Sensors
Infineon Releases New 3D Image Sensor Chip Family
Infineon Technologies today introduced a family of 3D Image Sensor chips for implementation of touchless gesture recognition. Developed in cooperation with pmdtechnologies, the new chips are the first to combine a 3D image sensing pixel array with the digital conversion and control functionality needed to design very compact and accurate monocular systems for gesture recognition applications in computers and consumer electronics devices.
Measuring Change With Energy Micro
Replacing mechanical switches with capacitive sensors may provide benefits in terms of improved ergonomics and reliability but a potential downside could be increased energy consumption from the electronic circuits needed to continually monitor the sensor inputs. Anders Guldahl, Application Engineer at Energy Micro, discusses in this ES Design magazine article.
Fujitsu 3D Gesture Recognition Technology Is Capable Of Complex Tasks
Fujitsu announce the development of 3D hand gesture recognition technology that, using video captured on a single PC or tablet camera, can detect not only vertical and horizontal hand motion, but also the forward and backward movements of increasing or decreasing distance of a hand from the display.
MEMS Helps Keep Buildings Cool
The drive to save energy and reduce costs has rekindled innovation in using thermal sensors for HVAC and a host of other building automation applications. Gabriel Sikorjak, Product Marketing Manager - Sensors, with Omron Electronic Components Europe, explores further in this article from ES Design magazine.
CISSOID Sets a New Standard for High Temperature Sensors with OPAL
OPAL is a dual Op Amp specifically designed to meet the toughest environmental constraints of sensors in automotive, industrial and general High Reliability applications such as aeronautics, military and down-hole tools (Oil&Gas) electronics. Key features include low input offset (50µV typ.), low noise (5 µVpp typ.) and single +5V ±10% power supply.
DLVR Series Low Voltage Digital Pressure Sensors
All Sensors Corporation has announced a new line of low voltage, low cost digital pressure sensors (DLVR Series). The DLVR Series Pressure Sensors offer a fully customizable, turn-key solution for design engineers looking for a digital pressure solution.
ULIS Launch Thermal Sensor Arrays Within Scope Of The MIRTIC Project
ULIS announces today it will conclude the first of two phases in the MIRTIC project with the launch of the Micro80P thermal sensor array. The launch will take place at the Sensor and Test Fair in Nuremburg, Germany, May 14 – 16, 2013. Micro80P is the first 80x80 small pixel pitch high-sensitivity array in a line of next-generation thermal sensor arrays that meet the needs of applications seeking to achieve maximum energy efficiency in everyday ...
Autoliv Introduces New Safety Cameras
Autoliv Inc has developed a Stereo Vision Sensing (SVS) system that will make driving safer and more comfortable. The new Autoliv system will help vehicle manufacturers meet the new test criteria that EuroNCAP recently announced to promote Autonomous Emergency Braking, Intelligent Speed Assist, Lane Departure Assists and Pedestrian Protection. Autoliv’s new active safety system can also be used for four additional applications.
Universal Digital Sensor Output Driver From iC-Haus
iC-Haus have today announced new universal digital output drivers, iC-DX3 and iC-DXC3. The universal digital output drivers iC-DX3/DXC3 enable compact sensors to be equipped with NPN, PNP, push-pull, and IO link-compatible output driver options. From an input voltage of 8 to 30 V an integrated linear regulator provides the sensor electronics with a stable +3.3 V voltage and 10 mA loading.
Roboteq Launches Enhanced Sensor for Guiding Robotic Vehicles along Invisible Magnetic Tracks
Roboteq, Inc introduces a new magnetic guide sensor capable of detecting and reporting the position of a magnetic field along its horizontal axis. The sensor is intended for line following robotic applications, using adhesive magnetic tape to form a track guide on the floor.