Sensors
People counting and tracking tech using mmWave radar sensor
Deliver accurate and reliable sensing for occupancy detection and people tracking with TI's technology and optimise every square meter in your building.
mmWave sensor integrates MCU and hardware accelerator
The IWR1443 device is an integrated single-chip mmWave sensor based on FMCW radar technology capable of operation in the 76- to 81GHz band with up to 4GHz continuous chirp. The device is built with TI’s low power 45nm RFCMOS process, and this solution enables unprecedented levels of integration in an extremely small form factor.
Safe sensor technology - automate with all your senses
At this year's SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg, Germany, Pilz will focus on safe sensor technology. The automation company shows components and complete solutions for the most varied applications of sensor technology in action. It is a premiere in Nuremberg for the new light curtains PSENopt II for body protection. Innovations in drive technology Pilz Motion Control (PMC) and the new qualification as a 'CECE - Certified Expert in CE Marking' are...
Image sensor brings high resolution to mainstream smartphones
Developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, OmniVision Technologies, has announced the OV16E10, the latest generation of its high-performance 16 megapixel (MP) image sensor family. The sensor is built on OmniVision’s latest 1.12-micron PureCel Plus stacked die technology with sensitivity and QE performance.
Proximity sensor boasts 20cm range in compact package
A fully integrated proximity sensor that combines a high power vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), a photodiode, a signal processing IC, and a 12-bit ADC in a single package has been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. The VCNL36687S is designed to be used in smartphones, tablets, virtual reality / augmented reality (VR / AR) headsets, and other battery-operated devices.
Half of drivers with keyless tech are concerned about car hacking
A new study shows, despite 110 car models being vulnerable to one of the most prevalent digital attacks - theft of the vehicle via hacking of the keyless entry and ignition system - only 50% of drivers with keyless access are concerned about their car being stolen. Research from MoneySuperMarket highlights the security flaws that hackers can exploit to attack your vehicle, from key jamming to phone phishing for car access.
Light section sensors feature new SmartRunner technology
Complex vision systems are often used for high precision identification and analysis of object shape and position. These kinds of automation tasks can include quality control for finished components, positioning parts correctly on an assembly line, and aligning pieces before they are gripped by a robot. The vision systems used are notoriously difficult to set up and operate, and they require highly skilled users.
Patented multi-coil technology ensures maximum precision
The PMI inductive positioning technology combines the ruggedness of an inductive proximity sensor with the precision of a position measurement and angular positioning system. The patented technology ensures highly accurate measurements, and the ability to use simple steel actuators is designed to maximise the flexibility of your application.
InstaSPIN-FOC technology enables control of any synchronous motor
InstaSPIN-FOC technology enables designers to identify, tune and fully control any type of three-phase, variable-speed, synchronous or asynchronous motor in just minutes.
Temperature sensors help engineers reduce design complexity
Texas Instruments has introduced a new temperature sensor family that offers ±0.1°C accuracy across a wide temperature range and helps simplify system design for industrial and medical applications. The TMP117 is the first single-chip temperature sensor to offer similar performance to platinum Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) while significantly reducing design complexity and power consumption, and the digital temperature sensor...