The Origami of the Internet of Things Perhaps you see the connection between origami and the IoT right away. It only occurred to me while watching a documentary the other night, opening my mind further to the symbiotic relationship between art and science. The film “Between the Folds, The Science of Art, The Art of […]
February 2023 Special Edition: Power Electronic Handbook
In this issue: Extended Power Range GaN-based USB-C adapters and chargers deliver increased performance An innovative, highly integrated combo controller for the joint control of the PFC and the hybrid flyback stage. How to control dc microgrids Microgrids are a great way to power locations where grid connections are unreliable, though it can be tricky […]
Sensors Track Your Dog’s Activity
In Freescale’s Internet of Tomorrow traveling exhibit at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2015, held May 17-21 in Phoenix, Iain Galloway, Technology Strategy Manager for Freescale Semiconductor explains the Whistle dog tracker. Similar to a human activity monitor, Whistle uses a 3-axis accelerometer to track a dog’s activity. For more information, click here.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
In Freescale’s Internet of Tomorrow traveling exhibit at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2015, held May 17-21 in Phoenix, Iain Galloway, Technology Strategy Manager for Freescale Semiconductor explains sensing technology in tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). For more information about TPMS, click here.
Simplifying the Design of a 9DOF Sensing Application
In Freescale’s Internet of Tomorrow traveling exhibit at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2015, held May 17-21 in Phoenix, AZ, Ray Montoya, a technical sales engineer at Freescale Semiconductor, explains the company’s newest 9 degree of freedom (DOF) sensing technology, computing and sensor fusion software in a sensor fusion toolbox (development platform). For more information, […]
Agri-Tronix Corporation releases High Perfomance GPS speed sensor
Agri-Tronix Corporation is now shipping their GPS speed sensor that works with all agricultural monitors that require a square wave input to calculate speed and distance. The speed sensor provides the industry standard output of 46.56 Hz/mph and has a speed range of .5 mph to over 100 mph in .1 mph increments. A test […]
New AC Current Transducer/Switch from NK Technologies
LED setpoint display provides fast, accurate verification NK Technologies new ATS Series AC Current Sensors combine a current operated switch and transducer in a single package. A prominent feature to the new design is its built-in digital display that provides a quick visual indication of where the contact changes, making it the easiest and most […]
