Sensors
Force sensors offer higher resolution and stability
Expanding their portfolio of compression and tension load cells, Measurement Specialties has announced the ELAF series. Offering superior resolution and higher reliability while remaining cost-effective, the force sensors are suitable for high volume test and measurement requiring a low cost, compact load cell, such as batch weighing, product validation testing, assembly force and thrust measurement applications.
Sensor IC delivers medium accuracy in a small package
Specifically designed for applications requiring medium accuracy in a small package, the A1304 from Allegro MicroSystems is a linear Hall-effect sensor IC. Supporting an industrial temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, the device is suitable for applications in consumer and industrial markets.
Eliminate zero shifts caused by installation torque
Designed for use in automotive, military and aerospace applications, the XP5 is the latest miniature pressure sensor from Measurement Specialties. Featuring SanShift technology that eliminates zero shifts caused by installation torque, the sensor features linearity to ±0.25% full scale output at 5-350bar and ±0.5% full scale output for lower ranges.
Image sensor for mobile device front-facing cameras
Designed specifically for front-facing camera applications in smartphones and tablets, the OV9762 is a high-performance CameraChip sensor from Omnivision. Making use of the company’s first 1.87-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel, the image sensor provides enhanced image quality as well as best-in-class 720p high-definition video.
Photoelectric sensors require minimum mounting space
Offering optimum value and sensing performance for applications in confined spaces, the NanoView range of mini rectangular photoelectric sensors has been announced by Eaton.
Energy harvesting for ultra-low power sensors
The considerable potential for energy harvesting in the field of medical implants — where the body itself could become the energy source — means the efforts to enable ultra-low power circuits and sensors to exploit energy harvesting are accelerating, enabling autonomous operation and battery-free design to be realised. By Rich Miron, Technical Content Team, Digi-Key.
Movement/position sensor for mobiles and wearables
Comprised of a 3-axis accelerometer, a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis magnetometer, the LSM9DS1 is STMicroelectronics' most advanced module for 9-axis movement and position sensing in next-generation mobiles and tiny wearable devices. The sensors are integrated and synchronised to provide true 9-degree-of-freedom sensing, detecting linear acceleration, angular rate and magnetic field to provide complete position- and movement-sensing data.
Tiny gyroscope is optimised for OIS in smartphones
Designed specifically for optical image stabilisation in smartphones and digital still cameras, the L2G2IS is a 2-axis gyroscope with tiny dimensions of just 2.3x2.3x0.7mm. Easily integrated into next generation stabilised camera modules (which require ever smaller components), the sensor provides the high performance demanded by applications and consumers, despite a size 50% smaller by area and 60% smaller by volume than the previous generation.
Seminar explores the challenges for MEMS sensors
On January 16, 2014, Yole Développement has organised a MEMS & Imaging Technology Seminar in Korea, dedicated to MEMS devices and manufacturing technologies areas, followed by imaging. Consisting of Yole Développement presentations on the related market area, System Plus Consulting tools presentations (Reverse Costing and Cost Simulation), industrial speakers (Bosch Sensortec, CMOSIS and GMEMS) will also present their vision of ...
Terminal manufacturer opts for rugged PCT touch sensors
A Korean manufacturer of fuel dispensing equipment, Korea EnE, has selected Zytronic's ZYBRID sensors for use in a range of self-service fuel dispensing terminals. The Multicom-Self terminals from EnE utilise Zytronic's Projected Capacitive Technology in a industrial grade, bright (450cd/mm2 output), 15-inch touch display, whilst also featuring an Intel Atom microprocessor.