Sensors
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.
Triaxis hall position sensors provide dual-output options
Melexis has announced the MLX90374, the latest addition to its 3rd Generation of Triaxis Hall sensors, and the first to offer multiple outputs from a monolithic device. With dual outputs for the sensed motion, the MLX90374 can remove the need for a second position sensor in a range of applications. Based on Melexis’ proprietary 3D Hall sensing technology, the MLX90374 provides the absolute position of a moving magnet, covering 360°...
Sensor node evaluation kit speeds up IoT development
The STEVAL-BCN002V1B BlueNRG sensor node development kit from STMicroelectronics (ST) is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. The fully equipped evaluation kit includes the BlueNRG-Tile multi-sensor board and STEVAL-BCN002V1D programming board for the development of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Sensor detects motion in nine degrees of freedom
The BMX160 9-axis sensor from Bosch is in stock at Mouser Electronics. The compact, power-efficient sensor combines Bosch’s advanced accelerometer, gyroscope and geomagnetic sensor technologies to deliver a solution for a wide range of applications such as smartphones, 3D scanning, fitness trackers, gaming, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices.
3D sensor optimised for consumer electronics manufacturing
Manufacturer of 3D sensors for inspection and measuring technology, SmartRay, has launched a new addition to its successful ECCO sensor family, balanced for the application requirements of consumer electronics manufacturing. Delivering high-speed 3D scanning performance in an economical and compact design, ECCO 95.020 provides an ultra-high resolution and superior 3D image quality that ensures faster production lines and throughput.