# 11: Tell Me I'm Wrong, It's Fine

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2013-07-25
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-07-25-11-tell-me-im-wrong-its-fine
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/mes-ep11-mp3

## Summary

Karen Lightman, Executive Director of the MEMS Industry Group, joins Elecia White to discuss the state and future of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). They cover the definition of MEMS as an enabling technology, the impact of DRIE manufacturing processes on cost and capability, and specific applications like accelerometers, gyroscopes, and energy harvesting devices from MicroGen Systems. The conversation also highlights the group's efforts to standardize sensor data sheets and promotes the upcoming MEMS Executive Congress in Napa.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-07-25-11-tell-me-im-wrong-its-fine#t=6) Introduction and MEMS Industry Group Overview
- [3:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-07-25-11-tell-me-im-wrong-its-fine#t=215) Defining MEMS and the Role of Packaging
- [9:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-07-25-11-tell-me-im-wrong-its-fine#t=562) Applications: Industrial vs. Consumer Sensors
- [14:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-07-25-11-tell-me-im-wrong-its-fine#t=842) Manufacturing, DRIE, and Cost Reduction
- [17:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-07-25-11-tell-me-im-wrong-its-fine#t=1067) Energy Harvesting and Wireless Challenges
- [21:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-07-25-11-tell-me-im-wrong-its-fine#t=1284) RF MEMS, Magnetometers, and Display Tech
- [31:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-07-25-11-tell-me-im-wrong-its-fine#t=1861) Smart Microphones and Future Sensor Applications
- [43:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-07-25-11-tell-me-im-wrong-its-fine#t=2627) Standardization and MEMS Industry Group Resources
- [54:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-07-25-11-tell-me-im-wrong-its-fine#t=3255) MEMS Executive Congress and Pitch Event

## Topics

- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- MEMS Industry Group (company)
- MicroGen Systems (company)
- Bosch (company)
- Qualcomm Tricorder X-Prize (product)
- DRIE (tool)
- Quexo (company)
- Shotspotter (company)
- Fitbit (product)
- Samsung (company)
- Sony (company)
- Analog Devices (company)

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