System designers can speed time to market for wearable and healthcare products with the MAX30102 pulse oximeter and heart rate integrated sensor module from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The integrated pulse oximetry and heart rate monitor module is an ultra-low power solution providing a complete system to save space and ease the design-in process for […]
OMEGA introduces the Single Use Cold Chain PDF Temperature Data Logger
The OMEGA OM-21 cold chain data logger is ideal for monitoring the transportation of pharmaceuticals, food and other temperature sensitive products. Include the OM-21 in shipping containers or packages to create a time-based history of the conditions experienced so you can monitor and safeguard your product. The compact, lightweight, waterproof and flat design allows it […]
Rutronik becomes global distributor for Sensirion
The global franchise agreement includes the Sensirion humidity and temperature sensors, differential pressure sensors and mass flow meters. “With Rutronik, we offer our customers the best service while also meeting the growing requirements of forward-looking markets for increased efficiency and performance,” explained Christian Constantin, Distribution Channel Manager at Sensirion. The manufacturer’s sensors are based on […]
Highly integrated CMOS single-chip for postage stamp-sized radar sensors
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI)has announced the next step in innovation for its market-leading automotive radar portfolio: the world’s smallest single-chip 77GHz radar transceiver (7.5×7.5 mm) with very high resolution performance. Radar is a core technology in existing and future Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), as it provides precise data about the surrounding driving environment, ultimately […]
Virtual reality comes to smartphones with 3d sensor chips
In the future, mobile devices will be able to quickly and realistically detect their surroundings in three dimensions (3D). When they do, it will be thanks to the 3D image sensor chips from Infineon Technologies AG and pmdtechnologies gmbh. REAL3 will enable extremely realistic virtual and augmented reality game experiences that involve the interaction of […]
Low-power sensor fusion platform seamlessly integrates into wearables
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) and CyweeMotion Ltd., today announced that CyweeMotion’s Sensor Fusion Hub software has been optimized for Cadence Tensilica Fusion digital signal processors (DSPs). This solution delivers a fully optimized, low-power sensor fusion platform for seamless integration into mobile or wearable devices. The Sensor Fusion Hub technology from CyweeMotion is sensor […]
Family@Home aolution transforms the smart house into a smart home
The Family@Home system, currently being tested by the world’s largest service providers, combines cloud intelligence, wireless connectivity and battery-powered sensors to keep an eye on your home – your most valuable asset – and your family and loved ones, providing peace of mind, comfort and security for today’s busy working families. Are your children home […]
Miniature LVDTs measure 1, 2.5 and-5 mm displacements
Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. now provides extremely slim, inductive displacement Inelta IZAL series sensors. Utilizing differential sensing technology, these innovative sensors ensure precise path length measurements in applications with highly confined spaces. Although the 4mm diameter housing of these Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) sensors are barely larger than a matchstick, their interior provides a […]
