Sensors
Time-of-flight sensor enables multi-object ranging
STMicroelectronics has extended the capabilities of its FlightSense time-of-flight sensors by introducing the VL53L3CX with patented histogram algorithms that allow measuring distances to multiple objects as well as increasing accuracy.
Sleep monitor strip now on sale at TTI
Distributor TTI has introduced TE Connectivity’s Sensor Solutions Piezo Film Sleep Monitor Strip.
STMicro reveals NFC reader IC for digital car keys
STMicroelectronics has extended its portfolio of ST25R NFC reader ICs with a new addition to the successful digital car key line, the ST25R3920. The new device introduces enhanced features for stronger performance, including rapid key response and extended range.
PB25 PbS detector from LASER COMPONENTS
Since its founding in 1982, LASER COMPONENTS has specialised in IR sensors for use in fire detection devices, such as the new PB25 PbS detector.. The company manufactures both lead sulphide and pyroelectric detectors at its assembly plant in Tempe
Cirrus Logic launches advanced haptic solutions
With the goal of elevating the user experience for a wide range of consumer devices, Cirrus Logic has leveraged its technology in low-power, low-latency mixed-signal processing to develop an advanced product portfolio of haptic solutions and sensing integrated circuits (ICs).
Time-of-flight sensor enables multi-object ranging
The capabilities of ST Microelectronics’ FlightSense time-of-flight (ToF) ranging sensors has been extended with the VL53L3CX device.
Digitisers used for road-radar to detect wild animals
Every two minutes there is an accident caused by wildlife on German roads at a cost to the insurance industry of more than €600m in 2015 alone. To address this, the Universities of Applied Sciences of Ulm and Heilbronn along with industrial partners have created 'SALUS' to help detect wild animals.
Dual angle sensor demo board for magnetic on-axis encoder
The new dual angle sensor demo board PVL3M has provided an XMR sensor (AMR angle sensor AA746C from Sensitec) in combination with the multiturn Hall sensor iC-PVL from iC-Haus for on-axis absolute angle measurement and revolution counting.
Improving coverage and confidentiality of video surveillance solutions
If a picture is worth a thousand words, high definition video must be worth much, much more. It’s what’s made the technology so popular in such a broad range of applications, including online face‑to‑face communication, entertainment, domestic surveillance, access control, and more.
BLE modules highlighted in e-newsletter
The Panasonic PAN1780 Series is featured in Future Electronics’ latest e-newsletter, Sense Connect Control.