Sensors
Energy-harvesting technology to make roads safer
An eco-friendly energy-harvesting smart sensor could help make roads safer by identifying potentially dangerous driver behaviour. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are an emerging technology that harvests the freely available mechanical energy from daily human activities.
Silicon pin photodiode enhances bio sensor performance
Vishay Intertechnology has broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new high speed silicon PIN photodiode with enhanced sensitivity to visible and infrared light.
Ultrasonic sensors product line added to portfolio
CUI Devices’ Sensors Group has announced the addition of ultrasonic sensors to its product portfolio. Offering a range of transmitter, receiver, and transceiver options with analogue outputs, the ultrasonic sensors feature distance ratings from 0.2 up to 18m and beam angles of 75 or 80o.
NTC thermistor withstands temperatures up to +185 °C
A new AEC-Q200 qualified NTC thermistor with PEEK-insulated, nickel-iron (NiFe) leads and a low thermal gradient has been released by Vishay Intertechnology.
Introducing an innovative in-cabin sensing solution
South Korean imaging radar technology startup, bitsensing, has announced a partnership with Infineon Technologies to advance the in-cabin sensing experience with the launch of the 60GHz MOD620 radar. The MOD620 was designed by bitsensing and enabled by Infineon to provide a powerful safety monitoring solution that drivers can trust.
Small proximity sensor for wireless earbuds
ams has launched the TMD2636, a fully integrated proximity sensor which reportedly occupies 30% less space than currently available solutions, and so delivers trans-formational added value to manufacturers of True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds.
SCD4x evaluation kit for the CO2 sensor
Sensirion has presented the SEK-SCD41 CO2 sensor evaluation kit. The SEK-SCD41 evaluation kit has been designed for easy and cost-efficient evaluation of Sensirion’s SCD4x CO2 sensor. High levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) compromise humans' cognitive performance and well-being. Thanks to new energy standards and better insulation, houses have become increasingly energy efficient. However, CO2 produced by the human metabolism can accumula...
New line scan image sensors enable higher throughput
ams has launched the 4LS series, adding new faster and higher resolution line scan image sensors to its broad family of sensors for machine-vision applications. Use of cameras equipped with 4LS sensors will help operators of the latest smart factories to maintain the highest standards of quality control while increasing the volume of production output.
QPS201 quick personnel scanner installed at Kerry Airport
Rohde & Schwarz has installed a personnel scanner at Kerry Airport, Farranfore, Ireland, delivering technology that enables a high throughput, enhanced security, and increased safety for airport customers and staff. The airport has chosen the latest model, the latest generation R&S Quick Personnel Security (QPS) QPS201 launched earlier in 2020, becoming the first Rohde & Schwarz security scanner installation in Ireland.
TTI adds Cynergy3 pressure sensors to inventory
Cynergy3 (Sensata) Wireless Pressure and Temperature Transducers are now in stock at distributor TTI.