Driven by an increase in factory automation and the Internet of Things, demand for sensors to monitor the critical health of machinery is rising. Downtime for these automated machines can be costly, making machine condition monitoring and predictive maintenance with sensors crucial to improving efficiency and equipment utilization. To address this need, TE Connectivity (TE) […]
Battery powered inductive proximity sensor sports 70-ft range
Mercury United Electronics, Inc. announces the release of their complete Inductive Proximity Sensor System that allows operation of the sensor and the transmitter from just two +1.5V AA batteries with a typical transmission range around 70 feet, or 22 meters. The typical total current draw for the combined Inductive Proximity Sensor and RF Transmitter module [MPRF-01] is 5 […]
Magnet-free inductive position sensing targets automotive motor commutation
Renesas Electronics Corporation launched its magnet-free IPS2550 inductive position sensor. Featuring improved performance and easy customization, as well as total stray field immunity, and reduced weight and form factor, the IPS2550 is ideal for use as an absolute position sensor for high-speed motor commutation in passenger cars, heavy-duty commercial and off-road vehicles as well as […]
Automotive noise-canceling sensor cuts cable weight, complexity
Molex introduced an accelerometer-based Road Noise Cancelling (RNC) sensor, the first product in a new family of automotive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) sensors. These sensors will play a critical role in combatting unwanted road, wind and HVAC car noise while reducing low-frequency sounds that increase driver fatigue. Advancements in the electronics industry have enabled ANC technology, […]
Temperature sensors optimized for COVID-19 vaccine monitoring and storage
Swift Sensors announces the launch of its secure wireless vaccine storage unit monitoring and alert system to enable medical facilities and pharmacies to remotely monitor COVID-19 vaccine storage temperatures, automate data logging, and respond quickly in case of an equipment problem or power failure. As vaccine suppliers and public health agencies expand the number of locations […]
Ruggedized pressure transducers withstand radiation, fatigue and high pressures
Sigma-Netics, Inc. offers durable pressure transducers that can withstand radiation, fatigue, submersion in underwater vehicles and high pressures in excess of 30,000 PSI. Available models include: -A general industrial pressure transducer with wetted material alternatives, extended thermals, and pressure ranges to 25,000 PSI. -A radiation-tolerant MV/V pressure transducer, which features custom ATP, NDE traceability, and low […]
TDK introduces revolutionary MEMS-based CO2 gas sensor platform
TDK Corporation announces the InvenSense TCE-11101, a miniaturized ultra-low-power MEMS gas sensor platform for direct and accurate detection of CO2 in-home, automotive, IoT, healthcare, and other applications. The TCE-11101 introduces new technology that expands TDK’s sensor leadership into new applications and solutions, as part of the new SmartEnviroTM family. Its small size and low power […]
The basics of AC-line isolation for safety, Part 2: The solution
Isolation from the AC line is essential for user safety in many situations and can be implemented using a special isolation transformer as well as other means. Part 1 of this FAQ looked at the multiple-fault and failure scenario that can put users at risk from AC-line connected products, including appliances, instruments, or medical devices. […]
Heilind Electronics now stocking CO2 sensors for OEM manufacturing applications
Heilind Electronics is now stocking Amphenol Advanced Sensors’ Telaire brand T3022 series sensors. The most recent addition to Heilind’s diverse portfolio of carbon dioxide (CO2) sensing technologies, the T3022 series produces an I2C digital output and is designed to meet the needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) seeking low-cost sensor installation. The robust T3022 line features […]
3D depth sensor is based on ToF technology
Gaming, virtual e-Commerce, 3D online education: Augmented Reality (AR) applications with three-dimensional depth sensors link the real with the digital world and are strongly demanded. Infineon Technologies AG and pmdtechnologies developed a 3D depth sensor based on the Time of Flight (ToF)-technology which outperforms other solutions in the market and aims for target applications that offer […]
