The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new AEC-Q100 qualified ambient light sensor for automotive and consumer applications where very high sensitivity is needed for sensing light through dark cover materials. The Vishay Semiconductors VEML6031X00 features a highly sensitive photodiode, low noise amplifier, 16-bit ADC, and infrared (IR) channel in a miniature, opaque […]
Tiny VCEL suitable for 3D sensing applications
ams OSRAM expands its 3D sensing portfolio with four new VCSEL modules. The number of applications that utilize 3D sensing technology continues to increase: From the detection of the surroundings for robots to avoid collisions to the unlocking of smartphones via facial recognition. But 3D sensing also plays an important role in augmented and virtual […]
TDK releases Tronics AXO315 force-rebalance digital MEMS accelerometer at distribution partners
TDK Corporation announces that Tronics AXO315, a miniature high-performance 1-axis closed-loop digital MEMS accelerometer, is now available for purchase at Digi-Key, Mouser, and Farnell and its affiliates Newark and Element 14. The AXO315 sensor and its Arduino-based evaluation kit are now available globally from the three distributors’ websites. AXO315 is a ±14 g range, in-plane […]
High optical output laser diode targets LiDAR apps
ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed a high optical output laser diode, the RLD90QZW3, for applications such as AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and service robots in the industrial equipment sector and robot vacuums in the consumer field that incorporate LiDAR for distance measurement and spatial recognition. In recent years, LiDAR has been increasingly adopted in […]
Pressure sensor element measures range 0 to 100 mbar
TDK Corporation presents the new C35 type pressure sensor element, designed to measure a range of 0 to 100 mbar. It combines high sensitivity with extremely low dimensions of just 2.05 x 2.05 x 1.2 mm, enabling compact pressure sensor designs. The pressure sensor element with ordering code B58601E35* works according to the piezoresistive principle […]
CMOS 8.3-MP image sensor compatible with UV wavelengths
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) announced the commercialization of the IMX487, a 2/3-type CMOS image sensor for industrial equipment, which is compatible with the UV (ultraviolet light) wavelength and comes with global shutter functionality and the industry’s highest*1 effective pixel count of approximately 8.13 megapixels.*2 This product delivers a high level of UV sensitivity and high-quality […]
ICs handle automotive pressure sensing systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RAA2S425x Family of ICs for automotive pressure sensing systems. The new devices provide highly accurate amplification and sensor-specific correction of signals in automotive xEV/EV/FCEV pressure sensing braking, transmission, and HVAC systems. The RAA2S425x Product Family features high integration and advanced digital and analog functionality that significantly ease the design cycle […]
Barometric pressure sensor targets smartphones, tablets, drones, home appliances
TDK Corporation announces the worldwide availability of the InvenSense ICP-20100 platform, a new generation, feature-rich barometric pressure sensor, ideal for applications in smartphones, tablets, drones, and smart home appliances. With architectural innovations, ICP-20100 improves on the industry-leading accuracy, long-term drift, and temperature stability of the SmartPressure product family. The ICP-20100 device combines a barometric pressure […]
Hydrocarbon sensor eliminates need for maintenance during 10+year lifetime
NevadaNano announced the “MPS Mini” a miniaturized version of the highly popular Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) Flammable Gas Sensor. The new sensor is the world’s most accurate hydrocarbon sensor in its class and eliminates the need for maintenance during its 10+year lifetime. The sensor will debut this week at Sensors Converge in Booth #733. The […]
Single-axis linear stepper stages integrates linear encoder
The LSS-031-04-011-MEA is a revolutionary new series of single-axis linear stepper stages that integrates a linear encoder into the single-axis linear stepper motor stage to operate the linear stepper motor as a 2-phase brushless linear motor when coupled with an advanced motion control electronics package provided by H2W. When operated this way, the motors will […]