Single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) sensors are emerging on the market and are being used in automotive, medical, and industrial applications … [Read More...] about What are the design challenges when using SPAD sensors?
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What are the key considerations for integrating lidar and radar data for robust perception: part 2
Practical techniques for improving sensor fusion accuracy In addition to the usual design techniques for improving sensor performance such as (1) … [Read More...] about What are the key considerations for integrating lidar and radar data for robust perception: part 2
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Key Considerations for integrating LiDAR and radar data for robust perception: part 1
For autonomous vehicle (AV) applications, both radar and LiDAR (light detection and ranging) are often used in addition to high-definition cameras and other sensors. The proper fusion of the output … [Read More...] about Key Considerations for integrating LiDAR and radar data for robust perception: part 1
FIR temperature sensor provides 50 ° FOV and I²C interface
Melexis has introduced the MLX90637, a surface-mount far-infrared (FIR) temperature sensor developed for thermal monitoring of key electric-vehicle (EV) powertrain components. Designed for … [Read More...] about FIR temperature sensor provides 50 ° FOV and I²C interface
Integrated current sensors measure 100 A and 1000 A, product digital outputs
Bourns, Inc. announced its SSD-1000A Digital Current Sensor Series. Highly integrated and compact, Bourns new shunt-based current sensors feature a current range from 100 A to 1000 A and offer … [Read More...] about Integrated current sensors measure 100 A and 1000 A, product digital outputs
Are additional sensors needed for Waymos?
When well over 1” of rain fell rather quickly in various parts of Phoenix recently, areas prone to flooding accumulated much more. As one of the highest amounts of rain to fall within the past seven … [Read More...] about Are additional sensors needed for Waymos?
Magnetic current device targets wide bandgap switching control
A new magnetic current sensor has been introduced by Allegro Microsystems that delivers a 10 MHz bandwidth using tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) technology. The device is intended for power system … [Read More...] about Magnetic current device targets wide bandgap switching control
Automotive sensor requirements for software-defined vehicles: latency, resolution, and zonal architecture
The automotive industry's shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDV) and electrification is forcing a fundamental rethink of development processes, component specifications, and cross-industry … [Read More...] about Automotive sensor requirements for software-defined vehicles: latency, resolution, and zonal architecture
Module connects thermocouples to CAN bus
The model TI8 from Metis Engineering lets you connect up to eight isolated channels. UK-based Metis Engineering has introduced an eight-channel thermocouple module that digitizes temperature … [Read More...] about Module connects thermocouples to CAN bus
CMOS image sensor supports MIPI CSE 2.0 cybersecurity standard
OMNIVISION has announced the OX08D20, an 8-megapixel CMOS image sensor with TheiaCel technology for automotive exterior cameras. The device is designed for advanced driver assistance systems and … [Read More...] about CMOS image sensor supports MIPI CSE 2.0 cybersecurity standard
Inductive sensor IC processes two coil sets simultaneously
Melexis has introduced the MLX90514, a dual-input inductive sensor integrated circuit. The device processes signals from two sets of coils simultaneously to compute differential or vernier angles … [Read More...] about Inductive sensor IC processes two coil sets simultaneously
How to implement multi-sensor fusion algorithms for autonomous vehicles
To achieve autonomous vehicle (AV) operation, sensing techniques include radar, LiDAR, and cameras, as well as infrared (IR) and/or ultrasonic sensors, among others. No single sensing technique is … [Read More...] about How to implement multi-sensor fusion algorithms for autonomous vehicles
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