Sensors
Heated humidity sensor for weather observations
Dedicated for use in radiosondes and weather balloons, E+E Elektronik has released the HMC03M humidity sensor. The sensor is characterised by a short response time even at low temperature. An integrated heating resistor ensures measuring performance under condensation and icing conditions. This makes the sensor suitable for weather observations in the upper atmosphere. The HMC03M combines on a silicon substrate a capacitive relative humidity...
Multi-axis inertial measurement will revolutionise consumer electronics
MEMS combo sensors that combine multiple sensing capabilities - accelerometers, gyroscopes, pressure sensors, compasses, etc. - in a single device, with a small footprint, have seen their applications explode.
Strain sensors support load measurements
The Micro-Measurements brand of Vishay Precision Group has announced the introduction of its S5060 Series, a line of Transducer Class multi-grid advanced strain sensors. The Series is designed to facilitate reliable, accurate, cost-effective multi-axis force, torque/axial and torsional load measurements within robotics, factory automation, machinery and tooling, agricultural and off-highway vehicle, and materials testing applications. T...
Angular position sensors target industrial markets
Manufacturer of electromechanical switch and sensor solutions for the industrial market sector, ZF Switches & Sensors, can now offer designers a complete range of angular position sensors based on Hall Effect technology which responds to magnetic fields generated by a (rare-earth) magnet. The sensors provide a linear change in voltage output corresponding to the rotation of the actuator. The ANG series of sensors are non-contact angular ...
IoT based monitoring system on display at Sensor + Test
At the Nuremberg Sensor + Test Trade Fair taking place from 30th May to 1st June, Lemonbeat will be presenting its 'innogy bit.B' solution in hall 2, booth 2-404. The process and energy monitoring system, which records, monitors and evaluates the energy, production and environmental data of industrial machinery, is based on the Lemonbeat IoT technology.
Active matrix sensor overcomes false touch issues
Peratech has been selected to participate in the Innovation Zone (I-Zone) at SID Display Week 2017. The I-Zone showcases cutting-edge demos and prototypes expected to become the products of tomorrow. The SID conference, premiering the best display technologies and related electronics, takes place in Los Angeles, CA. Peratech will profile its active matrix sensor and other innovative force / touch solutions based on its Quantum Tunnelling Com...
A smarter alternative to the crash test dummy
EU-funded researchers have developed user-friendly tools to position and personalise advanced Human Body Models for use in designing safer vehicles. Whenever you get behind the wheel or strap on a seatbelt as a passenger, you are surrounded by passive safety mechanisms. Whether it be the seat belt itself, an air bag or the layout of the passenger area, passive safety refers to all the design measures taken to protect a vehicle’s occupa...
The power of low noise in IoT smart sensors
Performance vs. power dissipation - it’s one of the most delicate trade-offs for those who develop smart sensors for the emerging IoT-based application space.
Three-phase sensorless BLDC driver is previewed at PCIM Europe
PCIM Europe 2017: Among the sensors and power ICs from Allegro MicroSystems Europe at PCIM Europe 2017 (Hall 7 stand 441), there was a preview of the A5931 motor driver IC.
Inertial modules support unmanned aerial vehicles
MEMSIC has announced the addition of the VG380 to its portfolio of inertial modules. These new vertical gyros provide highly accurate pitch and roll (with respect to gravity), in both static and dynamic conditions, at a very attractive size and price points. The static and dynamic accuracy is specified at +/-0.2 and +/-1.0 degrees (respectively) over the -40C to +85C temperature range. The VG380 is offered in two package/interface options, V...