Described in the Dec. 27 issue of Applied Physics Letters, the device can be powered with batteries and is about 100x smaller than current atom-based sensors with similar sensitivities, which typically weigh several kilograms (about 6 lbs).
(December 29, 2004) Austin, Texas — Freescale Semiconductor’s inaugural Freescale Technology Forum is slated to be held June 20-23, 2005, in Orlando, Fla. This event combines elements of prior Freescale events, such as the Smart Networks Developer Forum and Embedded Connectivity Summit, offering technical education and hands-on training.