by Richard Berglind, Sr. Optical Engineer, Neonode Inc. Smartphones and other portable products have made touch the human machine interface (HMI) of choice for many other products. Touch sensing is easy to implement, easy to use, reliable and cost-effective. However, there are many applications and situations where physically touching a device is not desired and, […]
High-precision displacement sensors and systems ideal for rocket engine validation testing
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc. announces the availability of its line of Extreme Environment high-precision displacement sensors and systems. With their proven design and rugged all-welded and hermetic construction, the sensors and systems are ideal for rocket and turbine engine validation testing. They are also an excellent choice for other applications that […]
Pressure sensors feature highly accurate ceramic capacitive technology
Heilind Electronics, an authorized distributor for Sensata Technologies, has expanded its sensor portfolio with the manufacturer’s 116CP Series pressure sensors. Highly accurate with 100 percent automated calibration, the sensors utilize field-proven ceramic capacitive technology designed for high-volume applications. 116CP Series pressure sensors are also manufactured to REACH, RoHS and CE standards. Adding to the sensors’ […]
CMOS image sensors target harsh industrial apps
SmartSens Technology, a global supplier of high-performance CMOS image sensors, today announced two new CMOS Image Sensors SC2310T and SC4210T. These newly launched image sensors leverage SmartSens’ unique pixel architecture to deliver superior ultra-low-light sensitivity, and high dynamic range (HDR) of 100db, on top of their industrial high-temperature grade operation making them a perfect match […]
Line of fiber optic incremental encoders reduce controller size and cost
At Sensors Expo 2019 (June 26-27, San Jose, CA, USA), Micronor will unveil the MR340 series ZapFREE Fiber Optic Rotary and Linear Incremental Encoders. The new products offer a comprehensive family of solutions for End User and OEM motion control operations stressed by EMI, RFI, Microwaves, Magnetic Fields, High Voltage, or Explosive Atmospheres. The new […]
Heilind Electronics offers Amphenol Advanced Sensors full line of CO2 sensing technologies
Heilind Electronics has expanded its selection of sensor solutions with the addition of Amphenol Advanced Sensors carbon dioxide (CO2) sensing technologies. Amphenol Advanced Sensors Telaire brand T6700 Series miniature CO2 sensors have the accuracy and reliability of many larger sensors, enabling OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to develop smaller enclosures and equipment using significantly less power […]
Image-grade LiDAR system enabled by dual rotating polygon design
Innovusion Inc. has announced the availability of its Cheetah system. Based on its innovative rotating polygon optical architecture, the system consists of proprietary detector electronics, advanced optics and sophisticated software algorithms to offer a system that has no equal in the long-distance, high-resolution LiDAR vehicle mobility system industry. Smart architecture, streamlined optics design, and integrated […]
3.3-V current sensor now available for ADC and microprocessor-based power systems
ACIENNA announced that their MCx1101 family of current sensors now supports 3.3-volt mΩ applications. These highly accurate, wide bandwidth AMR-based current sensors are now available for a wide range of ADC and microprocessor-based power systems and applications. The MCx1101 are fully integrated, bi-directional current sensors that offer much higher DC accuracy and dynamic range compared […]
TT Electronics to launch new series of sensors for industrial and medical apps at Sensors Expo
TT Electronics is exhibiting at Booth #530 at Sensors Expo where several of the company’s leading engineers will be onsite to introduce attendees to the features and benefits of an extensive range of high-performance, high-reliability sensing solutions. Exhibition highlights include the launch of the new OPB9001 Series reflective sensors; two new optoelectronics product releases: the OPF350A […]
Image sensor uses best-in-class 2.5μm global shutter pixel
Teledyne e2v and TowerJazz announce that Teledyne e2v’s Emerald 67M image sensor, designed for ultra-high resolution electronics inspection, high-end surveillance and microscopy is now available. The sensor is a member of Teledyne e2v’s Emerald family and features TowerJazz’s smallest in the world 2.5µm low-noise global shutter pixel, on TowerJazz’s 65nm platform, in its Uozu, 300mm Japanese manufacturing facility. The […]