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What are the mathematics that enable sensor fusion?
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What are the mathematics that enable sensor fusion?
The mathematics that enable sensor fusion include probabilistic modeling and statistical estimation using Bayesian inference and techniques like particle filters, Kalman filters, and α-β-γ filters, … [Read More...] about What are the mathematics that enable sensor fusion?

Thermistor series features 14-second cooling tme constant for industrial monitoring
TDK Corporation introduces two new NTC thermistors designed for precise temperature measurement in automotive and industrial environments. The L862 and L871 series operate across a temperature range … [Read More...] about Thermistor series features 14-second cooling tme constant for industrial monitoring

What is negative temperature coefficient?
A negative temperature coefficient (NTC) refers to any physical value that decreases as the temperature increases or vice versa. In electronics, NTC usually refers to a material's decreasing … [Read More...] about What is negative temperature coefficient?

How will neurotechnology and sensing impact automotive: part 2
Part 1 discussed how researchers use neurotechnology (magnetoencephalography or MEG) sensing to monitor adolescent drivers in simulated situations to determine how the inexperienced participants react … [Read More...] about How will neurotechnology and sensing impact automotive: part 2

Current sensing ICs reduce power loss with lower internal resistance
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the launch of two new current sensor ICs - the ACS37030MY and the ACS37220MZ. Leveraging Allegro’s cutting-edge sensing technology, these ICs provide low internal … [Read More...] about Current sensing ICs reduce power loss with lower internal resistance

How will neurotechnology and sensing impact automotive: part 1
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Shunt monitor measures voltages across shunt resistors
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How does ASIL SEooC affect sensors?
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Coreless current sensor achieves 2 μs response time for EV applications
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 … [Read More...] about Coreless current sensor achieves 2 μs response time for EV applications

Automotive sensor features encrypted SPI communication
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Low Pressure Filtering of a Pressure Sensor’s Input
The Problem In some applications, high-frequency pressure transients may be present that distort the sensor’s output and degrade its ability to read the underlying changes in pressure. This can especially be a problem in low-pressure applications, such as medical measurements where discerning subtle differences is essential to successful diagnosis and monitoring. A common, well-known solution […]