At Sensors Expo 2018, Faheem Faheem, the Director of R&D for Visionix Engineering for Thales Visionix, discusses NavChip 2, a next-generation inertial measurement unit (IMU) with high sensitivity and high performance. Architected around proprietary technologies and advanced signal processing techniques, the IMU contains a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope for 6-axis motion sensing. […]
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What’s new in low pressure sensing?
At Sensors Expo 2018, Dale Dauenhauer, the General Manager of All Sensors explains All Sensors’ role now that the company is part of the Sensor Group at Amphenol Corporation. All Sensors was acquired for its low pressure sensing technology. As part of Amphenol, their activities will mainly be focused into the medical market in applications […]
What’s new in robotic sensing?
At 2018 Sensors Expo in San Jose, CA, Jacob Hicks from Omron Electronic Components discusses including sensors in the Omron LD autonomous robot. The robot is linked to sensor technologies from Omron including cross referenced Raspberry Pi based cameras to provide locations and status information, similar to what might be required in a factory automation […]
What’s new in thin-film batteries?
At Sensors Expo 2018 in San Jose, CA, Jeff Sather, the vice president of Customer Solutions at Cymbet Corporation, explained the various formats for the company’s EnerChip thin-film, solid-state batteries. The wafer fabricated batteries have 5 µAH and 50 µAH ratings. The 5 µAH CBC005-BDC is a rechargeable 1.75mm x 2.15mm x 200 microns thick […]
How big is the magnetic sensing market?
Angle, position and current sensing as well as compasses and even some switches rely on magnetic sensors. While Hall-effect technology has been a dominant enabler of these sensors, so-called xMR or magnetoresistive/magnetoresistance technologies are playing an increasing role. The x can stand for anisotropic (AMR), giant (GMR) or tunnel (TMR). With these new technologies playing […]
High-performance dynamic tilt sensor module combines accelerometers, gyros, temp sensor
ACEINNA , today announced the availability of its new MEMS based, MTLT305D Dynamic Tilt Sensor Module. It combines accelerometers, gyroscopes and a temperature sensor with advanced calibration and correction algorithms to provide accurate 3D acceleration, 3D rate and Pitch and Roll measurement in dynamic, moving vehicle applications. The MTLT305D uses advanced sensor fusion (Extended Kalman Filtering) […]
What is a spirometer?
A spirometer is used to make the most common of pulmonary function tests (PFTs). It is a respiratory flowmeter that determines how well the lungs are working by measuring the amount of inhaled air, amount of exhaled air and how quickly it is exhaled. Used to diagnose asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other […]
What is an oximeter?
Unlike an oxymoron (äksəˈmôrˌän: a combination of contradictory words), a (pulse) oximeter (äkˈsimidər) is a sensing technique to measure oxygen saturation in a person’s peripheral (capillary) blood (SpO2). Using pulses in the capillaries of the tested area, the noninvasive measurement helps to evaluate a variety of medical conditions that affect the function of the heart […]
What is a seismometer?
A seismometer is an instrument used to measure seismic (ground motion) activity caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, the use of explosives or other forces. The fundamental sensing principle for the seismometer is based on the differential motion between a free mass (which tends to remain at rest) and a supporting structure anchored in the ground […]
How big is the MEMS pressure sensor market?
According to Yole Développement’s “MEMS Pressure Sensor Comparison 2018 report,” the global microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) pressure sensor market was about $1.6 billion US in 2017. It will grow by 3.8% per year to reach a value of $2B in 2023. While automotive and consumer applications are the largest markets, medical and industrial markets continue to […]