Diodes Incorporated announces the ZXCT18xQ series of automotive-compliant* high-precision current shunt monitors. These single-stage instrumentation amplifiers accurately measure very small sense voltages across a wide range of common-mode voltages up to 26V while operating from a 2.7V to 5.5V supply. Automotive applications include ambient lighting control, battery management, heated seats, and other body control systems. The […]
Low-noise Hall Effect IC features 0.09 μT/√Hz performance
ABLIC launched the S-5611A linear Hall effect IC for general-use devices. The adoption of natural energy such as solar power generation and wind power generation has continued to grow from a perspective of utilization of renewable energy, and there is also an increased focus on improving the efficiency of these types of energy in order […]
Coreless current sensor achieves 2 μs response time for EV applications
Melexis unveils the MLX91235, a new current sensor that eliminates the need for a ferromagnetic core. The MLX91235 expands Melexis’ portfolio, enabling the measurement of larger currents flowing through external primary conductors like PCB traces and busbars. It supports automotive and alternative mobility applications like inverters, battery management systems (BMSs), and low-voltage DC-DC converters. Power […]
Vented LVDT sensors available in ranges from ±0.025″ to ±2.0″
NewTek offers a vented design for its miniaturized series of AC-operated position sensors that provide greater endurance to pressure, temperature, shock, and vibration. These attributes result in greater accuracy and the ability to fit into restrictive spaces when measuring the deformation of samples in test chambers for hydraulics and material testing applications. In geologic […]
Automotive sensor features encrypted SPI communication
LEM has introduced a residual current monitoring (RCM) type B sensor designed for bi-directional on-board chargers (OBCs) with ASIL B capabilities. The CDT sensor addresses safety requirements in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications, including vehicle-to-load, vehicle-to-grid, and vehicle-to-vehicle systems. Bi-directional OBCs enable users to power other vehicles, appliances, or homes from their EV battery pack. These systems require […]
Compact TSOT23-3L package Hall switch needs no external components
Melexis introduces the MLX92235, a low power Hall-effect switch with precise tolerances for consistent output update rate. The device serves automotive micropower applications including door handles, e-latches, sun visors, infotainment buttons, and brake light switches. Modern vehicles use switch and latch mechanisms across multiple systems for feedback. With switches distributed throughout cars, power efficiency is essential. The […]
Web-based tool trains smart sensors using AI/ML
ST AIoT Craft, a new web-based tool from STMicroelectronics, simplifies developing and provisioning node-to-cloud AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) projects that use the machine-learning core (MLC) of ST’s smart MEMS sensors. The MLC is unique to the ST MEMS portfolio and enables decision-tree learning models to run directly in the sensor. Capable of operating autonomously, […]
Torque sensor adds Ethernet port
Sensor Technology Ltd announced an update to its TorqSense SGR521 transducer, a significant enhancement in our innovative TorqSense rotary strain gauge series. In addition to standard digital outputs such as RS232 and USB, the TorqSense SGR521 now features an optional Ethernet output, providing users with enhanced connectivity and data transfer capabilities. This allows for seamless […]
Wireless bridge converts Class A/B devices for industrial IoT
SICK has partnered with CoreTigo to implement wireless communication technology for harsh industrial environments. The collaboration enables real-time data streaming for analytics, predictive maintenance, and operational monitoring. SICK’s new IO-Link Wireless product range introduces three key components. The IO-Link Wireless Master provides 2-track industrial control capabilities. The Wireless Bridge enables conversion of IO-Link Class A, […]
1/15.8-inch CMOS sensor operates at 2.58 mW for always-on applications
OMNIVISION announced the new OV0TA1B monochrome (mono)/infrared (IR) CMOS image sensor, the first and only solution that fits 3mm module Y dimension and smaller notebook computers, webcams and IoT devices. The OV0TA1B is a low-power device that is ideal for artificial intelligence (AI)-based human presence detection (HPD), facial authentication and always-on (AON) technology. The OV0TA1B […]
