Sensors
Subaru selects Xilinx to power new-generation EyeSight system
Xilinx has announced that its technology is powering the new version of Subaru’s vision-based advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), EyeSight. Integrated into the all-new Subaru Levorg, the new EyeSight system will provide advanced features including adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and pre-collision braking, putting best-in-class safety technology into the hands of consumers.
Model 2276 series of capacitive accelerometers released
Silicon Designs has announced its high-performance, Model 2276 Series for zero-to-medium frequency aerospace and automotive testing, industrial vibration monitoring and robotics instrumentation applications.
I-150-IHF current probe for test & measurement
PPM Test has announced the new I-150-IHF Kwik-Latch clamp-on current probe. The product, developed by Prodyn Technologies, has an internal aperture of 38.1mm and bridges the gap between the popular I-125 Prodyn series (31.75mm) and much larger I-262 series (66.5mm).
SC-2440 self-contained displacement sensor introduced
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products has introduced an off the shelf, self-contained analogue output displacement sensor well suited for high-precision, and high-repeatability applications.
AccuID SMT component reel barcode decoding system
Accu-Assembly has introduce the AccuID. The new bench top system has been designed to easily produce a Reel ID barcode label for each SMT component reel than having an operator scan one label at a time using a hand scanner.
Omron touch sensors in stock at Anglia
A full range of Omron touch sensors is now being offered by distributor Anglia.
IO-Link position sensors enable Industry 4.0 environments
Sensata Technologies has announced the availability of two new Rotary Hall Effect Sensors with IO-Link– the ACW4 single turn and the TCW4 multi-turn modular rotary Hall effect sensors. IO-Link integration standardises the sensors’ outputs so that they can communicate in any IO-Link enabled fieldbus network, simplifying installation and replacement.
Intelligent face mask body temperature detection system
IBASE Technology has announced the launch of the VINO2100, an intelligent face mask and body temperature detection system powered by Intel OpenVINO-based iVINO AI recognition software. It offers real-time automated face mask detection and accurate body temperature measurement for multiple people during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Collaboration on production of printed and organic sensors
InnovationLab has announced a partnership with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, that will result in the mass production of inexpensive printed and organic sensors, freeing companies to design and produce low cost customised pressure sensors on an industrial scale for the first time.
5 advantages of graphene-based Hall effect sensors
Paragraf’s Dr Hugh Glass outlines the extraordinary technical characteristics of an exciting new electronic device - graphene-based Hall effect sensors.