Trimble has introduced the Trimble MB-Two GNSS module. The MB-Two delivers highly accurate GNSS-based heading plus pitch or roll in an advanced industry standard form-factor for system integrators. The module’s embedded Z-Blade GNSS technology uses all available dual-frequency GNSS signals equally, without any constellation preference, to deliver fast and stable centimeter-accurate position and heading information. […]
Stainless steel faced sensors
The BI12-EG30F-AG6X stainless steel faced sensors are a good replacement for traditional plastic faced sensors in applications where the sensors are routinely damaged by impact. The one-piece housing is made from high-grade stainless steel which resists corrosion and is rated IP67 against moisture ingress. The standard temperature rating for the line is -25 to +70 […]
Most accurate digital humidity sensor
Sensirion is once again taking sensor technology to a new level. At the Sensor+Test 2016 in Nuremberg, the technology pioneer is presenting the SHT35 humidity sensor – the most accurate sensor of the versatile SHT3x series. As the market leader, Sensirion is launching an innovation that outperforms all similar sensors currently available. The new SHT35 […]
New high-accuracy digital ambient light sensor
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced a new high-accuracy digital ambient light sensor for consumer and industrial applications. The Vishay Semiconductors VEML6030 combines a highly sensitive photo-diode, low-noise amplifier, and 16-bit ADC in a miniature, transparent surface-mount package measuring only 2 mm by 2 mm by 0.85 mm. The sensor adopts Filtron […]
Surface-mount transmissive optical sensors
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced two new AEC-Q101-qualified surface-mount transmissive optical sensors for automotive and industrial applications. Offered in a compact 5.5 mm by 4 mm by 5.7 mm package, the Vishay Semiconductors single-channel TCPT1600X01 and dual-channel TCUT1600X01 feature an increased dome height compared to previous-generation devices. Thanks to their tall dome design, the devices […]
New safety device diagnostics module and sensor
The automation company Pilz is expanding its portfolio to include the diagnostic solution “Safety Device Diagnostics”, which comprises a fieldbus module, junction and safe sensor technology PSEN. The new diagnostic solution enables a wide range of sensor data to be called up simply, including over distance. Service operations can be considerably reduced as a result, […]
Clamp AC current sensors handle 600 A
TDK Corporation has expanded its CCT series of clamp AC current sensors with a new 600 A type. The lineup of TDK current sensors is now positioned to meet the high-current sensing needs of energy management systems (EMS) for buildings, factories, stores and communities. The new CCT406393-600-36 current sensor has a clamp inner diameter of […]
MEMSIC INC announces new sensors in drones white paper
MEMSIC Inc., a sensing solutions provider, has announced the availability of a new whitepaper that spotlights and explains the various types of sensors and sensing technologies found in a typical drone product. The whitepaper’s infographic pinpoints the locations of the various sensors typically found in a drone and the whitepaper explains what they do. For […]
Baumer LX VisualApplets industrial cameras with image preprocessing
Baumer is pleased to announce series production of LX VisualApplets cameras with integrated image preprocessing. These cameras are capable of image preprocessing in the camera’s FPGA without the need for expensive and complex VHDL programming. They utilize the graphical programming environment VisualApplets by Silicon Software, thanks to which even non-expert users without extensive programming experience […]
Tunneling Magnetoresistance linear magnetic field sensors handle three axes
MultiDimension TechnologyCo., Ltd. (MDT) announced TMR23xx series, a new lineup of three-axis high-performance Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) linear magnetic field sensors. They are designed for a variety of application requirements, ranging from large dynamic range at +/-500 Oe, to ultra-high sensitivity at 100mV/V/Oe, along with excellent noise performance as low as 150pT/rtHz at 1Hz, in a […]
