices

➀ xMEMS Labs utilizes solid-state, all-silicon piezo MEMS technology to achieve high performance, compact size, and enhanced durability;

➁ The technology demonstrates significant improvements in energy efficiency and robustness compared to traditional solutions;

➂ Potential applications span consumer electronics, industrial systems, and emerging micro-acoustic devices.

➀ SiTime launches Titan MEMS resonators for compact medical and IoT devices;

➁ Analysts highlight signs of semiconductor market recovery with inventory normalization;

➂ Chinese researchers develop infrared-visualizing pinhole camera using laser tech, while Lacuna Space expands IoT with helical antennas.

➀ The adoption of robotics in manufacturing demands precision timing, enabled by MEMS oscillators, to achieve sub-microsecond synchronization for tasks like defect detection and collaborative operations；

➁ AI-driven machine vision and IoT systems rely on precise timing for real-time quality control and predictive maintenance, while MEMS technology ensures durability in harsh industrial environments；

➂ Functional safety in human-robot interaction and advanced applications like autonomous vehicles highlights the critical role of timing devices, with SiTime’s MEMS solutions offering robust, temperature-resistant options for industrial automation.

➀ The article highlights the top 30 MEMS companies in 2024, as analyzed by market research firm Yole.

➀ Authored by industry veteran David Manners, it leverages his decades of experience covering electronics trends.

➂ This analysis is part of a broader series exploring rankings in the semiconductor sector, including fabless companies and foundries.

➀ STMicroelectronics (ST) plans to acquire NXP’s MEMS sensor business for up to $950 million, with $900 million upfront and $50 million tied to technical milestones.

➁ The acquisition combines complementary MEMS technologies, enhancing ST’s portfolio across automotive safety, industrial, and consumer markets, leveraging ST’s IDM model for faster innovation.

➂ NXP’s MEMS division generated $300 million in 2024 revenue, with margins accretive to ST; the deal is expected to boost ST’s EPS and strengthen its position in automotive sensors and advanced MEMS applications.

➀ OQmented introduces the HYPERION Evaluation Kit, featuring a 1.3mm MEMS mirror with adjustable 15°-70° field of view and dual-axis scanning at 35kHz/19kHz frequencies;

➁ Integrated UltraDRIVE electronics with energy recovery and vacuum packaging enable high-speed, stable operation in compact designs;

➂ Targets AR, biomedical, and industrial applications with 3-5V power input, low consumption, and robust integration capabilities.

➀ Fraunhofer IPMS introduced upgraded evaluation kits for spatial light modulators (SLMs), now supporting both tilting and sinking mirror actuators, enhancing versatility in high-precision light pattern generation for lithography, medical tech, and quantum computing;

➁ The kits operate across UV to near-infrared spectra, feature kHz-level modulation frequencies, and aim to expand to deep-UV wavelengths, with nanoscale calibration enabling ultra-precise analog control;

➂ Applications span microscopy, semiconductor lithography, 3D holography, adaptive optics in astronomy, and quantum computing, showcased at Laser World of Photonics 2025.

➀ SiTime launches Symphonic mobile clock generator with integrated MEMS resonator for 5G/GNSS devices, improving power efficiency in mobile/IoT products;

➁ Combines functions of 4 timing devices in compact 2.22mm² chip, featuring temperature compensation for ±0.5ppm stability;

➂ Enhances GPS accuracy and reduces lock time while sustaining performance under thermal/mechanical stress for next-gen mobile connectivity.

➀ Menlo Microsystems demonstrates a 1,000V/125A MEMS relay module using arrays of MM9200 switches at PCIM 2025, scalable for power systems up to 10MW;

➁ The technology targets naval circuit breakers and applications in factory automation, data centers, EVs, and smart grids;

➂ Claims compact size (30x25x4mm per 10A relay) and efficiency advantages over traditional electromechanical/solid-state relays

➀ xMEMS Labs introduces Lassen, the first 'amplifier-less' high-performance MEMS tweeter, designed for True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds.

➁ Lassen provides high-quality audio performance without requiring an external amplifier, consuming minimal power, and simplifying the design of 2-way wireless earbuds.

➂ The new tweeter reduces costs by approximately 25% compared to previous models, making it competitive with traditional tweeter technologies while enhancing sound clarity and detail.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonics Microsystems (IPMS) is involved in an interdisciplinary research project called 'InSeKT' (Development of Intelligent Sensor Edge Technologies). This project, carried out by the Technical University of Wildau, the Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics (IHP), and the Fraunhofer IPMS, aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) more effectively at the 'edges' of IT networks. The project focuses on miniaturized sensor structures and the integration of electronic components, with the goal of enabling complex calculations directly at the data source, such as at the sensor itself.

Current data processing with AI often occurs through central cloud computing solutions, leading to data transfer over large distances and potential data leaks. The project addresses this by promoting decentralized data processing for improved data security and real-time system capabilities.

The project covers various areas, including gas analysis using ion mobility spectrometers (IMS), data-supported evaluation of photodetectors for the near-infrared wavelength range, and the adapted use of capacitive microelectromechanical ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs) for improved imaging. The generated data will be used to train Edge-KI systems for fast and accurate data processing.

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.