Sensors
What is required to extend the life of your tires?
The storage location of your tires matters. According to experts, the correct storage temperature is the most important factor. You can also extend the service life of your tires by protecting them against moisture, chemicals, and UV radiation, and did you know a tire hotel is the easiest choice? Should I store my summer tires in the garage, basement, on the balcony, or outside next to the house? According to Martin Dražík, Prod...
Area scanners with 60GHz mmWave sensors from TI
With more and more factories being automated, there is a greater need for sensing people and objects around heavy machinery for smarter incident management.
Specialised sensors perform in extreme environments
It takes an extremely durable design to make reliable measurements in extreme conditions. Extreme environment position/displacement sensors perform where most sensors cannot survive. Extreme environment sensors are necessary for applications that require high accuracy, high reliability, and structural integrity in adverse conditions.
electronica: Sensors guide pinpoints applications
A Sensors Application Guide which – for the first time – is split by market sectors rather than by franchise or device type was premiered at electronica by TTI. Sections include Smart Building; Smart Appliances; HVAC; Renewable Energy; Robotics and Factory Automation; Materials Handling; EV and Automotive; Medical; Wearables; Drones and Unmanned Vehicles.
Simplify energy monitoring with high-accuracy sensors
LEM's ART Rogowski current sensor measures currents of up to 10000A AC and beyond. The ART achieves IEC 61869 Class 0.5 accuracy without the need for additional components which can drift over time. The ART benefits from 'Perfect Loop' technology, a patented coil clasp that eliminated the inaccuracy caused by sensitivity to the position of the conductor inside the loop, as well as providing an innovative, robust and fast 'Twist and Click' Closure...
High accuracy 3-axis inclinometer with digital angle output
Murata has announced a new 3-axis inclination sensor with a tilt angle output and digital SPI interface. The high performance SCL3300 series of devices will be used in a variety of demanding applications including levelling, tilt sensing, machine control and structural health monitoring.
The future of automotive high-efficiency power sensing at electronica
The future of its automotive and high-efficiency power and sensing technologies are demonstrated by Allegro MicroSystems at electronica 2018. Allegro MicroSystems in Hall C5 stand 232 is showcasing a variety of intelligent solutions at electronica Munich that give automotive and industrial manufacturers a competitive edge – these solutions include a new coreless current sensor IC.
Modular speed and direction sensor kit at electronica
ZF Switches and Sensors have developed a very efficient modular approach to speed and direction sensing. The hall-effect sensor’s modular design allows customers to pre-select key sensor criteria including shaft length and output interface. Supplied with a plastic housing and mounting flange all standard parts meet the requirements of IP67, and notably IP69 for harsh environmental conditions with ingress protection at depths of 20-60mm...
Safety analysis tool to simplify automotive ISO 26262 compliance
Renesas Electronics is announcing the release of the GUI CAR (Customisable Analysis Report) Tool, an innovative safety analysis tool that will enhance customers’ ability to quickly integrate Renesas products into their safety-critical automotive systems while increasing user confidence in system compliance to the latest safety standard.
CMOS image sensor features low noise charge domain
Gpixel has announced the release of GMAX3265, a high resolution (65MP) image sensor featured with the latest low noise 3.2µm charge domain global shutter pixel architecture.