Sensors
Making a splash: robust barometric pressure sensors
Until now, many barometric pressure sensors have not been resistant against liquids and thus it has been challenging to integrate them into waterproof products. To address this issue, Bosch Sensortec developed the BMP384, a robust barometric pressure sensor delivering market-leading accuracy in a compact package.
Wireless M-Bus gateway for reporting data from sensors
Webdyn has announced that it is launching a new gateway, based on Wireless M-Bus technology, to autonomously collect data from Wireless M-Bus meters or sensors. The W M-Bus point-to-point radio protocol using 868Mhz is traditionally used in Smart Metering and Smart Buildings, particularly for its relatively moderate consumption.
UK grant for IoT sensor networks to detect forest fires
Innovate UK is backing a technology breakthrough that puts Pyreos and Tethir, along with their academic partners, Imperial College London and King’s College London, at the forefront of the fight against wildfires. The grant of £500k from Innovate UK supports the development of the first widely deployable ultra-low power IoT sensor networks to detect forest fires for power companies.
Rotary position sensor for automotive electrification
ams has announced the introduction of the AS5116 magnetic rotary position sensor, designed to support safer, smarter and greener mobility. By offering accurate, contactless angle measurements in demanding automotive applications such as high-speed motors, it enables automotive manufacturers to accelerate the electrification trend.
6-DoF XYZ-axis MEMS-based inertial sensor with digital SPI interface
Murata has announced the introduction of a 6-DoF (Degrees of Freedom) MEMS-based XYZ-axis inertial sensor for high precision machine control and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) positioning support. The SCHA63T features a digital SPI interface, enabling engineers to deliver industrial equipment with robust and reliable, centimetre-level positioning accuracy, even in environments where there is high mechanical shock and vibration.
Complete solution for 3D dToF sensing in mobile devices
ams has demonstrated a working system for 3D dToF sensing (direct Time-of-Flight), offering a complete solution for 3D sensing for use in mobile devices for Android.
Sensor interface IC for resistive bridge pressure sensors
Allegro MicroSystems has introduced the A17700, an automotive-grade interface IC for resistive bridge pressure sensors featuring signal conditioning algorithms. Built on automotive sensor expertise, the A17700 delivers premium performance and increased system efficiency with flexible interface options – all in a small form factor.
PTF sensors work in extreme temperatures
In stock now at distributor TTI are TE Connectivity's Platinum Thin Film (PTF) Temperature Sensors.
Collaboration to gather requirements for sensor API standards
The Khronos Group, an open consortium creating graphics and compute interoperability standards, and the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA), the European industry association dedicated to vision technology, have jointly announced the formation of an Embedded Camera API Exploratory Group, open to all at no cost, to explore industry interest in the creation of open royalty-free API standards for controlling embedded cameras and sen...
Environmental sensors range extended at Mouser
A broad variety of environmental sensors from Sensirion is in stock at distributor Mouser Electronics. The sensors target the medical and automotive industries.