Sensors
Renesas Electronics Introduces New V850 Microcontroller (MCU) Series with Very Low Power Consumption and High Functionality
Renesas Electronics today announced the development of the V850E2/Fx4-L series with 19 new 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). Designed for the automotive comfort and body segment, the low-power MCUs offer scalability and compatibility combined with sophisticated peripheral functions to provide premium automotive body solutions for applications such as roof or window lifters, door-, seat- and light modules, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditi...
Industry’s First Low-Voltage Digital Thermometers/Thermostats with Versatile SPI/3-Wire Interface
Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX31722/MAX31723 digital thermometers and thermostats. The devices provide local temperature readings over a user-selectable SPI or 3-wire interface. While most competitive solutions require at least a 2.7V supply, these temperature sensors can operate from a voltage supply as low as 1.7V. This low supply voltage, along with a 2.4µA low-power standby mode, makes these products ideal for low-power or batte...
Configurable, High-g, iMEMS Accelerometer
The ADXL180 iMEMS accelerometer is a configurable, single axis, integrated satellite sensor that enables low cost solutions for front and side impact airbag applications. Acceleration data is sent to the control module via a digital 2-wire current loop interface bus. The communication protocol is programmable for compatibility with various automotive interface bus standards.
Single-Axis, High-g, iMEMS Accelerometers
The ADXL78 is a low power, complete single-axis accelerometer with signal conditioned voltage outputs that are on a single monolithic IC. This product measures acceleration with a full-scale range of ±35 g, ±50 g, or ±70 g (minimum). It can also measure both dynamic acceleration (vibration) and static acceleration (gravity).
Milestones In Safety Development - Moving From Passive To Active Safety
Early traffic safety development was focusing on protecting those involved in a collision. The focus now and in the future will be on preventing accidents from happening.
Innovation Inflating International Airbag Markets
After seatbelts, airbags are recognised by automotive OEMs to be an essential safety feature within a car. IMS Research has concluded that the global fitment rate is only set to increase, with almost 90% of new production cars having at least one airbag fitted as standard by 2018. Market revenues from the sale of airbag systems are forecast to reach $20 billion in 2018, with semiconductor companies, Tier 1s and OEMs alike targeting the developing...
New StarLink Laser Sensors Feature Smart Interface, Turn PC's Into Meterless Power/Energy Measuring Systems
Ophir Photonics today announced at Photonics West, the StarLink Series of laser measurement sensors. StarLink is a collection of Ophir's most popular power/energy sensors bundled with Juno, a USB-based PC interface, and StarLab laser measurement software. Together, the Ophir sensor, Juno USB interface, and StarLab software form a meterless laser measurement system that is flexible, portable, and affordable.
PTC PCB series precision temperature controllers
The PTC Series PCB-Mount Temperature Controllers are based on our long-proven PTC-CH controllers, and deliver the stable performance and long-term reliability you expect from Wavelength Electronics. PTC Series controllers are found in such diverse applications as particle and droplet measurement, communications, manufacturing test, and medical systems.
Saelig Introduces Novel Electric Potential Sensor for Non-contact ECG and Gesture Measurements
Saelig Company, Inc. announces the availability of the EPIC Sensor (Electric Potential Integrated Circuit), a new, innovative game-changing electric field sensor. This completely new sensor technology measures electric field changes without requiring physical or resistive contact. EPIC is an award winning, patent-protected sensor that can rapidly measure electric potential sources such as electrophysiological signals or spatial electric fields.
Sony Develops New RGBW Coding and HDR Movie Functions
Sony Corp. today announced the development of two CMOS image sensor models designed for use in smartphones and other devices. They are equipped with Sony's unique RGBW Coding function which allows images to be captured with low noise and high picture quality even in low-light conditions. They also contain Sony's HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie function which allows brilliant color to be captured even in bright settings. Sony has also developed a m...