MEMS for Wearables

Bosch Sensortec, Reutlingen, Germany, has released two new MEMS accelerometers. The BMA530 and BMA580 devices include built-in features making them easy to design into wearables and hearables. BMA530 tracks activities with its step counter and is especially suitable for wearables. BMA580 targets hearables with voice activity detection. The sensor’s software includes an algorithm that can distinguish between single, double and triple taps. The new accelerometers offer multiple power modes and automatically switch from low- to high-power modes to extend battery life. They offer a flexible set of connectivity options, including an I3C® interface.

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