Unlimited access to a personal feedback coach? That’s the dream of many fitness and gaming enthusiasts. With the brand new Smart Connected Sensors platform, Bosch Sensortec ensures that movements and repetitions are not only measured but that users get qualitative feedback on the movement execution. Specifically designed for full-body motion tracking, this new platform provides […]
mmWave radar sensor chip and diagnostics-integrated driver chips address functional safety
Texas Instruments has introduced new semiconductors designed to improve automotive safety and intelligence. The AWR2544 77GHz millimeter-wave radar sensor chip is the industry’s first for satellite radar architectures, enabling higher levels of autonomy by improving sensor fusion and decision-making in ADAS. TI’s new software-programmable driver chips, the DRV3946-Q1 integrated contactor driver and DRV3901-Q1 integrated squib […]
How many ways are there to measure temperature?
Temperature is the most commonly measured physical quantity. Thermometry, the measurement of temperature, involves a wide range of technologies. Its uses range from maintaining a comfortable and safe environment for people to industrial processes operating at over 3,000 °C and quantum computing operating at near absolute zero. This FAQ reviews some of the more common […]
Jointly developed reference design address depth-aware, in-cabin sensing data design challenges
Eyeris Technologies, Inc. announced their partnership on a production reference design to improve safety and comfort in the entire automobile cabin. This jointly developed reference design integrates Eyeris’ advanced monocular three-dimensional (3D) sensing AI software algorithm into Leopard Imaging’s 5-megapixel (MP) backside illuminated (BSI) global shutter (GS) camera, which uses OMNIVISION’s OX05B image sensor and […]
How will NHTSA’s AEB mandate impact sensing?
In 2019, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a draft pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) test procedure. When, the results of testing conducted in 2022 on 12 light vehicles were published in 2023 (2022 Light Vehicle Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking Test Summary, March 2023), one conclusion was: No vehicles […]
LVDTs provide critical measurements for steam turbines
Hermetically-sealed linear position sensors from NewTek Sensor Solutions tolerate the high temperatures and vibrations of steam turbines to deliver accurate and reliable position feedback on the position of the governor and throttle valves. Their high measurement accuracy also makes them ideal for monitoring turbine shell expansion and bearing vibrations as part of process control systems. […]
Intro to panel mount encoders
In the domain of electrical engineering, panel mount encoders play a pivotal role in precision measurement and control systems, influencing the performance and accuracy of a diverse range of applications. Panel mount encoders fall under the category of rotary encoders. These devices are physically affixed to panels and find primary utility in human interface applications. […]
How sensors help you play ball: part 3
Sensing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup soccer ball consists of a 6-axis motion sensor, a 3-axis magnetometer, a pressure sensor (in one version), and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. The 0 to 2 bar (0 to 29 pounds per square inch (psi)) pressure sensor with 0.025 (0.36 psi) resolution can confirm that the ball is within […]
8×8, multi-zone ToF ranging sensor operates a 1.6 mW in low-power mode
STMicroelectronics’ VL53L8CX, the latest-generation 8×8 multizone time-of-flight (ToF) ranging sensor, delivers a range of improvements including greater ambient-light immunity, lower power consumption, and enhanced optics. ST’s direct-ToF sensors combine a 940nm vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), a multizone SPAD (single-photon avalanche diode) detector array, and an optical system comprising filters and diffractive optical elements (DOE) […]
TMR sensors improve sensitivity and power efficiency
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of its highly anticipated 54100 and 54140 miniature Tunnel Magneto-Resistance (TMR) effect sensors. These sensors offer unmatched sensitivity and power efficiency, revolutionizing the magnetic sensing industry. The key differentiator of the 54100/54140 sensors is their remarkable sensitivity and 100x improvement in power efficiency compared to Hall Effect sensors. These sensors offer […]
A comprehensive exploration of IEC 60601-1-8 for medical alarm systems
In the intricate web of healthcare technology, the seamless integration of medical alarm systems plays a pivotal role in ensuring patient safety and the efficient functioning of medical equipment. Due to the mission-critical nature of these medical alarms, it should come as no surprise that additional regulations govern them, specifically IEC 60601-1-8—a standard that delineates […]
How do sensors help you play ball? Pt. 2
A FIFA-compliant match ball from adidas has a TDK InvenSense 6-axis MotionTracking device and other electronics mounted in the center of the ball. As shown in Figure 1, the adidas patented suspension system stabilizes the electronics module. Instead of having the sensing/communication module mounted on the surface of the ball near the inflator valve, the […]
How do sensors help you play ball? Pt. 1
In addition to the respect and pride of accomplishment that winning in any sport provides, if it’s done at the professional level, the monetary rewards of winning can be great as well. In fact, exceptional performance can create a lasting legacy for a player, a team, and a coach. This gives coaches, trainers, and the […]
uEye XC autofocus camera with UVC protocol — programmable or plug & play?
Whether quality assurance, logistics tasks, or kiosk systems: quickly available, optimally focused image information helps to make optimal decisions, avoid errors, and speed up work processes. When it is necessary to refocus frequently, it seems most convenient to use webcams from the consumer sector. For industrial applications, however, not only ease of operation is required, […]
New frame grabber supports high-speed GigE machine vision cameras
Teledyne DALSA is pleased to announce its Xtium2-XGV PX8, a GigE Vision-compatible image acquisition board that features a real-time depacketization engine to convert GigE Vision image packets into ready-to-use images. It also has a hardware-assisted packet resend logic that improves the reliability of image transfers while reducing the CPU overhead. Xtium2-XGV PX8 targets image acquisition from […]
Contact image sensors for scan imaging modules
Teledyne DALSA announces that its AxCIS family of high-speed and high-resolution fully integrated line scan imaging modules is in production. These easy-to-use Contact Image Sensors (CIS) combine sensors, lenses, and lights all in one, offering a lower-cost inspection system for many demanding machine vision applications. Powered by Teledyne’s multiline CMOS image sensors, AxCIS delivers superior […]
Position sensors are ASIL C-ready
TDK Corporation further extends its Micronas 3D HAL position sensor family with new HAL 3930-4100 and HAR 3930-4100 for automotive and industrial applications. Both sensors empower precise position detection with robust stray-field compensation capabilities, offering flexible digital output interfaces in the form of PWM or SENT. The single die devices are defined as SEooC (Safety […]
High-performance global shutter CMOS image sensors
Teledyne e2v announces Emerald Gen2, its new state-of-the-art CMOS image sensor family. Built on Teledyne e2v’s advanced imaging technologies, this new family delivers enhanced performance, making the new sensors ideal for a wide range of machine vision uses, outdoor surveillance, and traffic detection and monitoring cameras. Emerald Gen2 is available in 8.9-Megapixels (4,096 x 2,160) […]
What role does sensing play in a flying car?
Will your first or perhaps your next sports car be capable of flying? If you are looking for the cool factor, the Samson Sky Switchblade Flying Car is certainly worth checking out. Completing its first flight on Nov. 9, 2023, after 14 years of design and rigorous testing, the flight test data will enable the […]
What’s the difference between sensors used in underwater, flying, and creeping robots or drones? Pt 4.
Multimodal robots that can fly and walk or crawl have been the basis of research for many years. In 2016, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s GRASP Laboratory reported the development of the Picobug with multimodal characteristics of climbing, jumping, and gliding, or even flying and swimming. With a research paper detailing many executed and […]
What’s the difference between sensors used in underwater, flying, and creeping robots or drones? Pt 3.
The abilities of robots continue to advance with highly capable products performing a variety of tasks, looking almost humanlike as they speak, and even garnering appearances in movies. Perhaps less attractive but equally or even more useful, creeping or crawling robots bring drones down to earth and, in fact, inside the earth. Unlike the micro […]
Pull type solenoids features 16 standard models
The S-63-38 Series of Pull Type Tubular Solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). This series of 0.38 in. diameter solenoids features 16 standard off-the-shelf solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force, and Stroke requirement of the user. These miniature solenoids featuring a 0.38 in. diameter have a 0.66 […]
Position sensors with extended 400°F temperature range
NewTek Sensor Solutions offers several LVDTs with an extended 400°F temperature range for use in applications where temperature spikes are possible. The high-temp, AC-operated position transducers ensure reliable position measurement without failure in applications with fluctuating temperatures where standard-temperature sensors can fail, due to deteriorating insulation and intermittent connections. For example, standard-temperature position sensors […]
Illuminated version added to pizza audio indicator buzzers
CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the addition of illuminated models to its line of buzzers. The CLI family is a range of piezo audio indicator buzzers offering a variety of illumination colors, including blue, green, red, and yellow. Thanks to their built-in driving circuit, these illuminated buzzers simplify the design process for applications in need of both audible […]
What’s the difference between sensors used in underwater, flying, and creeping robots or drones? Pt 2.
While flying drones are common in military, consumer, and even commercial applications, there are a few intriguing, much smaller and less familiar flying drones in development. Called a micro air vehicle (MAV), or micro aerial vehicle, this class of very small flying drones have applications in agriculture, disaster relief, by both military and enterprise users, […]