Semiconductor manufacturers are becoming increasingly involved in sensor production, attracted by the prospects offered by the massive integration of sensors into everyday objects (smartphones, GPS, remote controls, hand controls for games, etc.). Linear Technologies has just provided a new example of this with the acquisition of the young (it was created in 2002) American company Dust Networkswhich has developed a wireless communication network technology for low-power sensors. This is an interesting addition to Linear Technologya major player in industrial measurement and data acquisition, as well as in energy recovery devices (to power sensors without the need for batteries).
With this acquisition, Linear Technology is particularly aimed at professional applications, such as MtoM (Machine to Machine), which involves monitoring and controlling remote equipment via the Internet (to monitor room temperature, for example). The arrival of self-powered, easy-to-install wireless sensors opens up huge prospects....
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