Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the KSC XA Series Soft Sound Tactile Switches designed for surface-mount technology applications requiring quiet operation with reliable tactile feedback. The switches feature an extended cage for potting compatibility and high actuation force options for deliberate operation, making them suitable for automotive, medical, industrial, and premium consumer electronics applications. The KSC […]
Sensors conference in Boston to feature keynotes, panels, and poster sessions
The IEEE Sensors Council will sponsor the 2025 Sensors in Spotlight Conference on May 16, 2025, at the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. The event will bring together participants from academia, industry, and research institutions for technical discussions and presentations on current developments in sensor technology. The conference […]
Automotive ambient light sensor produces I2C signal output
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced the VEML4031X00, an AEC-Q100 qualified ambient light sensor designed for automotive applications. The sensor integrates an ambient light sensing (ALS) photodiode and an infrared (IR) photodiode within a compact surface-mount package measuring 4.38 mm × 1.45 mm × 0.6 mm. Its narrow width allows for use in space-limited designs, including […]
Updated MIPI C-PHY interface supports high-resolution sensors
The MIPI Alliance has released a significant update to its C-PHY interface specification designed for connecting cameras and displays in mobile and mobile-influenced industries. Version 3.0 introduces an 18-Wirestate mode encoding option that increases the maximum performance of a C-PHY lane by approximately 30 to 35 percent, delivering up to 75 Gbps over a short […]
Programmable encoder introduced with versatile mounting options and wide temperature range
CUI Devices’ Motion and Control Group today announced the introduction of a new model to its AMT incremental encoder family that supports smaller motor shaft sizes from 1 mm to 6.35 mm (1/4 inch). The AMT12 series, based on CUI Devices’ proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and immunity […]
SmartIndustrial™ product family expanded with thermal stable IMU
TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the InvenSense SmartIndustrial™ sensor platform family with the introduction of the IIM-20670. The IIM-20670 features a robust monolithic 6-axis IMU, 3-axis accelerometer, and a 3-axis gyroscope, with proven shock robustness and capability to simultaneously measure all six axes with a current consumption below 10 mA under all operating conditions. […]
T5838 MEMS microphones preferred choice for edge AI applications
TDK Corporation announces that its low-power InvenSense T5838 and T5837 digital PDM microphones, part of the SmartSound™ family, have established themselves as the microphone of choice for low-power edge AI application processors that perform keyword detection due to its innovative Acoustic Activity Detect (AAD) feature that enables system power savings, thus prolonging battery life, and […]
SmartBug™ 2.0 — a smarter multi-sensor wireless module
TDK Corporation announces market availability of the InvenSense SmartBug 2.0, an all-in-one multi-sensor wireless solution with new features for consumer and IoT applications. SmartBug 2.0 is a smart remote data-collection module for IoT, developed after the success of the original SmartBug in 2019. The SmartBug 2.0 is available in two versions – a standard version […]
Temperature sensor module features data converter, alarms, and timestamping
Micro Crystal introduces the RV-3032-C7 temperature sensor module, which offers on-chip 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) providing a temperature resolution of 0.0625°C with an ultra-low current consumption of 160 nA and I2C interface. This high-performance ultra-compact module, featuring a custom IC with an embedded temperature sensor, RTC functions, and integrated quartz crystal resonator, sets new standards […]
New ultra-low power digital microphone; half the consumption, identical performance
For the third consecutive year, Infineon Technologies AG has successfully defended its market-leading position as MEMS microphone supplier. Moreover, Infineon’s market share rose to a staggering 45 percent as bare die microphone manufacturer in 2021 [1], according to recent research published by technology expert Omdia. This positive development is due to Infineon’s long-term experience in MEMS […]
