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Friday 20 November 2015
Kionix announces 6-axis accel-gyro combo sensors
Kionix has announced the mass production of its KXG03 6-axis accelerometer-gyroscope combo and the unveiling of two new flagship 6-axis accel-gyro combos: the KXG07 and the KXG08.
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Intel looking to tap entry-level tablet market with Bay Trail-Entry
In an attempt to tap China and other emerging markets for Android entry-level tablets, Intel will launch Bay Trail-Entry, a CPU platform specifically for use in entry-level tablets...
Thursday 28 November 2013
Kionix Windows 8.1-certified gyro for tablets to enter volume production in 1Q14
Kionix is scheduled to kick off volume production of its Windows 8.1-certified KMX61G micro-amp magnetic gyroscope in the first quarter of 2014, according to Paul Bryan, EVP product...
Tuesday 29 January 2013
MEMS vendors optimistic about combo sensor market
Eyeing booming demand for combo motion sensors used in smartphones and tablets, MEMS vendors including Bosch, InvenSense, Kionix and STMicroelectronics all plan to promote their 6-...
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Kionix turning focus to gyros, sensor fusion
MEMS accelerometer specialist Kionix has expanded its product line to include gyroscopes, magnetometers, combo and sensor fusion solutions. Acknowledging huge demand for mobile device...
Friday 7 September 2012
Digi-Key inks global distribution agreement with Kionix
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate...
Tuesday 10 January 2012
CES 2012: Kionix intros new MEMS inertial sensors for small consumer devices
At the ongoing 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Kionix is showcasing the latest of its MEMS inertial sensors – a 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer...
Tuesday 13 December 2011
MEMS sensors market looking strong: Q&A with Kionix director of marketing Brachocki
In a recent telephone interview, Ed Brachocki, director of marketing at Kionix, updated several developments of the company's operations - its mature accelerometer business and MEMS...
Wednesday 17 November 2010
Inertial MEMS sensor growth promising: Q&A with Kionix CEO Gregory Galvin
MEMS accelerometer specialist Kionix, just one year after its acquisition by Rohm, recently unveiled its new gyroscope product line targeted at the consumer electronics market. During...
Tuesday 9 November 2010
Kionix enters consumer gyro market
MEMS accelerometer specialist Kionix has announced a pair of new gyroscopes - the dual-axis KGY12 and the tri-axis KGY13 - aimed at mass-market consumer applications such as mobile...
Friday 29 January 2010
MediaTek smartphone solutions to support g-sensor functionality
MediaTek has decided to incorporate accelerometers (g-sensors) into its smartphone platforms. It will begin to adopt Kionix's entry-level KXTE9 g-sensors for its 6516 platform initially...
Wednesday 14 October 2009
Rohm announces acquisition of Kionix
MEMS accelerometer supplier Kionix and Japan-based Rohm have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Rohm will acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock...
Wednesday 16 September 2009
Kionix remains open to outsourcing in Taiwan
MEMS accelerometer (g-sensor) supplier Kionix will not rule out the possibility of outsourcing the production of ASIC chips to capable foundry chipmakers, according to vice president...
Friday 20 February 2009
Kionix g-sensor shipments to grow 15-20% in 2009, sources say
US-based accelerometer (g-sensor) design company Kionix is expected to see 15-20% growth in its g-sensor product shipments in 2009 because it has successfully cut into the supply...
Friday 20 February 2009
IDMs to cut g-sensor prices by 30%
International IDMs STMicroelectronics, Freescale Semiconductor, Bosch Sensortec and Kionix are planning to launch accelerometer (g-sensor) products priced at US$0.6-0.7, down 30%...