Sensors
Delivering solid-state LiDAR systems for the automotive industry
ams has announced that it has signed an agreement to team with Ibeo Automotive Systems, the German specialist for automotive LiDAR sensor technology, and ZF Friedrichshafen, one of the largest technology companies for mobility worldwide to advance solid-state LiDAR technology for use in autonomous driving and other applications. The three companies will partner on joint R&D efforts to ensure that this technology can be quickly and safely adop...
Automotive temperature sensors systems training
A video from Texas Instruments provides automotive temperature sensor systems training. During this training, viewers will learn about temperature sensor ICs and automotive applications. Automotive manufacturers are placing temperature sensors in transmissions, USB ports, displays, HEV/EV batterypacks, and many other automotive systems.
How to use temperature sensors to protect an automotive transmission
The automotive industry is rapidly introducing new technologies as automotive manufacturers seek to provide consumers vehicles with improved convenience, comfort, performance and fuel economy. The most visible technology innovations are often in the vehicle cabin and part of the infotainment system.
Automotive CMOS image sensors at Autosens 2019
A driver of energy efficient innovations, ON Semiconductor, demonstrated its comprehensive portfolio of sensors for automotive applications at the AutoSens Conference in Detroit, MI. At centre stage was the next-generation RGB-IR image sensor solution for in-cabin applications and the Hayabusa family of CMOS image sensors for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and viewing automotive camera systems.
Next-gen of cost optimised touch solutions unveiled at SID Display Week
Neonode has announced that its next generation of cost optimised high performance zForce touch solutions and a new updated version of zForce sensor modules will be unveiled at SID Display Week in San Jose, CA, 14th-16th May 2019. Neonode is now releasing the next generation of its legacy zForce touch solution for as low as $0.43 per diagonal inch in system cost, which is significantly lower than equivalent PCAP solutions.
Force sensor with high impact resistance designed for stylus pens
Alps has added the HSFPAR004A Force Sensor to its lineup. According to the company, the sensor enhances impact resistance while maintaining the industry’s smallest size and offers high linearity and high resolution, which makes it suitable for use in stylus pens and other input devices.
What do developers need to know about current sensing technology?
ACEINNA has announced the availability of a new whitepaper for engineers involved in developing power management solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. Written by Khagendra Thapa, VP Current Sensor Product for ACEINNA, this new whitepaper outlines the basic issues that are addressed by current sensors and why they are important.
Pressure sensor designed for extended temperature applications
Bourns has further expanded its line of environmental sensors to include a new pressure sensor. Bourns Model BPS140 pressure sensors are based on Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, which provides extremely accurate condition readings in a miniature package size. Designed to deliver high sensitivity/accuracy and long term reliability, the new BPS140 pressure sensors offer extended temperature capability and certain ha...
IoT sensing made accessible with plug and play solution
Global semiconductor supplier for electronics applications, STMicroelectronics, has announced the launch of SensorTile.box to help everyone from young people to expert designers discover the power of IoT and quickly understand how they can easily collect and send sensor information to the cloud.
LVDT signal conditioner to provide DC output
It has been announced that the NTC-6000 LVDT Signal Conditioner from NewTek Sensor Solutions pairs with nearly any AC-operated LVDT, RVDT or LVRT half bridge to deliver reliable position feedback in four to 20mA, zero to five volts, zero to ten volts, or RS-485 formats for process control systems requiring digital output.