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New tiny sensor will one day keep you alive

Posted Feb 10th, 2010 at 1:41 AM and seen
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The smallest solar-powered sensor that can operate nearly perpetually has been developed at the University of Michigan. Measuring nine cubic millimeters, the system includes a processor, solar cells, and a battery, and it could one day be used for tracking air and water quality, architectural-monitoring, and biomedical implants. Its only life-limiting factor is its battery (it can run nearly perpetually when exposed to minimal light). The sensor is 1,000 times smaller than its commercial competitors. Average power consumption? One billionth of a watt. How's that for efficiency?

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 Paul David Shrader

Comments (2)

Feb 10, 2010
FemiStevens said...
Great stuff. But are we ready for next generation of technology unfolding without a global regulatory framework in place?
Feb 10, 2010
Ron said...
What a silly and misleading title for a blog post. May as well have titled it: New sensor changes how we perceive space, time and marital affairs.

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