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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
While progress toward the driverless car gets a lot of attention, until every car is driverless, the driver is still an essential part of the car. Since driver distraction, impairments, fatigue, … [Read More...] about How will neurotechnology and sensing impact automotive: part 1

Shunt monitor measures voltages across shunt resistors
Diodes Incorporated announces the ZXCT18xQ series of automotive-compliant* high-precision current shunt monitors. These single-stage instrumentation amplifiers accurately measure very small sense … [Read More...] about Shunt monitor measures voltages across shunt resistors

How does ASIL SEooC affect sensors?
Automotive systems that impact safety require adherence to the automotive functional safety standard — ISO 26262. Those electronic and electrical systems that are interlinked to use the input from one … [Read More...] about How does ASIL SEooC affect sensors?

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
LEM has introduced a residual current monitoring (RCM) type B sensor designed for bi-directional on-board chargers (OBCs) with ASIL B capabilities. The CDT sensor addresses safety requirements in … [Read More...] about Automotive sensor features encrypted SPI communication

Compact TSOT23-3L package Hall switch needs no external components
Melexis introduces the MLX92235, a low power Hall-effect switch with precise tolerances for consistent output update rate. The device serves automotive micropower applications including door handles, … [Read More...] about Compact TSOT23-3L package Hall switch needs no external components
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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 […]