Piezoresistive technology is used extensively in MEMS pressure sensors. To extend the pressure range and improve accuracy and stability of pressure sensors for industrial applications, GE Energy’s Measurement & Control Solutions division developed Trench Etched Resonant Pressure (TERPS) technology. Resonant Pressure Transducer (RPT) has been used to fabricate a pressure sensor with a resonator and […]
Motion Processing IP Cores for Sensing Applications
With the combined market for MEMS accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers and pressure sensors in mobile devices predicted to exceed 4 billion units by 2015, Movea, a motion-processing and data fusion technology company, has a solution for higher performance and lower power consumption. The company’s MotionCore product line is a family of motion processing IP Cores designed […]
Gas Analysis Sensor Prototype Kit Available
Containing two digital drive boards with integrated electronics, the Sensor Prototype Kit from Cal Sensors allows users to develop gas analysis tools and accelerate prototyping, validation and product development. In addition to the boards, the kit has emitter, detector and software. The detector technology is a PbS or PbSe single-channel detector (SCD) or multi-channel detector […]
Evaluation Kit Available for 3D NanoCompass
Available at the end of February 2012, Baolab Microsystems evaluation kits of its recently announced 3D NanoCompass allow users to assess the company’s NanoEMS (nano- instead of micro- electromechanical system) technology. Fabricated within the standard metal structure of a high-volume CMOS wafer process, NanoEMS enables the integration of smaller MEMS structures with microcontrollers and ASICs […]
Weld Field Immune Inductive Line Includes Long Range Sensors
Balluff has expanded its Factor 1 series of inductive proximity sensors to include a weld-immune Factor 1+ version with longer sensing distances. A PTFE coating helps protect the sensor from weld slag and weld flash generated during the welding process. Factor 1+ sensors use a multi coil design. This enables the sensing of both ferrous […]
Multi-Configurable Pressure Sensing System is Industry First
For wet-to-wet differential pressure measurements, Setra Systems newest transducer with remote sensors provides users several user-selectable variations. The Multi-Sense® 231RS sensors have four unidirectional and bi-directional switch-selectable pressure ranges: 5, 10, 25 and 50 (D, C,B or A) for range code RS1 versions with a max line pressure of 50 psi to 25, 50, 125 […]
Heavy Duty Pressure Transducers Meet IP69K Requirements
With stainless steel packaging, various media compatibility and up to IP69K protection and CE compliance, Honeywell’s new PX2 Series Heavy Duty Transducers can address several challenging applications. The 7 bar to 34 bar [100 psi to 500 psi] pressure ranges units are appropriate for refrigerants, brake and hydraulic fluids, engine oil, tap water, and compressed […]
In-Line Amplifier Targets Strain Gauges
If you work with strain gauges, you usually have to amplify the output to achieve a useable signal for the rest of the system. FUTEK’s recently improved its CSG110 Strain Gauge Amplifier to simplify the process and improve the matching requirements of the amplifier to the application for full-bridge strain-gauge sensors with a mV/V output. […]
Position Sensors for Medical Applications
Medical OEM applications, such as surgical table positioning can benefit from position sensors designed for wear-free operation. ASM Sensors PRAS20/PRAS21 series are magnetic rotary sensors that offer wear-free capability. The non-contact position sensors use an external position magnet to provide an absolute output signal over a 0 to 360-degree measurement range. Key parameters for the […]
Robot Provides Virtual Presence at 2012 CES (Pt 2)
At the 2012 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, Alexandra Dopplinger, a marketing manager at Freescale Semiconductor explains the capability of a remote robot that she controls from her location in Ottawa, Canada. Freescale’s pressure sensors and accelerometers are used in the design of the robot as well as proximity sensors to detect […]