Sensors
Sensor technology opens up for smarter presence detection
New sensor technology can bring about new and more efficient presence detection in, for example, the construction and real estate sector. The solution is a small, inexpensive, battery-powered and IoT-caged sensor that will also be able to be connected very quickly with the help of the upcoming 5G networks. Anders Jansson, CTO at the Swedish IR sensor company, JonDeTech, explains how.
Automotive grade current sensor IC improves safety
Allegro MicroSystems has announced a new family of automotive AEC-Q100 qualified, monolithic Hall effect current sensor ICs. Small and energy efficient, the ACS71240 family is suitable for electric vehicle chargers, DC/DC converters, as well as industrial motor and IOT applications.
Temperature sensor suits harsh environments
A temperature and humidity sensor from Sensirion is in stock at RS Components. The SHT85 builds upon Sensirion’s SHT3x series, which offers CMOSens technology that for more than 10 years has delivered highly accurate units with long-term stability.
Fieldbus modules with IO-link master functionality
The new range of Fieldbus modules with IO-Link master functionality from ifm electronic, are designed to meet the demands for increasing levels of intelligent sensing and control to facilitate the drive toward increasingly sophisticated automation and IT. These robust, decentralised modules are Industry 4.0 ready and enable connectivity of sensors to PLC’s via the fieldbus and securely to the IT infrastructure via a separate IoT port.
Dual IO-Link transceiver with DC/DC regulator and surge protection
Designers can now enable smarter digital factories with the MAX22513 surge-protected, dual-driver IO-Link device transceiver with integrated DC/DC buck regulator from Maxim Integrated. As the industry’s smallest, most power-efficient and robust IO-Link device transceiver, it is well suited for industrial IO-Link sensors and actuator devices.
Speeding check in with touch sensors
Over 47 million patients have reportedly checked in to see their GP through a Zytronic PCT touch sensor. This is because the sensors, supplied by distributor Display Technology, have been the top choice for Engage Health Systems (formerly known as Wiggly-Amps), suppliers of patient-facing services for the healthcare sector.
New sensor supplier for automotive and traffic monitoring solutions
A new supplier has established itself in the rapidly growing market for radar and high frequency signal processing in the form of Munich-based, Kymati. The company was founded by a team of radar specialists with years of technological and industry experience. Kymati sells innovative and high precision radar solutions for industrial applications, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and traffic monitoring around the world.
Isolated ICs ensure precise current measurements
A family of isolated analogue amplifiers, voltage sensors and delta-sigma modulator (DSM) devices have been introduced by Silicon Labs, designed to provide accurate current and voltage measurement with very low drift across temperature, the products are based on Silicon Labs’ robust, third-generation isolation technology.
Hall-effect switch and latch ICs enhance ADAS safety
Adding two Hall-effect sensor ICs to its growing portfolio of solutions for systems that require functional safety, Allegro MicroSystems has announced the release of the APS11450 and APS12450. The APS11450 is a family of unipolar switch ICs, while the APS12450 devices are bipolar latches. They are pin-compatible upgrades for existing three-wire Hall switch and latch ICs developed in accordance with ISO 26262:2011 with ASIL-B capabi...
Partnership to support zForce sensor modules in North America
Neonode, the optical interactive sensing technology company, has announced that Convergence Promotions LLC will act as Neonode's North American sales and marketing partner to the industrial, medical, aerospace, military, robotics and consumer markets.