MEMS, Microfluidics and Microsystems Executive Review

Can MEMS resonators compete with quartz?

Startup companies such as SiTime, Discera, Silicon Clocks and Mobius Microsystems are now going after the $4 billion electronic oscillator market with their innovative alternatives to the traditional quartz based components.  We recently spoke with Kurt Petersen, founder and CEO of SiTime, about the company's latest developments as well as their technological approach, competitive advantages and strategy to tap into this lucrative market.

Freescale looks to expand its MEMS product portfolio

Freescale Semiconductor has been a major player in the MEMS industry with its automotive sensors business and, more recently, with its growing portfolio of consumer MEMS based applications.  We recently spoke with Dave Monk, Automotive Operations Manager for the Sensors and Actuators Solutions Division at Freescale, about his company's current MEMS related products as well as business prospects and trends for the future.