MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) technology is used for over 90% of the pressure sensors sold today. Usually, low-cost plastic packaging is used for these sensors. To survive harsher environments more rugged stainless steel packaging and a highly durable connector are required. Setra Systems, Inc. took all of these technology aspects into account with the design of […]
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Modular Optical Rotary Encoders Address Many Applications
Non-contact optical rotary encoders can address motion control applications in dynamic stages and machines in the general automation or semiconductor industries, such as a pick and place machines. These sensors are also used on air bearing spindles, blood pumps, and servo motors in robotic applications. By offering its ERO 1200/1400 series of modular optical rotary […]
LiDAR Sensor Addresses Mobile Mapping Applications
The Velodyne LiDAR division’s 360° HDL-32E LiDAR sensors measures Calibrated Reflectivity data. This data helps to localize license plates, street signs and lane markings within 2D pictures and surround video data for classification/cataloging during asset management and blurring of privacy information. The sensor has a compact footprint and an acquisition rate of ~700,000 data points […]
Sense Eye Movement for Increased Safety
Autonomous vehicles have drawn a lot of attention recently. However, subtle controls that keep the driver’s eyes on the road or detect when the driver is not sufficiently alert are appearing to add incremental control to vehicle’s and increase safety. Based on a gaze detection camera, automotive supplier Valeo has demonstrated an infotainment system controlled […]
How Far Away are Printed Sensors?
Thinfilm, headquartered in Norway, working technology from PST Sensors has demonstrate the first printed temperature sensing system and is working towards commercialization. The company plans on delivering near-field communication (NFC)-readable sensor labels in 2014: Sensing, memory, and RF communication, all in a single label for under $1. IDTechEx has identified several other companies, universities, and […]
Integrated Solution for Torque and Position Sensing
Electronic power steering (EPS) contributes 3% to 4% reduction in fuel consumption in a variety of vehicles. TT Electronics’ Sensing and Control division’s integrated solution for measuring torque and steering wheel angle combines its non-contacting torque sensor with a multi-turn position sensor in a single compact package. The Magnetorque Plus sensor’s torque and position sensing […]
White Papers Provide Details for Selecting Pressure Transducers
Companies put a lot of effort into developing white papers. While the paper puts the company’s products in the most desirable category, a lot of carefully researched information is available in white papers. This saves the reader hours of effort and helps point them in the right direction to verify details that may or may […]
What Does a Microcut have to do with an Airbag Sensor?
When you hear the term microcut in the context of airbag sensors, it sounds like it would refer to a very fine cut occurring in the airbag. It actually means something quite different. In the PSI5 airbag network specification, microcuts are extremely brief interruptions in the power supply to the sensor following an impact. The […]
Ultrasonic Sensor Packaging Shrinks
For most sensor applications, smaller is better, especially if performance does not suffer. With this goal, MaxBotix Inc. designed its UCXL-MaxSonar-WR-series sensors building on the success of its current outdoor sensors. With a shorter overall height of 25.27 mm (0.9995 in), the flexible, OEM-customizable products are intended to be integrated into a customer’s system with a […]
Conference Addresses Smart Systems Integration
The Smart Systems Integration 2014 Conference (SSI 2014) will take place in Vienna Austria on March 26-27 and address the integration issues of miniaturized systems that use microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS), ICs and electronic components. At SSI 2014, over 100 internationally recognized speakers from industry-leading organizations in science and industry will provide attendees with […]