False alarms and premature device failures are issues for some sensors but if the application is detecting safe oxygen levels, the situation is even worse. To address those problems, City Technology developed the 4OXV, an oxygen sensor that incorporates unique vented technology. Mechanically and electrically compatible with previous generations of City Technology’s 4OX family, the […]
Vent Technology Helps Oxygen Sensor Eliminate False Alarms
Sensor Signal Conditioner Integrates Lin Transceiver
Resistive bridge sensors are common in automotive systems and frequently they connect using the vehicle’s LIN bus. For those applications, ZMDI’s ZSSC3170 IC could be an ideal solution. The single chip combines a fast and precise sensor conditioning IC with a robust LIN transceiver. Designed for powering directly from the vehicle’s 12V supply, the ZSSC3170 […]
Vision Sensor Reads Linear and Data Matrix Codes
With its Sharpshooter ID vision sensor, Balluff now has an ID version designed to read a large range of linear bar codes and 2D Data Matrix codes, as well as optical character verification (OCV). The vision sensor can read more than 10 types of linear bar codes, including PDF417 and 2D Data Matrix codes. The […]
STMicroelectronics’ Three MEMS Sensors Provide 10 DoF
If a single MEMS sensor is good, a system that provides 10 degrees of freedom (DoF) should be an order of magnitude better. The three ST MEMS sensors include a geo-magnetic module, a gyroscope, and a pressure sensor. With these sensors, a consumer device can provide a complete indication of its linear acceleration, angular velocity, earth […]
Energy Harvesting for Sensing Applications Update
If you are interested in the possibility of using energy harvesting technology to power a wireless sensor network, there are few tools that you should consider to determine if this can make a difference in your next system design. The 308-page book, Energy Harvesting for Autonomous Systems written by Stephen Beeby and Neil White of […]
Using LIDAR for Transmission Power Lines
Dave Brown of Terra Remote Sensing explains the use of LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) technology to Randy Frank at the IEEE 2011 Power Systems Conference & Expo (PSCE) held March 20-23, 2011, in Phoenix, AZ. LIDAR is being widely used by utility companies to map transmission lines for adverse conditions and vegetation. For more […]
The Software Side of Touch Sensing
The Use of Sensing Technology in Robotics Competition
Dean Kamen, president of DEKA Research and Development Corporation was the keynote speaker and winner of the Bellwether Award at Semico Research Corporation’s Semico Summit, May 1-3 in Scottsdale, AZ. The award is presented annually to a company head for notable contributions and achievements in the semiconductor industry. Kamen won the award for his many […]
Photoelectric and Inductive Sensors Designed for Hygienic and Washdown Apps
Hygienic applications may require more than one type of sensor. With its newest sensors, Baumer addresses measurements that require photoelectric and inductive sensing. To meet hygienic and washdown requirements, the sensors have smooth, groove-free V4A stainless steel housings. In addition, mounting accessories are EHEDG-certified, Ecolab-approved and the materials are FDA-compliant. Baumer developed its proTect+ concept […]