Sensors
The basic needs for measuring temperature sensors
This video discusses the basic needs for measuring temperature and compares the various sensor options available.
Long range sensor designed for advanced mapping and surveying
Cepton has unveiled the newest product in its SORA family of scanning LiDAR sensors. Released at AUVSI Xponential 2019, the SORA-P60L is purpose-built to deliver long range, high resolution imaging for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Understanding the encoder resolution
An incremental rotary encoder can be used to measure rotational direction, speed and angular displacement. The encoder generates two output channels as it rotates, A and B. Each output is a square wave, and in a quadrature encoder, the two outputs are 90° out of phase. By Jason Kelly, Motion Control Design and Applications Engineer, CUI Devices
Digital combination sensor designed for accurate monitoring
TE Connectivity’s (TE) TRICAN 5V is designed for engine and fuel cell applications that require a low power, digital combination sensor for accurate monitoring and diagnosis in harsh vehicle environments.
Steer by wire steering angle and torque sensor
An innovative approach to steering angle and torque measurement.
Cost-effective miniature industrial-grade inertial sensor units
The introduction of a generation of inertial motion sensors which hope to set a new standard in the market for their small size, industrial-grade performance and competitive pricing, have been announced by Xsens. The all-new MTi 600-series of inertial sensors, supplied in a 31.5x28.0x13.0mm IP51-rated case, produce roll and pitch readings accurate to ±0.2°.
Thermoelectric modules protect heat sensitive CMOS sensors
It has been announced that Laird Thermal Systems has expanded its Peltier thermoelectric module product family with the HiTemp ET Series, designed to protect critical electronic devices like CMOS sensors in high temperature applications. Recent advances in CMOS sensor technology have made these sensors practical and effective for use in a wide range of imaging applications.
Miniature sensors for challenging object detection
Sensing and Instrumentation specialist, BAUMER, has introduced a new range of optical miniature sensors which raise the standard of precisely detecting challenging objects across a range of applications. Slightly larger than a honey bee with a housing size of eight millimetres, 0200 miniature sensors provide reliable detection, even for challenging objects ultra-black, shiny, transparent or small objects (down to a size of 0.25mm diameter / width...
Cost effective material detection solution for industrial applications
Renesas has introduced its Material Detection Solution, which can detect materials or liquids easily and cost effectively without sensors by connecting electrodes using Renesas' RX130 capacitive touch-key MCUs. Replacing the sensors with this electrode approach contributes to lower BOM costs while enabling detection at multiple points using a single chip. This allows industrial equipment, OA equipment, and home appliance manufactur...
The power of ST NFC Tap and ST NFC sensor
Check out this short video which shows the power of ST25 NFC tags working with iOS based smartphone applications, ST NFC tap and ST NFC Sensor Apps.