Sensors
Active fire protection market set for growth post-COVID-19
The active fire protection market is comprised of detection/alarms and suppression systems. Alarms and detection systems account for 63% of the overall active fire protection market, having gained slight share over the last two years, with the majority of installations of products and systems going into the non-domestic sectors. Domestic smoke alarms only account for a small portion of total market value.
Time-of-flight sensor light pulse delivers depth accuracy
The ams TMF880, which is available from Digi-Key Electronics is a true direct time-of-flight (ToF) sensor system in a single modular package.
InnoSenTs iSYS-6030 filling level radar for avoiding collisions
InnoSenT has developed an updated version of the successful iSYS-6003 filling level radar. The new product is called iSYS-6030 and is used for contactless distance measurement. The reworked version provides customers with better accuracy and more flexibility in terms of applications.
TI mmWave sensors in stock at Mouser
The new IWR6x mmWave sensors from Texas Instruments (TI) are now being shipped by distributor Mouser Electronics.
WAI highlights OEM quality manufactured mass air flow sensors
WAI highlights its line of superior mass air flow sensors (MAF) for measuring air flow entering a vehicle’s engine. WAI is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certified supplier of superior quality MAF sensors that perform under extreme harsh environments. MAF sensors help maintain optimal vehicle fuel efficiencies in any environment, saving customers money over the long term.
SICK casts wide with versatile AS30 array sensor
SICK has developed a versatile, high-precision array sensor, the AS30, that is easily adapted to a multitude of machine guidance and process control tasks in manufacturing and logistics. With a repeatability of up to 0.03mm and a wide 50mm 2D light band, the SICK AS30 delivers industry-leading performance for classic array sensing tasks such as edge guidance or conveyor control.
OmniVision full HD image sensor for security cameras
OmniVision has announced the OS02G10 security image sensor, which provides the best value for mainstream, high-volume security cameras requiring 1080p resolution and excellent low-light pixel performance.
Digital inclinometer features machine learning
The IIS21CLX from STMicroelectronics is a high-accuracy, low-power, 2-axis digital inclinometer for use in applications such as industrial automation and structural-health monitoring.
Subaru selects Xilinx to power new-generation EyeSight system
Xilinx has announced that its technology is powering the new version of Subaru’s vision-based advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), EyeSight. Integrated into the all-new Subaru Levorg, the new EyeSight system will provide advanced features including adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and pre-collision braking, putting best-in-class safety technology into the hands of consumers.
Model 2276 series of capacitive accelerometers released
Silicon Designs has announced its high-performance, Model 2276 Series for zero-to-medium frequency aerospace and automotive testing, industrial vibration monitoring and robotics instrumentation applications.