Sensors

Melexis has announced the introduction and production volume availability of the MLX75026, an AEC-Q100 qualified QVGA Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. The MLX75026 is the third generation of QVGA ToF devices from Melexis and joins the wider product portfolio.

The SGP40 is Sensirion’s digital volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensor designed for easy integration into air treatment devices and air quality monitors.

LASER COMPONENTS has been working with Dexter Research Centre, a specialist producer of thermopile detectors. These devices are well suited for non-contact temperature measurement in applications such as health care, process control and environmental monitoring.

dSPACE and Velodyne Lidar has entered into a partnership to accelerate future developments of lidar technologies for autonomous driving. To this end, dSPACE, has joined the Velodyne program ‘Automated with Velodyne.’ The program aims to accelerate ecosystem interactions and rapidly integrate lidar innovations into a range of autonomous solutions including autonomous driving.

Tactile data and virtual sensing technology company, Tactile Mobility has announced a commercial partnership to embed Tactile Mobility’s software technology into the BMW Group’s next-generation vehicles on a global scale beginning in 2021. This trailblazing collaboration marks one of the first commercial integrations by an OEM of tactile sensing technology and data, which will be used to enhance driving performance and detec...

The INA290 ultra-precise current sense amplifiers from Texas Instruments is now being shipped by distributor Mouser Electronics.

The laser diode QLF063D-60C0-GM by the Japanese manufacturer QD Laser has been specially developed for use in sensors and for industrial laser-projection systems. In CW operation, the maximum output power amounts to 130 mW, in pulse operation up to 300 mW at 500ns pulse width and 50% duty cycle.

Distance image sensors measure the distance to an objectper pixel, using an indirect TOF (time-of-flight) method.  It is a good sensor for people and object detection, and shape recognition for applications where touchless or labour-saving technology is required.

OmniVision has announced a joint solution that is optimised to provide high quality images for rear-view cameras (RVCs), surround-view systems (SVS) and e-mirrors. This viewing camera solution includes OmniVision’s OX03C10, which combines a large 3.0 micron pixel, high dynamic range (HDR) of 140dB for minimised motion artifacts, and high LED flicker mitigation (LFM) performance.

Designers of highly reliable cold-chain pharma and other temperature-sensing applications can achieve high accuracy and robust system operation with two new Essential Analog ICs from Maxim Integrated Products. The MAX31889 digital temperature sensor features a combination of accuracy and power consumption, replacing resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) in precise temperature-sensitive applications.