Sensors
Obstacle detection using mmWave sensors
Using automotive mmWave sensor AWR1642, we are able to detect a variety of obstacles both moving and stationary.
Mid-infrared optical sensors for portable devices
It has been announced by CEA-Leti that it has prototyped a next-generation optical chemical sensor using mid-infrared silicon photonics that can be integrated in smartphones and other portable devices. Mid-IR chemical sensors operate in the spectral range of 2.5 to 12µm, and are considered the paradigm of innovative silicon-photonic devices.
High operating temperature thermal sensor array launched
Melexis has announced a new version of its popular far infrared (FIR) thermal sensor array. The new device has lower thermal noise compared to the current MLX90640, an increased refresh rate of 64Hz and an elevated operating temperature up to 125°C. This latest sensing technology allows for simplified integration of temperature measurement into applications that enhance safety, efficiency, convenience - especially in harsh thermal condit...
$15m growth investment for radar sensor business
Developer and supplier of adaptive smart sensors, Novelda has closed a $15m funding round led by Investinor to further develop and take the XeThru radar sensor technology into high volume applications.
High power, mid-range sensor detects challenging targets
Provider of technology for industrial automation, Banner Engineering, has announced the release of the Q5X series of high power, mid-range laser distance sensors for reliable detection of challenging targets. The Q5X sensor solves difficult distance-based applications, even at acute angles, at a range from 9.5cm to two meters.
Tilt sensor designed for industrial vehicle applications
Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division has announced the launch of the VTS2021, a dual-axis, vibration-tolerant tilt sensor that offers an optimal combination of performance, safety and cost in dynamic applications, making the sensor suitable for pitch and roll detection for on- and off-highway industrial-vehicle applications, including mobile elevating work platforms.
Highly-sensitive CMOS sensors for Flash LiDAR
With the new SPAD2L192, LASER COMPONENTS now offers a solid-state CMOS sensor for Flash LiDAR applications. With a resolution of 192x2px, the single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) array offers very high sensitivity and high temporal resolution. The noise is below 50cps.
Exceeding US vehicle fire safety standards by a factor of five
A decisive step has been taken by igus towards the fire protection in car interior applications with the 3D print material iglidur I3. Not only is the material extremely wear-resistant and therefore an all-rounder for all types of wear resistant parts, it also meets the requirements for the FMVSS 302 fire test. In the tests, the measured calorific value is approximately five times lower than the maximum permitted limit.
A virtuous cycle in the uncooled IR sensing market
Reportedly, 2018 could be the year when the uncooled infrared imager and detector market reaches a tipping point with the involvement of big companies. As a consequence, the industry is showing impressive volumes and CAGR. They announced an annual growth of seven percent in value over the 2018-2024 period.
Location-aware wireless sensors at embedded world 2019
Sensor and location data analytics products will be presented by Nanotron Technologies at the embedded world exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany from February 26th to 28th, 2019. Its new analytics products aim to fill the gap between raw sensor and location data and business applications by automatically extracting event information in real-time.