Texas Instruments has introduced the TMAG5134 Hall-effect switch, designed to provide enhanced sensitivity for position-sensing applications. The device incorporates an integrated magnetic concentrator that enables detection of magnetic fields as weak as 1mT, making it suitable for door and window sensors, personal electronics, and home appliances. The enhanced sensitivity allows engineers to use smaller magnets […]
Magnetic angle sensors available in TSSOP8 and LGA8L packages
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of two new TMR-based magnetic angle sensors, the LF53466 and LF53464 – designed to deliver high-precision 0–360° angular measurement in harsh environments with minimal thermal drift. (View the video.) Both sensors utilize Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology in a dual push-pull Wheatstone bridge configuration, each featuring four high-sensitivity sensing elements, which enable accurate angle detection along the X […]
IMU family reduces power consumption for mobile OIS application
TDK Corporation announces the availability of the new InvenSense SmartMotion ICM-536xx family of high-performance 6-axis IMUs to select customers, bringing high-performance optical image stabilization (OIS) to a wide range of smartphones, tablets, and cameras, for crisp, blur-free photos and videos. OIS technology compensates for hand shake and movement, delivering clearer photos and smoother videos in […]
mmWave sensor adds Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity for extended range IoT monitoring
Airfide Networks has released the AFN6843 micro-mobility occupancy sensor with Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity. The sensor completed three months of field testing and incorporates Morse Micro’s MM6108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC for extended range IoT deployments. The device builds on Airfide’s mmWave and Edge AI sensing architecture, integrating sub-GHz Wi-Fi HaLow technology that provides extended coverage distance […]
Switch line features enhanced in-rush current handling and vibration resistance
Visual Communications Company (VCC) has launched its first electromechanical switch product line. The expansion includes pushbutton, rocker, and toggle switches, broadening VCC’s portfolio of electronic components for human-machine interface applications. The switch entry allows VCC to provide integrated solutions for OEM and industrial customers requiring reliable North American manufacturing. The products address requirements in industrial, […]
3D Hall-effect sensors support 3.3 V and 5 V supply voltages for ASIL-B applications
Infineon Technologies AG has launched the third generation of the XENSIV 3D magnetic Hall-effect sensor family, comprising three product series: TLE493D-W3B6-Bx, TLE493D-P3B6, and TLE493D-P3I8. Developed in accordance with ISO26262, the sensor family provides integrated diagnostic functions to support functional safety applications up to ASIL-B. Due to their high flexibility, the devices are ideal for a […]
NewTek launches RVD series Hall effect sensors with -30°C to 80°C operating range
NewTek Sensor Solutions has launched the RVD Series Hall Effect Angle Sensors, designed to meet the high demands of industrial environments where precision, reliability, and durability are critical. Utilizing Hall Effect technology, these sensors provide exceptional rotational position (angle) measurement, offering high performance and dependability in the harshest conditions The non-contact design of these sensors […]
Thermistor monitors liquid-cooled automotive systems
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified NTC immersion thermistor. Featuring a miniature design with a compact sensor tip and thin insulated wire, the Vishay BCcomponents NTCAIMM66H is ideal for the small spaces of liquid-cooled automotive systems, where it provides a fast 1.5s response time to temperature changes. The rugged device released today consists […]
Accelerometer boasts ±14g Range and 150 °C operating temperature
TDK Corporation has expanded its MEMS inertial sensors portfolio with the Tronics AXO315T0, a high-temperature MEMS accelerometer with ±14 g input range and a digital interface for measurement while drilling (MWD) applications in the energy market. Leveraging TDK’s unique closed-loop architecture that provides an unprecedented level of vibration rectification and resistance to operational shocks, AXO315T0 exhibits […]
MEMS sensors and ultrasonic time-of-flight devices target connected home market
TDK Corporation has announced a collection of InvenSense sensing solutions designed for smart home applications that require detection of presence, proximity, sound, tilt, liquid levels, acceleration, and motion. The company’s sensor portfolio includes MEMS microphones, IMUs, and ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors that provide data for AI-enabled home technology applications, including smart speakers, remote controls, appliances, thermostats, […]
