I am always impressed when existing technology is applied to a problem in a new and unique way. That is what Hövding, a Swedish design house has done with motion sensors and microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics. In spite of the fact that bicycle helmets reduce injuries by at least 60%, many cyclists do not use them. Existing designs […]
Book Series Addresses Advances in Sensor Technology
A new book Series Advances in Sensors: Reviews from IFSA Publishing targets PhD students and researchers. The first volume, titled Modern Sensors, Transducers and Sensor Networks, is available now. It contains dozen collected sensor-related, advanced state-of-the-art reviews written by international experts from academia and industry. Specific content includes current developments in sensing nanomaterials, technologies, design, […]
Sense Contrast with Ease
Depending on the industrial application, reliably detecting the differences in two colors of media may be one of the critical measurements. For these applications, Pepperl+Fuchs DK12-11-IO Series Contrast Sensors provide easy configurability and wide range of capabilities. Using a three-color light source, the sensor reliably detects differences in two colors of media – even in […]
MEMS Sensor Packaging – Technologies in Transition
New 2-Wire Hall Effect Sensors for Auto Apps
Melexis MLX92221 (latch) and MLX92241 (switch) Hall Effect sensors include EEPROM memory for customer programming of several parameters. This allows the setting of magnetic switch points, output polarity, IOFF current and magnet material temperature compensation coefficient. Melexis engineers designed the core magnetic sensor circuit in the new sensor platform with a special attention on the […]
Sensor and MEMS Report Projects 9% Growth
According to a new report from Databeans, the sensors and MEMS market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9% over the next five years. The report authors attribute this growth to higher consuming applications emerging from the communications market, such as smartphones, new computing devices like tablet PCs, and the […]
Industrial Pressure Sensors Address Rugged Applications
Honeywell Test & Measurement IP Series of industrial pressure sensors have some expected features and a bonus. Built on its Sensotec platform, the pressure sensor series is CE certified and offered in common 5 to 10,000 psi and 0.5 to 700 bar ranges. Model IPG1 and IPG2 have accuracies of 0.15 % and 0.25%, respectively. […]
Need to Sense Lightning? An IC can do it!
For protecting portable or in-building equipment or even human lives, designers that want to sense lightning now have a tool thanks to austriamicrosystems AS3935 Franklin Lightning Sensor. The low-power sensor uses a sensitive RF receiver to detect the electrical emissions from lightning activity. An algorithm in the AS3935 converts the RF signal into an estimation […]
Measuring Pressure on Contacting Surfaces
At the 2012 SAE Congress in Detroit, Ben Kerr from Sensor Products Inc. explains how the company’s Tactile Pressure Indicating Sensor Film can be used in automotive applications. The FujiFilm Prescale provides a unique pressure indication in applications such the high pressures found in a manifold head gasket. For more information about Sensor Products Inc. […]
Webinar Addresses High Pressure Measurements
On Wednesday, May 16 from 2:00-3:00 PM EDT, Design World’s Webinar Series will present “Choosing the Right Sensor for Measuring High Pressure.” The webinar will feature experts from American Sensor Technologies, GE Measurement & Control, InterMEMS and Optrand.. High pressure sensing applications require a variety of design considerations to address the technical challenges that pressure of […]