Sensing
TI’s digital temperature sensor cuts power consumption, size more than 75 percent
Texas Instruments today unveiled the industry's smallest, most power-efficient digital temperature sensor. The TMP103 consumes 97 percent less power and is 75 percent smaller than the next closest competitor. It also provides global read/write functionality to ease thermal profiling. Using a single command, eight TMP103 devices mounted on the board can simultaneously identify and monitor hotspots. The TMP103 simplifies thermal profiling while enabling longer battery life and smaller form factors for portable consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and netbooks.
USM-VOC enables quicker detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air
Unitronic will present at SENSOR+TEST 2011 in Nuremberg from 7th to 9th June, 2011 (Booth 12-638, Hall 12) a sensor module, with which volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air can be recognized very quickly and with very high accuracy thanks to a special sampling process.
IDT Introduces Thermal Sensor for DDR3 Memory Modules to Expand Cloud Computing Portfolio
Integrated Device Technology today introduced a new family of low-power, precision temperature sensors targeted at Double Data Rate 2 and 3 (DDR2 and DDR3) memory modules, Solid State Drives (SSD), and computing motherboards. These new devices complement IDT's PCI Express®, signal integrity, flash memory controller, power management, and timing products to offer a rich set of application optimized enterprise computing solutions.
Custom Sensors are “Standard” for Deeter
The Deeter Group, market leaders in the design, development and manufacture of electronic sensors and control systems, produces a very wide range of level sensor solutions for liquids; from simple water level switches and units designed as pure water level sensors to the very popular 20 series compact float switch and the advanced LVCS continuous liquid level sensor.
Integrated Magnetic Field Sensor Offers Higher Performance In A Tiny Package
ETLG Inertial Aerosystems has introduced, what is believed to be, the smallest commercial integrated magnetic sensor chip currently available . Designated the HMC 5883L it is manufactured by Honeywell Aerospace, and is designed for low field magnetic sensing with a digital interface for application such as compassing and magnetometry.
New Calex PyroUSB 2.2 Infrared Pyrometer for Demanding Applications including Low Temperature Metals
The all new PyroUSB 2.2 non-contact temperature sensors detect infrared radiation at wavelengths between 2.0 and 2.4 microns. This short-wavelength method of measurement allows much greater accuracy, and improved tolerance of optical obstructions or errors in emissivity setting, than longerwavelength sensors.
ALPS Offers Capacitive Type Humidity SMD Sensor with Accurate Detection for up to 100% Humidity
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH offers with the HSHCA a high-quality capacitive type humidity sensor for use in digital cameras, mobile phones, PCs, and notebooks, in health care applications, home appliances, robots and industrial machines.
Sensors offer magnetostrictive capability at a very affordable price
RDP Electronics Ltd, sole distributor of MTS Industrial Series Temposonics transducers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, announce their new E Series range, bringing these high quality sensors into price contention with linear potentiometers for even basic applications.
Digital Miniature Ultra-Low Pressure Sensors Offer I²C and Analog Output at the Same Time
Sensortechnics' HCLA pressure sensors measure ultra-low gage or differential pressures from 2.5 mbar Full Scale. The sensors perform precision digital signal conditioning and achieve very high accuracies.
Movea Sees Success with Miniaturised 9-axis Inertial Measurement Unit
Movea has created a wireless, miniaturised, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that uses MEMS sensors to accurately measure 9 Degree-of-Freedom (DOF) motion with a PCB module that is about the size of a small wristwatch. The MotionPod is a patented hardware solution for motion sensing that incorporates a 3-axis accelerometer, a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis magnetometer in fully integrated package complete with software and wireless interface. The miniaturized MotionPod is now an off-the-shelf component, ready to be used in a wide range of applications including fitness, gaming, and sports. It is also successfully being used by RM Ingénierie, a subsidiary of the CEGEDIM Group, to enable a new generation of groundbreaking joint assessment and rehabilitation applications.
Honeywell Extends Its TruStability® Pressure Sensor Product Line with a Single Side Liquid Media Option
Honeywell today introduced a single side liquid media option to its extensive line of TruStability Pressure Sensors originally introduced in July 2009.
Honeywell Micropower Omnipolar Digital Hall-Effect Sensor ICs
Honeywell today announced the SL353 Series Micropower Omnipolar Digital Hall-Effect Sensor Integrated Circuits (ICs). The SL353 Series uses a BiCMOS IC design, a new Honeywell technology, which makes it possible to add more performance and functionality while reducing the size of the IC (compared to bipolar technology).
Double Output Gyro Sensor offers Wide Sensing Range
Epson Toyocom provides the XV-3700CB, a high-sensitivity gyro-sensor with a wide detection range that has been optimized as an input device for motion user interfaces.
Honeywell Introduces Its Hawk Resolvers 1-inch Series, Fully Housed Configuration
Honeywell today introduced the Honeywell Hawk Resolvers 1-Inch Series, Fully Housed Configuration, which provide enhanced accuracy (±7 arcmin) for precise motion control.
Atmel Family of Revolutionary Digital Temperature Sensors Improves System Reliability, Reduces System Cost
Today at Embedded World Nuremberg 2011, Atmel Corporation announced the world's first family of high-precision digital temperature sensors with both integrated nonvolatile registers and integrated Serial EEPROM memory. This combination allows for user-configured settings to be retained across power cycles to simplify the system design, reduce processor start-up code, improve reliability, and ensure proper operation. The Atmel AT30TS750 family is ideal for consumer, industrial, computer and medical applications.
Showcase of World’s first self-powered CO2 Sensor at ISH 2011
Gas Sending Solutions will showcase the world's lowest power CO2 gas sensor enabled by revolutionary EnOcean self-powered wireless technology at ISH 2011 – the leading international trade fair for innovative bathroom design, energy efficient heating and air-conditioning technology and renewable energies – taking place in Frankfurt, 15-19 March. Scottish-based GSS recently joined the EnOcean Alliance as a member and will demonstrate its innovative COZIR sensor product to the building services industry for the first time on the Alliance Booth (D10, Hall 10.2).
IR Sensors for Measuring Radiation Temperatures
The Smartec infrared sensor SMTIR9901 and SMTIR9902 are sophisticated full silicon infrared sensors. The sensors can be used in measuring the radiation temperature without any contact. For the different radiation temperature ranges various filters are available. The sensor type SMTIR9902 contains a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the sensor itself. The temperature range of the sensor-element is between -40°C to +100°C. The sensor is available in a standard TO-05 encapsulation and with a 5.5 um. high pass filter. For small field of view there is an infrared sensor available with a silicon lens.
Thermex Sensor Film Allows Engineers to Quickly Check and Correct Surface Temperature Variations in Heat Sinks
Since thermal management is critical to heat sink performance, testing with Thermex temperature distribution film has become a useful design and assembly quality control check. Thermex®, from Sensor Products Inc, is an economical thin sensor film that can be used in virtually any application to test and monitor heated contacting surfaces from 200° to 300°F (93° to 149°C). It can be used alone or in conjunction with Fuji Prescale® pressure indicating film offered by Sensor Products Inc.
MAX44007/09: Maxim's digital ambient-light sensors cut power consumption by over 100x
At Mobile World Congress 2011, Maxim Integrated Products is introducing the MAX44007/MAX44009, digital ambient-light sensor (ALS) ICs with a unique adaptive-gain block. Designed using the Company's proprietary BiCMOS technology, these ICs integrate two optical sensors, an ADC, and digital functionality into a tiny 2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm package. This integration saves valuable board space while delivering the industry's highest performance.
Saelig Weighs in With Smart Load Sensor
Saelig announced LoadSense - an intelligent load sensor that can be integrated with a crane hook, fork lift or other handling device for intelligent feedback of loading events. It has an on-board single-chip computer for recording, analyzing and archiving readings, and wireless communications to transfer data in real time to a host computer. LoadSense provides the real-time information needed to optimize efficiency and increase profitability in a wide range of industrial operations, allowing weight measurement processes to be easily integrated with handling operations. All live data is captured in real time and can be transferred to a database, stored, totaled and analyzed on-the-spot.
Measurement Specialties Releases World's Thinnest High-Resolution Altimeter and Barometer Modules
Measurement Specialties releases two new 24-bit ultra-thin digital pressure sensors. These new miniature sensors, with respective heights of one millimeter, were specifically designed for smart phones and other multi-sensor devices.
Aptina Rolls Out New Full HD 1080P60 Digital Video Sensor With Image Stabilization Support For Consumer Digital Video Applications
Aptina today introduced its new 1/3-inch native full high-definition (HD) 1080p60 video sensor with support for electronic image stabilization (EIS). The sensor can support all HD video modes (1080p60, 1080p30 and 720p60) without losing field of view, a tremendous benefit for consumer pocket digital video (DV), camcorder, web, sports action and video conferencing camera applications.
ON Semiconductor Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit from Cypress
ON Semiconductor and Cypress Semiconductor today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for ON Semiconductor to acquire the CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit (ISBU) from Cypress in an all cash transaction for approximately $31.4 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2011, subject to customary closing conditions.
Rohde & Schwarz introduces the world's first USB-capable wideband power sensors that can measure up to 40 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz is expanding its portfolio of USB-capable power sensors with the new R&S NRP-Z85 and R&S NRP-Z86. These are the world's first wideband sensors to measure power from 50 MHz to 40 GHz without requiring a base unit. Instead of a base unit, the sensors are connected to a PC via a USB interface. This cost-efficient solution displays envelope power over a dynamic range of -47 dBm to +20 dBm, which is unprecedented in the industry. High-resolution pulse analysis is another exceptional feature. Additionally, the R&S NRP-Z85 and R&S NRP-Z86 provide high-precision continuous-average measurements over the entire dynamic range from -60 dBm to +20 dBm. These performance characteristics make the sensors ideal for a variety of applications in the development and maintenance of microwave and radar systems as well as in the design and production of microwave components.
National Semiconductor Revolutionizes Design of Sensor Systems
National Semiconductor today introduced two configurable sensor analogue front-end (AFE) integrated circuits (ICs) with unique technology that work together with new tools to fast-track signal path designs for a variety of sensors from major global manufacturers.
Silicon Labs Introduces Industry’s Most Sensitive, Power-Efficient Proximity Sensors
Silicon Labs today announced its next-generation infrared (IR) and ambient light sensors for human interface (HI) applications. The new Si114x family, the latest addition to Silicon Labs' QuickSense HI portfolio, features the industry's most sensitive, power-efficient and longest range proximity sensors. Available in a tiny 2 mm x 2 mm package, the Si114x sensors enable sophisticated proximity sensing and touchless interfaces for handsets, eReaders, netbooks, tablets, personal media players, toys, office equipment, industrial controls, security systems, point-of-sale stations and many other products.
Sensor Technology Helps To Keep Sheep Shorn!
TorqSense transducers from Sensor Technology are playing an important role in new product development at Gloucestershire-based Lister Shearing, the oldest and one of the most successful suppliers of animal shearing and clipping equipment in the world. The sensors, which are based on SAW (surface acoustic wave) technology, are being used by the company as an aid to evaluating the performance of miniature electric motors.
New Cherry GS102301 Speed Sensor Ideal for Harsh Environments
Cherry's new GS102301 geartooth speed sensor is perfect for any application where rugged, dependable speed sensing is required. Tested to SAE J1455, this digital output Hall effect speed sensor is self-adjusting over a wide range of magnetic flux densities, eliminating the need to optimize the sensor position within a small magnetic flux operating range. This feature also compensates for target run out. The single hall plate design is immune to alignment issues, allowing unlimited mounting positions.
PCB Piezotronics New MEMS Devices Built on Advanced Plasma-Therm Deep Silicon Etch Technology
PCB Piezotronics (PCB ) has expanded their sensor product line to include several MEMS devices using silicon based technology. Development and production of these sensors has relied on a Plasma-Therm VERSALINE DSE system for several critical deep silicon etching fabrication steps.
Smart Load Sensor from Sensor Technology Ltd
A smart load sensor developed in the UK by Sensor Technology provides all the information needed to optimise efficiency and increase profitability of a wide range of industrial operations. The new development allows weighing processes to be fully integrated with handling operations. All live data is captured in real time and can be transferred to a database, stored, totalised and analysed.
Hand held torque sensors from RDP aid to assembly line calibration
Production applications often call for setting and checking torque in situations where a hand held device can prove invaluable. The Model 2133-300 Series Reaction Socket Torque Sensor from RDP's Lebow range is a cost-effective sensor designed for torque wrench calibration applications. Suitable for production and assembly line use to set, measure and monitor torque of nuts, the sensor can be used in conjunction with conventional ratchet sets.
Cost Effective Stainless Steel OEM Pressure Sensors Offer Ranges from 200 mbar and G 1/8 Threaded Ports
Sensortechnics' new SSO stainless steel pressure sensors accurately measure gage or absolute pressures in ranges from 200 mbar up to 35 bar. Fully welded, media isolated rugged stainless steel constructions with G 1/8 (BSP) threaded pressure ports allow for high media compatibility with corrosive liquids and gases. These devices are precision calibrated and temperature compensated and offer excellent repeatability as well as long-term stability. A fully analog compensation technique ensures a nearly unlimited pressure resolution as well as very fast response times.
Sensortechnics Develops and Manufactures Complex Custom Sensing and Fluidic Control Systems
Sensortechnics offers OEM customers complex custom sensing and fluidic control systems for assembly into medical devices, instrumentation equipment and demanding industrial machines. These modules can integrate components such as sensors (e.g. pressure, flow, temperature, humidity), valves, pumps, microcontrollers, reservoirs, accumulators etc. to form compact OEM subsystems. The use of plastic manifolds enables the three-dimensional configuration of flow channels thus eliminating time consuming and error-prone piping procedures. Sensortechnics' integrated systems allow OEM device manufacturers to shorten their design cycle, save development costs and achieve competitive advantages as well as fast innovations to the market.
STMicroelectronics Takes Pressure Sensors to New Heights
From 750m below ground to the top of Mount Everest, smart phones and other portable devices will soon be able to pinpoint their height variation relative to sea level to better than one meter, thanks to the most recent MEMS sensor from STMicroelectronics.
New Contactless Linear and Rotary Position Sensors Launched at Professional Motorsport World Expo 2010
Penny + Giles, designer and manufacturer of high reliability position sensors for the motorsport industry, will be launching a range of new contactless Hall-effect linear and rotary position sensors, at Professional Motorsport World Expo 2010.
Honeywell Extends Zephyr Airflow Sensor Product Line With Analog Version
Honeywell today announced the introduction of the Honeywell Zephyr Analog Airflow Sensors that provide an analog interface for reading airflow over the specified full scale flow span and temperature range. These new analog sensors join the Honeywell Zephyr Digital Airflow Sensors that were launched in April 2010. The analog version offers the same features and benefits as the digital version, and is designed for customers that are either replacing legacy analog parts or who prefer to operate with an analog sensor.
Digital sensor from OSRAM combines proximity and ambient light sensors in one compact unit
The SFH 7770 from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors combines the functions of a digital ambient light sensor with those of a digital proximity sensor. It determines the ambient brightness, detects the presence of an object nearby and can even tell whether the object is moving closer or moving further away. It means that applications in cell phones and smart phones, for example, can be controlled without touching the phone. Apps open like magic, and the brightness and volume are adjusted at precisely the right moment.
World’s Smallest Capacitive Humidity Sensor from IST
Innovative Sensor Technology has added the World's smallest capacitive humidity sensor to its line of thin-film sensors. Measuring just 1.85 mm x 1.85 mm, the P14 202 is capable of measuring from 0 to 100% relative humidity in a temperature range of -50°C to +150°C. The assembly of the sensor is fully automated, and the contacts are designed for soldering and bonding.
New Acceleration Sensor with USB
The new JoyWarrior24F14 by Code Mercenaries sets a new price/performance benchmark for USB based acceleration sensors. At just Euro 19 per unit (at 100) JW24F14-MOD offers resolutions down to 125 µg. JoyWarrior24F14 modules are based on a MEMS sensor and measure with 14 bit resolution in the ranges ±1g, ±1.5g, ±2g, ±3g, ±4g, ±8g, or ±16g, delivering 125 results per second. Connection via USB allows easy use with any computer model. Since JoyWarrior24F14 identifies and works as a joystick accessing the data can be easily done via the operating systems joystick API without installing any specific drivers. In addition this allows to use the JoyWarrior24F14 in joystick applications.
SMART Position Sensor, 225 mm Linear Configuration
Honeywell today introduced the SMART Position Sensor 225 mm Linear Configuration, its second non-contacting linear position device that joins the SMART Position Sensor 75 mm Linear Configuration introduced in December 2009. The 225 mm SMART Position Sensor senses the position of a magnet relative to a sensor from 0 mm to 225 mm [0 in to 8.86 in].
