Diodes Incorporated announces the ZXCT18xQ series of automotive-compliant* high-precision current shunt monitors. These single-stage instrumentation amplifiers accurately measure very small sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages up to 26V while operating from a 2.7V to 5.5V supply. Automotive applications include ambient lighting control, battery management, heated seats, and other body control systems. The […]

A voiceprint, also called a voice template, is a unique pattern of a person’s voice sounds. Based on hundreds of subtle voice characteristics, voiceprints can be used to identify a person, just like fingerprints or facial recognition. The uniqueness of voiceprints derives from the fact that there are over 70 body parts, each of which […]

ABLIC launched the S-5611A linear Hall effect IC for general-use devices. The adoption of natural energy such as solar power generation and wind power generation has continued to grow from a perspective of utilization of renewable energy, and there is also an increased focus on improving the efficiency of these types of energy in order […]

Automotive systems that impact safety require adherence to the automotive functional safety standard — ISO 26262. Those electronic and electrical systems that are interlinked to use the input from one sensor to provide different functions in the automobile and minimize system cost, have additional safety considerations. To ensure proper and verified capability, the hardware (HW), software […]

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces a new photoelectric distance sensors in the R200 series which uses Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) for precise distance measurement up to 60 m. From material handling to the automotive industry, there are many different applications that require non-contact measurement over long distances. These tasks pose challenges if the sensor must not take up…

Melexis unveils the MLX91235, a new current sensor that eliminates the need for a ferromagnetic core. The MLX91235 expands Melexis’ portfolio, enabling the measurement of larger currents flowing through external primary conductors like PCB traces and busbars. It supports automotive and alternative mobility applications like inverters, battery management systems (BMSs), and low-voltage DC-DC converters. Power […]

NewTek offers a vented design for its miniaturized series of AC-operated position sensors that provide greater endurance to pressure, temperature, shock, and vibration.  These attributes result in greater accuracy and the ability to fit into restrictive spaces when measuring the deformation of samples in test chambers for hydraulics and material testing applications.   In geologic […]

LEM has introduced a residual current monitoring (RCM) type B sensor designed for bi-directional on-board chargers (OBCs) with ASIL B capabilities. The CDT sensor addresses safety requirements in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications, including vehicle-to-load, vehicle-to-grid, and vehicle-to-vehicle systems. Bi-directional OBCs enable users to power other vehicles, appliances, or homes from their EV battery pack. These systems require […]

Iris scan biometrics is one of two techniques that use unique eyeball characteristics for security and identification purposes. The other technique is retinal scanning. Iris scans are more commonly used because they are quicker and less invasive, but retinal scanning can be more accurate. The two techniques also have different applications. A retinal scan requires […]

Melexis introduces the MLX92235, a low power Hall-effect switch with precise tolerances for consistent output update rate. The device serves automotive micropower applications including door handles, e-latches, sun visors, infotainment buttons, and brake light switches. Modern vehicles use switch and latch mechanisms across multiple systems for feedback. With switches distributed throughout cars, power efficiency is essential. The […]

If you were not previously aware of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), viewing “Under Paris,” when it streamed on Netflix in the summer of 2024, provided painful awareness of a serious and growing problem — even though the movie was fantasy.  “Under Paris” garnered over 69.6 million views in its premier in June, making […]

Melexis introduces Arcminaxis™ magnetic position sensing technology for robotic joint applications. The MLX90384, featuring Arcminaxis technology, includes an integrated circuit, magnet, and software package for system calibration and operation. The MLX90384 delivers an 18-bit resolution with a magnet-sensor placement tolerance of ±0.5 mm and operates at a nominal air gap of 1.5 mm between the […]

ST AIoT Craft, a new web-based tool from STMicroelectronics, simplifies developing and provisioning node-to-cloud AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) projects that use the machine-learning core (MLC) of ST’s smart MEMS sensors. The MLC is unique to the ST MEMS portfolio and enables decision-tree learning models to run directly in the sensor. Capable of operating autonomously, […]

Sensor Technology Ltd announced an update to its TorqSense SGR521 transducer, a significant enhancement in our innovative TorqSense rotary strain gauge series. In addition to standard digital outputs such as RS232 and USB, the TorqSense SGR521 now features an optional Ethernet output, providing users with enhanced connectivity and data transfer capabilities. This allows for seamless […]

Unique traits of fingers and hands are commonly used biometric markers. Those traits include fingerprints, finger vein recognition, hand recognition, and finger geometry. Hybrid identification systems have been developed that combine fingerprints and finger vein recognition. Artificial intelligence (AI) has recently been applied to fingerprint analysis, and it promises to increase its utility. Fingerprint and […]

A body odor recognition system uses an electronic nose (E-nose) with numerous chemical sensors to detect and identify volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air. General-purpose E-noses are available to detect and identify complex chemical mixtures that constitute aromas, odors, fragrances, and formulations. Breathalyzers are specialized E-noses used to measure the amount of alcohol in […]

The TorqSense SGR521 transducer from Sensor Technology now includes Ethernet output alongside its existing RS232 and USB capabilities. The non-contact strain gauge technology operates without slip rings and provides digital data output for torque measurement applications. The system delivers torque measurements from 175 mNm to 13,000 Nm with ±0.1% accuracy, featuring 400% mechanical overload capacity […]

SICK has partnered with CoreTigo to implement wireless communication technology for harsh industrial environments. The collaboration enables real-time data streaming for analytics, predictive maintenance, and operational monitoring. SICK’s new IO-Link Wireless product range introduces three key components. The IO-Link Wireless Master provides 2-track industrial control capabilities. The Wireless Bridge enables conversion of IO-Link Class A, […]

OMNIVISION announced the new OV0TA1B monochrome (mono)/infrared (IR) CMOS image sensor, the first and only solution that fits 3mm module Y dimension and smaller notebook computers, webcams and IoT devices. The OV0TA1B is a low-power device that is ideal for artificial intelligence (AI)-based human presence detection (HPD), facial authentication and always-on (AON) technology. The OV0TA1B […]

Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the MC-1 2800 44-Turn magnetic encoder with IO-Link output interface. Patented non-volatile technology retains turn count even when power is lost and reports correct count when power is restored. Key specifications for the MC-1 2800 include a measuring range of 15,840° (44 turns), and measured variable information of angle, turns, speed, and […]

The winners of the 2024 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday across several categories. This year’s winner in the Switches & Sensors category is fabless semiconductor company, Mobix Labs. GOLD Mobix Labs SP10T RF Switch Mobix Labs has introduced the industry’s first high-power single-pole/ten-throw (SP10T) RF switch for the land mobile […]

The winners of the 2024 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday across several categories. This year’s winner in the Switches & Sensors category is fabless semiconductor company, Mobix Labs. GOLD Mobix Labs SP10T RF Switch Mobix Labs has introduced the industry’s first high-power single-pole/ten-throw (SP10T) RF switch for the land mobile […]

The winners of the 2024 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday across several categories. This year’s winner in the Switches & Sensors category is fabless semiconductor company, Mobix Labs. GOLD Mobix Labs SP10T RF Switch Mobix Labs has introduced the industry’s first high-power single-pole/ten-throw (SP10T) RF switch for the land mobile […]

POSITAL has upgraded its Dynamic TILTIX inclinometers (tilt sensors) with enhanced signal processing algorithms, significantly improving their ability to provide accurate tilt measurements under challenging dynamic conditions. While the previous generation of dynamic inclinometers has been successfully used in many applications, the new algorithms offer more reliable performance in complex multi-axis dynamic environments. Applications that…

With extreme weather conditions, people directly impacted by the pending situation need to know how severe it will be. For hurricanes, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale provides a rating from 1 (very dangerous winds that will produce some damage) to 5 (catastrophic damage will occur) based on a hurricane’s maximum sustained wind speed. This approach […]