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Senseair Releases New Module, S88, for Advanced CO2 Monitoring

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Senseair, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM), has announced the launch of the Senseair S88.

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  • Senseair, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM), has announced the launch of the Senseair S88.
  • The S88 is an accurate, compact, and maintenance-free CO2 sensing module that is ideal for indoor air quality monitoring and building automation control across a variety of environments.
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    The S88 uses non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology for CO2 detection and features Senseair’s proprietary Automatic Baseline Correction (ABC).
  • Similarly, the S88 is pin-compatible with other popular Senseair products and some competing solutions, eliminating the need for costly re-design efforts.

Asahi Kasei Microdevices’ New Current Sensor Enables Dramatically Smaller On-Board Chargers for Electric Vehicles

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has started mass production of the CZ39 series of coreless current sensors.

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  • Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has started mass production of the CZ39 series of coreless current sensors.
  • As such, the CZ39 series allows for the implementation of substantially smaller, lighter, and more accurate on-board charging systems for EVs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228537619/en/
    Asahi Kasei Microdevices’ CZ39 series coreless current sensor.
  • The CZ39 family is exceptionally resilient to such conditions, ensuring continuous and highly accurate current detection even in noisy environments.

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Has Developed a Tiny Analog-to-Digital Converter for Smart Security Sensors That Features Integrated Glass-Break Detection for Only 34 μA

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM), a subsidiary of the Asahi Kasei Group, has developed the AK5707, an ultra-low-power monaural 16-bit A/D converter (ADC) equipped with the integrated Acoustic Activity Analyzer (AAA), an analog acoustic event detector (AED).

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  • Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM), a subsidiary of the Asahi Kasei Group, has developed the AK5707, an ultra-low-power monaural 16-bit A/D converter (ADC) equipped with the integrated Acoustic Activity Analyzer (AAA), an analog acoustic event detector (AED).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207170717/en/
    Asahi Kasei Microdevices’ newly developed AK5707, a low-power monaural 16-bit ADC.
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    Operating at only 34µA, the AK5707’s AAA block listens for acoustic events fitting user-customizable profiles and, upon detection, activates the device’s built-in ADC, initiating recording to the integrated audio buffer.
  • The AK5707’s Acoustic Activity Analyzer block, which consumes only 34µA while listening for qualifying audio events, is far more capable than typical loudness-based detection.

Sunrise CO2 Sensor from Asahi Kasei’s Subsidiary, Senseair, Unveils New Technology at AHR 2024 for Energy Efficiency and Air Quality

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Senseair, a leader in Non-Dispersive Infrared Technology (NDIR) and a subsidiary of the Asahi Kasei Group, introduces their Sunrise CO2 sensor to the market.

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  • Senseair, a leader in Non-Dispersive Infrared Technology (NDIR) and a subsidiary of the Asahi Kasei Group, introduces their Sunrise CO2 sensor to the market.
  • Based on an internal study, the technology is shown to potentially optimize energy efficiency and enhance indoor air quality, which could contribute to a healthier indoor environment.
  • This product will debut at the upcoming AHR 2024 conference focused on HVACs in Chicago, Illinois, on January 22.
  • This requirement emphasizes the importance of choosing established CO2 sensor suppliers known for their quality and experience in the field.

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Unveils Radar Technology for Car Safety and Elder Care at CES 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Millimeter-wave radar transceiver technology from Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), part of the Asahi Kasei Group, is making its debut at CES 2024 .

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  • Millimeter-wave radar transceiver technology from Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), part of the Asahi Kasei Group, is making its debut at CES 2024 .
  • CES attendees can experience the AK581x's capabilities firsthand at LVCC North Hall, Booth #11051, where the system has been installed in a vehicle for a CPD demonstration.
  • The booth will also feature the radar solution set up in a room to simulate monitoring for elder care.
  • For more information about the 60 GHz millimeter-wave radar transceiver IC and other innovations from AKM, please visit https://www.akm.com/global/en/products/millimeter-wave-radar/ .

Explore Sensing and Mixed-Signal Solutions in Automotive and HealthTech by Asahi Kasei Microdevices at CES 2024

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) will return to CES® 2024, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 9th to 12th.

Key Points: 
  • Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) will return to CES® 2024, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 9th to 12th.
  • AKM’s exhibit will focus on sensing and mixed-signal solutions for mobility and health tech, including an automotive audio demonstration and Millimeter-wave radar system.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231218101399/en/
    Asahi Kasei Microdevices CES booth concept.
  • There, they can engage with the AKM team, explore showcased offerings, and even participate in an interactive activity demonstrating AKM’s newly developed sensing and mixed-signal solutions for automotive mobility and health tech.

AKM Enterprises Inc. Files Federal Lawsuit Against Corva to Protect its Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AKM Enterprises Inc (dba: Moblize) has filed a federal lawsuit against Corva AI LLC, its CEO, and two former AKM employees on November 2nd, 2023, alleging trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition. The technology at issue was developed over decades by AKM Enterprises Inc. Case 4:23-cv-04144

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AKM Enterprises Inc (dba: Moblize) has filed a federal lawsuit against Corva AI LLC, its CEO, and two former AKM employees on November 2nd, 2023, alleging trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition.
  • The technology at issue was developed over decades by AKM Enterprises Inc. Case 4:23-cv-04144
    The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of Texas Federal Court, maintains that Corva wrongfully obtained AKM's confidential intellectual property and trade secrets to develop aspects of Corva's product offerings.
  • AKM has requested a permanent injunction against Corva to thwart further unauthorized disclosure and utilization of AKM's trade secrets.
  • AKM Enterprises Inc. is a premier data analytics provider for the Exploration & Production sector serving 19 geological basins across the U.S., has invested substantially in its sophisticated, feature-rich technology.

Bringing the in-vehicle sound experience to the next level: Asahi Kasei Microdevices launches sales of AK7709VQ multicore DSP for automotive applications

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has launched the AK7709VQ, a new multicore digital signal processor (DSP) conceived for next-generation in-vehicle sound design.

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  • Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has launched the AK7709VQ, a new multicore digital signal processor (DSP) conceived for next-generation in-vehicle sound design.
  • This powerful DSP enables the real-time large-scale computational processing required to provide an immersive sound experience for passengers.
  • Bringing its expertise in the field of active premium sound to the next level, the company’s launch of the new AK7709VQ DSP further boosts the potential for a natural and immersive in-vehicle sound experience.
  • Additional Garage Labs will make this experience available in North America and Europe in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Asahi Kasei Microdevices launches new DC-DC step-up converter for efficient energy harvesting applications

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Asahi Kasei Microdevices has launched the AP4473, a DC-DC step-up converter featuring the capability of boosting an input voltage of as low as 15 millivolts (mV) while maintaining an ultra-low power consumption of only 26 nanoamperes (nA).

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  • Asahi Kasei Microdevices has launched the AP4473, a DC-DC step-up converter featuring the capability of boosting an input voltage of as low as 15 millivolts (mV) while maintaining an ultra-low power consumption of only 26 nanoamperes (nA).
  • This single-chip solution allows electricity generation from a minimal thermal energy source, such as body heat, while enabling overcharge prevention and power supply control with minimal energy consumption.
  • The switch disconnects the energy storage devices, such as capacitors, from the system, while its comparators automatically start and stop supplying power to the system.
  • The AP4473 is suitable for applications in beacons for asset tracking and asset monitoring, environmental monitoring and IoT sensor notes, as well as smartcards or IoT devices.

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Monday, January 9, 2023

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    Blue Star Helium Ltd (ASX:BNL, OTC:BSNLF) has received the final approvals from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) for drilling of four helium development wells at the Galactica/Pegasus Helium Project in Las Animas County, Colorado.
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    Armada Metals Ltd (ASX:AMM) welcomes the renewal for an additional three years of permit G5-150 which forms part of its Nyanga Nickel-Copper Project in Gabon.
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    Aspire Mining Ltd (ASX:AKM) continues to make progress with regulatory approvals for the world-class, wholly-owned Ovoot Coking Coal Project (OCCP) in northwest Mongolia.
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    Imugene Ltd (ASX:IMU, OTC:IUGNF) has received Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval to kick off an Australian Phase 1 clinical trial of its oncolytic virotherapy candidate, VAXINIA (CF33-hNIS).