August 4, 2011 – BUSINESS WIRE — Epson Electronics America (EEA) launched two new series of sensing platforms, based on Epson’s QMEMS and semiconductor technologies. The new Epson evaluation tools will help developers create and evaluate consumer applications that incorporate motion and position sensing. The E Series consists of two multifunction sensor evaluation units; the M Series are compact, specialized evaluation modules.
Companies with core competencies in software development, and small firms without extensive hardware development resources can use the new sensing platform series to advance their motion sensing technology in consumer applications, said Bob Porooshani, GM of the Microelectronics Operations Division of Epson Electronics America (EEA). Users do not need sensor evaluation expertise to perform applications development.
The sensing platforms combine Epson’s high-stability QMEMS quartz gyroscopic (angular rate) sensors with its semiconductor technology, such as sensor processors and GPS devices. They process and digitize sensor data then display and store the data via various interfaces (wired, wireless).
The E Series kits have a six-axis sensor, which consists of three Epson gyroscopes that provide high accuracy and stability (±1,000 deg/s) on three axes, and a triaxial accelerometer with a dynamic range of ±6 G, a triaxial geomagnetic sensor and a pressure sensor. These evaluation units are available with either a ZigBee or a USB interface for easy connection to a PC. An accessory board can enable new interfaces and provide power for use in a wider range of evaluation environments.
The M Series consists of more compact and easier-to-use sensor evaluation modules with specialized sensor functions. The S7U4E002002 is a highly accurate motion sensor with six degrees of freedom; the S7U4E002003 is a position sensor with a GPS receiver. Each can easily be built into portable, hand-held evaluation equipment. A micro-USB interface board (sold separately) is also available for performing evaluations in a PC environment.
Epson Electronics America, Inc. (EEA), is the North American sales, marketing and engineering arm of the Epson Microdevices Operations Division of Seiko Epson Corporation. For more information, please visit www.eea.epson.com.