Sensors
Aerospace proximity sensors cut maintenance costs
A series of new patented IHM (Integrated Health Monitoring) Aerospace Proximity Sensors for harsh duty aircraft applications are now available in Europe through TTI. The IHM Series are non-contact devices designed to sense the presence or absence of a target, providing on/off output, plus they can also be configured with an optional health monitoring output to the host system.
Colour sensor module provides design flexibility
The TMD3700 proximity and colour sensor module from ams is in stock at Mouser Electronics. The sensor module senses RGB colour, ambient light, and proximity to provide OEMs with design flexibility and the ability to provide a better display viewing experience. The sensor module’s performance and small space requirements are optimal for next-generation mobile devices with ultra-thin profiles and narrow bezels.
Sensor brings multi-object detection to mobile applications
STMicroelectronics has released its third-generation laser-ranging sensor based on its industry-leading FlightSense technology. The VL53L1 sensor benefits from new patented silicon- and module-level architectures, adding for the first time, optical lenses to the module. This combination boosts core performance while ¬introducing many new features including multi-target detection, cover-glass crosstalk immunity at long distance, and programmab...
A promising future for sensors
The MEMS & sensor offering has never been so diverse. Inertial, pressure, temperature, (bio-)chemical and gas sensors as well as microphones, fingerprint and iris recognition. All devices are part of the IoT revolution. Yole Développement (Yole) analysts are currently noting plenty of excitement within the MEMS & Sensors sector. Dream or reality: what is the status of IoT applications?
Eliminating cyber threat to autonomous cars
Trillium Inc announced the successful closing of its Series A financing round with investments by lead investor Global Brain, Mizuho Capital and DBJ Capital. Trillium designs and provides custom, multi-layer adaptive cyber-security systems, focused in the near-term on automotive needs - but applicable to the entire IoT spectrum. "With funding now in place, we are set to move quickly to market with a robust and urgently needed solution," said Davi...
Living sensors at your fingertips
Engineers and biologists at MIT have teamed up to design a “living material” — a tough, stretchy, biocompatible sheet of hydrogel injected with live cells that are genetically programmed to light up in the presence of certain chemicals. In a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers demonstrate the new material’s potential for sensing chemicals, both in the environmen...
RFID sensors: Filling a real need or hoping for the best?
RFID is booming - it now accounts for the largest number of silicon Integrated Circuits (ICs) made of one particular type. But in addition to over 20% growth over the next few years, there is much more to come. According to IDTechEx, RFID is moving beyond wireless identification alone to wireless sensing of parameters such as temperature, humidity and much more.
Thin and flexible coils look to empower smart cities
LEM has upgraded its 'ART' Rogowski current sensor so that it measures current of up to 10,000A AC and beyond with class accuracy 0.5. The ART achieves IEC 61869 Class 0.5 accuracy without the need for additional components like resistors or potentiometers, which can drift over time.
Differential pressure sensors combine accuracy, stability & functionality
Sensirion presents differential pressure sensors from its SDP800 series. The sensor is the result of more than 15 years of experience in measuring air flow to millions of HVAC systems, car engines and patients. They consequently utilize the successful features of the SDP600 differential pressure sensor and come in the same proven housing, which enables easy integration.
SST & Sparkfun collaborate on sensing hardware
In order to address the vibrant and constantly expanding maker market, SST Sensing Ltd. has partnered up with Sparkfun. Together they have developed and simple to implement solution for single point liquid detection using infrared technology. This highly reliable and accurate solution comprises an Optomax Digital liquid level switch which is connected to an Arduino board via the TTL output and powered by its 5V source.