Sensors
Distance sensors combine precision, speed and flexibility
The development of increasingly sophisticated automation systems is one of the main drivers for distance measurement sensors to combine features and functions such as high accuracy, high speed and micro-millimetre precision, along with all the benefits of IO-Link connectivity.
CES 2019: Bluetooth sensor designed for intelligent lighting
At CES 2019 in Las Vegas (January 8-11, 2019), EnOcean will be launching a new ceiling-mounted solar-powered occupancy sensor (PIR) for Bluetooth lighting control systems communicating via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It will be the first self-powered Bluetooth occupancy sensor on the market integrating EnOcean’s field-proven energy harvesting technology and offering best customer experience by being maintenance-free, freely positionable, hi...
Rugged micropower magnetic sensor ICs maximise battery life
Allegro MicroSystems has announced the release of a family of Micropower Hall-effect switch ICs- the APS11700 and APS11760, designed specifically for battery powered applications in harsh industrial and automotive environments. Automatic power management enables average supply current as low as 6µA while operating directly from a vehicle battery or other unregulated supply.
Drivers in the particle sensor market
The air quality monitoring in cars, homes and other buildings is driving the gas and particle sensor market, according to an analysis by Yole Group of Companies including System Plus Consulting and Yole Développement (Yole). The market was analysed with two dedicated analysis: Gas and Particle Sensors technology & market analysis and Miniaturised Gas Sensor Comparison.
Over one million euros raised to invest in R&D
The nano-technology company, Nanusens, has raised over a million Euros (£941,950) from 786 people via Crowdcube. This is a pre-Series A funding round and will enable to company to invest in R&D and additional staff as well as accelerate product roll out.
Image sensors enhance driver and passenger safety
STMicroelectronics has unveiled two new automotive global shutter image sensors, the VG5661 and VG5761, featured for driver monitoring. Both were demonstrated with automotive software innovator Jungo's driver-monitoring solution CoDriver, at the recent AutoSens Imaging conference and at electronica 2018.
High-accuracy hall effect magnetic torque sensor boosts EPS drivability
Global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, TT Electronics, has introduced the SX-4462 Hall effect magnetic non-contact torque sensor, a flexible and cost-effective sensor offering high accuracy and diagnostic capabilities for electronic power steering (EPS) applications including off-road vehicles (ORVs), three-wheelers, light commercial trucks, and tractors.
Duo to develop multi-purpose people and asset tracker
u-blox has announced a successful partnership with Arvento Mobile Systems to develop a compact people and asset tracking device with a long battery life. The Arvento Treyki Mini has eight operating modes, including special settings for tracking kids (with Geofencing), senior citizens (with an integrated fall sensor), and for use in sports, racing, and asset management. It can also be used as an emergency beacon.
Connect: What is a sensor controller?
The Sensor Controller is a small programmable CPU core that is highly optimised for low power consumption and efficient peripheral operation.
Stability with ultra-low power omnipolar hall effect sensors
Global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets, Diodes Incorporated, has announced the AH1911 and AH1921 digital Hall Effect sensors, which combine stable operating and release points (Bop and Brp) with ultra-low power operation.