Oct. 4, 2006 — Bosch Sensortec announced that at the Ceatec MEMS trade show in Tokyo it is presenting its SMB363, a new analog acceleration sensor. In doing so, the company is adding an analog variant to its product line of triaxial accelerometers.

Like all other sensors from Bosch Sensortec, the sensor is specifically designed for consumer electronics applications. Samples of the new sensor are available and the company said series production will start at the end of 2006.

Bosch said the SMB363 is characterized by a fast reaction time. Since its analog interface does not require any digital-to-analog signal conversion it starts up within 3 milliseconds for near-real-time measurement. Despite being an analog sensor, the device also offers multiplex compatibility. Bosch also said the sensor needs 200 microamperes of current in active mode and at full performance. In standby mode it requires only 1 microampere.

Bosch Sensortec GmbH is a 100 percent subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH which offers micromechanical sensors, application, and foundry services for consumer electronics, medical technology, security systems, and logistics. The company’s product portfolio includes triaxial acceleration sensors as well as pressure sensors. It was founded in early 2005 and is headquartered near Reutlingen to the south of Stuttgart, Germany.