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, […]
Automotive 6-axis IMU extends temperature range
TDK Corporation announced global distribution availability of the InvenSense SmartAutomotive IAM-20680HV, a high-value 6-axis IMU for a variety of in-cabin applications that also require the component to survive in harsh conditions up to +125 °C, with performance guaranteed up to +105 °C. It relies on robust TDK technology and design that are widely adopted in […]
1550 nm avalanche photodiode delivers 5.2 fW/RtHz sensitivity at R=1.0A/W responsivity
Phlux Technology announces a 30 µm optical window version of the Aura family of 1550 nm Noiseless InGaAs APDs. The sensors, which are also available in 80 µm and 200 µm versions, are 12X more sensitive than traditional InGaAs APDs and have inherently fast impulse response and short diffusion tails. The new 30 µm version […]
Current sensor operates from -40 °C to +125 °C with 2% accuracy at 500 A
LEM Electrical measurement technology specialist, has launched a new current sensing unit for battery management in electric vehicles (EVs). For the first time on the market, LEM has put together shunt and open-loop Hall effect technologies in a single part, called the Hybrid Supervising Unit (HSU), to meet the challenges of small footprint, low cost, […]
