In a sample application product presence needs to be verified—objects in a blister pack—before the sealing process occurs. The product and blister pack material can be various colors…
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Magnetic position sensors address automotive application issues
In addition to meeting traditionally tough automotive specs, some newer automotive applications require IS26262 safety certification. For magnetic position sensing applications, ams AS5170 (8-pin SOIC package) and AS5171…
Solution Kit for Developing Smart Cities
Complex projects such as smart cities need tools to simplify and expedite implementation. IoTSens has a Smart Cities Solution Kit specifically for this purpose. The kit contains humidity…
Multi-channel LVDT measurement system susceptibly
When LVDT signal cables are bundled together or laid close to each other in a wire trough, even for short distances, the result can be a mutual interference…
Tunneling Magnetoresistance linear magnetic field sensors handle three axes
MultiDimension TechnologyCo., Ltd. (MDT) announced TMR23xx series, a new lineup of three-axis high-performance Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) linear magnetic field sensors. They are designed for a variety of application…
Fiber optic displacement sensor has measurement accuracy in the micron range
OMRON Corporation, Kyoto City, will introduce on April 1 the new confocal fiber displacement sensor ZW-7000 Series. Incorporating the new white light confocal principle(*2) of measurement, the ZW-7000…
Magnetometer targets wearable devices with low-noise output
MEMSIC Inc. has announced the availability of its MMC3630KJ, an ultra-small size, BGA package, magnetometer for portable devices. In recent years, the market for MEMS sensors market has…
Microphone and acoustic fundamentals and advanced applications
PCB Piezotronics, Inc., announces the training class, “Microphone & Acoustic Fundamentals and Advanced Applications” to be held in Gaithersburg, MD on May 12, 2016. At this training, participants…
What Vision and Range Sensors will be used in Future Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)?
Today, radar and cameras provide the critical information for high-end vehicles with high tech Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). In fact, some vehicles have eight radar sensors, as…
Quick response pipe mount temperature sensors
TE Connectivity Ltd. now offers a series of low cost, compact pipe-mount temperature sensors that reliably measure the harsh, varying environments of HVACR systems. The new IH-492 Series,…
