The advancements in the EV industry, such as WBG devices and 800 V systems, introduce specific technical challenges for sensor accuracy and physical … [Read More...] about Increased voltage levels and faster switching speeds influence on sensor placement and accuracy in EV systems
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How can designers decrease power and increase functions in wearables: part 2
In addition to the sensing, data processing, and communication topics discussed in Part 1 of this blog, other key design aspects for wearables will be … [Read More...] about How can designers decrease power and increase functions in wearables: part 2
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- What to know when choosing a MEMS speaker: unlocking performance with modulated ultrasound
- Why 60 GHz radar is finding a place in health monitoring
- Increased voltage levels and faster switching speeds influence on sensor placement and accuracy in EV systems
- How can designers decrease power and increase functions in wearables: part 2
- Current sensors now offer AEC-Q compliant assembly option
- How can designers decrease power and increase functions in wearables: part 1
- Pressure sensors feature 16-bit digital output over I2C and SPI buses
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Increased voltage levels and faster switching speeds influence on sensor placement and accuracy in EV systems
The advancements in the EV industry, such as WBG devices and 800 V systems, introduce specific technical challenges for sensor accuracy and physical placement. Higher operational voltages require more … [Read More...] about Increased voltage levels and faster switching speeds influence on sensor placement and accuracy in EV systems

AEC-Q200 NTC sensors support -55 °C to 175 °C
The NTCSP series from TDK Corporation is an expanded line of AEC Q200-compliant NTC thermistors rated for operation from -55 °C to +175 °C. Designed for conductive glue mounting using AgPd terminals, … [Read More...] about AEC-Q200 NTC sensors support -55 °C to 175 °C

What are the latest advances in radar and LiDAR technologies for sensor fusion: part 3
In addition to improved performance from individual sensing technologies, including radar and light detection and ranging (LiDAR), other ongoing advances for sensor fusion are required for more … [Read More...] about What are the latest advances in radar and LiDAR technologies for sensor fusion: part 3

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
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Low Pressure Filtering of a Pressure Sensor’s Input
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