To answer this question, you first need to know what an IP69K package is. The (IEC) developed its IEC 60529 rating system to define different degrees of protection (i.e., ingress protection (IP)) for enclosures. The most recent version is IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV, Consolidated version, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code). It costs hundreds […]
MEMS & Sensors
Single-chip millimeter wave sensors deliver range accuracy down to >50 micrometers
Texas Instruments new mmWave single-chip complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) portfolio includes five solutions across two families of 76- to 81-GHz sensors with a complete end-to-end development platform. Available for sampling today, the AWR1x and IWR1x sensor portfolio delivers up to three times more accurate sensing than current mmWave solutions on the market. The combination of sophisticated analog […]
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Making sense of thermocouples and interfaces (Part 1)
Temperature is the most frequently measured real-world variables, and despite its age, the thermocouples are still among the most-used temperature sensors. They are used in test and measurement equipment, instrumentation, and even in standard home ovens due to their low cost, reliability, simplicity, and ability to measure into the hundreds of degrees. What is a […]
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SMD three-axis MEMS accelerometers target industrial uses
Murata Americas today announced the availability of the SCA3300 series high performance 3 axis MEMS accelerometers aimed at a broad range of industrial and automotive applications. Measuring just 7.6 x 8.6 x 3.3mm, this small surface mount sensor offers several measurement ranges of 1.5, 3, or 6g and features lower than 10mg offset stability. The series delivers best-in-class MEMS sensor characteristics with a non-linearity of 0.1 percent […]
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Plugfest interoperability testing event for early adopters of new MIPI I3C sensor interface
The MIPI® Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, today announced the successful completion of its first MIPI I3CSM Plugfest interoperability event. The plugfest, held March 27-28 in Barcelona, Spain, in conjunction with the MIPI Alliance Member Meeting, provided the first opportunity for early adopters of the new MIPI I3C sensor interface to […]
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What are active and passive sensors?
“Passives” in general within the electronics community are devices that do not drive or transmit power or signals. Passives do not control electricity directly and do not require external power sources to accomplish control of an electrical signal. Examples of passive components are resistors (R), capacitors (C), inductors (L), transformers, antennas, potentiometers (variable resistors), diodes […]
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Low-light image sensors work at near-infrared wavelengths
ON Semiconductor is expanding its portfolio of Interline Transfer Electron Multiplication CCD (IT-EMCCD) image sensors with new options that target not only low-light industrial applications such as medical and scientific imaging, but also commercial and military applications for high-end surveillance. The new 4 megapixel KAE-04471 uses larger 7.4 micron pixels than those found in existing […]
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High performance 5.1-Megapixel imaging chip targets high-end security camera apps
ON Semiconductor has unveiled AR0521 CMOS image sensor – the first imaging product based on a 2.2 micrometer (μm) Back Side Illuminated (BSI) pixel technology platform targeted specifically at security and surveillance applications. The AR0521 is a small optical format 1/2.5-inch (7.13mm), 5 megapixel (MP) digital image sensor with an active pixel array of 2592 […]
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Wafer-based Tunneling Magnetoresistive analog sensor targets fluid measurement apps
Coto Technology has released the new RedRock RR110 wafer-based TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistive) analog sensor. Offering strong magnetic sensitivity, high directionality, small package size, and a highly-competitive price, the RR110 analog sensor is ideally suited for continuous fluid measurement applications including countertop appliances, white goods, utility meters, medical devices, security and anti-tampering applications, industrial positioning, and […]
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Alphabet soup: understanding IoT acronyms and how to compare them
By Matt Smith, Head of Cortet Engineering. Colorado Offices As the Internet of Things (IoT) industry continues to expand, new information on emerging best practices, technical specifications and design considerations continues to flood the market. Here at CEL, one of our priorities is helping you navigate through the deluge of information and identify which technology […]
