Sensors
Temperature sensors ensure accuracy in cold environments
The MCP990Xfamily of System Management Bus (SMBus) temperature sensor ICs from Microchip are for monitoring of up to four channels in cold, outdoor and industrial low-temperature applications ranging from freezers and refrigerators to base stations and remote radio units. With ±1°C maximum accuracy for both external and internal diode temperatures from -40°C to +65°C, these ICs provide a low-cost, highly flexible solution where...
Mini methane sensor makes successful flight test
As part of a project to improve safety in the energy pipeline industry, researchers have successfully flight-tested a miniature methane gas sensor developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, on a Vertical Take-off and Landing small unmanned aerial system (sUAS). The sensor, similar to one developed by JPL for use on Mars, enables detection of methane with much higher sensitivity than previously available for the industry ...
Smart Windshield is concept for motorbike rider safety
The obvious advice for bike riders as well as car drivers is the same: stay focused. Avoid messaging and phone calls that could take your mind off the most important activity facing you, handling the car or bike on the road. And yet many drivers of all ages allow themselves to be distracted by smartphones. Samsung earlier this month issued a video that indicates they have been thinking along the line of a solution that can avoid dangerous distrac...
Increased accuracy for IoT and wearable devices
In recent years, the market for MEMS sensors market has grown rapidly and is widely adopted in consumer electronics, industrial control, automotive electronics and other fields. New technology based on motion sensing fusion is playing an increasingly critical role in IoT and wearable applications.
PCB Piezotronics reduces pricing for industrial accelerometers
PCB Piezotronics has announced reduced pricing for its high quality shear mode industrial accelerometers with units starting at just £99 and delivery available in less than a week. Suitable for permanent installations and continuous online monitoring systems, model 603C01 is a general purpose industrial ceramic shear mode ICP accelerometer offering 100mV/g from 0.5 to 10kHz and at £99 is highly competitive.
Strategic alliance to advance IIOT solutions
Two US-based companies, BinMaster and Device Solutions, have announced a strategic alliance that will aim to revolutionise remote monitoring with end-to-end solutions for sensor-based networks. The companies have teamed-up and designed systems that automate data collection, dissemination and reporting.
Tech driving down ‘crash for cash’ claims
As cars become increasingly connected, information concerning speed, acceleration, braking and cornering is more easily accessible via the vast array of sensors that are now integral to today’s automobiles.
Tronics pact strengthens Acal BFi sensors offering
Acal BFi has signed a new pan-European distribution agreement with Tronics Microsystems Acal BFi will be exclusively distributing Tronics Microsystems GYPRO high performance MEMS inertial sensors to the European markets. Tronics Microsystems is an independent European supplier of high performance inertial products.
Transmissive sensors qualified to AEC-Q101
The TCPT1600 and TCUT1600 transmissive sensors from Vishay are now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. The compact, surface-mount transmissive optical sensors are qualified to AEC-Q101 standards for automotive and industrial applications, and feature a wide operating temperature range of -40 to +125 degrees Celsius.
Press-fit reed sensor offers no-accessory installation
Featuring crush ribs on the capsule that requires no attachment accessories for installation, Littelfuse has introduced the 59040 series press-fit reed sensor. This magnetically operated sensor is designed to press-fit securely into a 9.5mm (3/8”) diameter hole and offers another sensor option for the competitive reed sensor market. Its enhanced sensitivity allows for a wider air-gap between the sensor and its matching 57040 actuator.