Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of two next-generation Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) magnetic switches: the LF21112TMR omnipolar switch and the LF11215TMR bipolar switch. These compact devices offer exceptional magnetic sensitivity, thermal stability, and ultra-low power consumption—providing energy-efficient sensing solutions for smart meters, wearables, consumer electronics, industrial automation, and home security systems. (View the video.) By integrating TMR technology with ultra-low-power CMOS […]
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Position sensor consumes 0.6 µA average current for battery applications
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 […]
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, […]
FAQ on optical proximity sensing: part 1
A light source and photosensor combine for effective, reliable, non-contact proximity detection of nearby objects. Non-contact proximity sensors detect the presence or absence of nearby objects (including animals and people) using basic physics phenomena such as capacitive and inductive electromagnetic fields, light, or sound. Many techniques are used for this sensing, each offering different operational […]
Automotive fingerprint sensors boast temperature range up to 105°C
Infineon Technologies AG launches the new automotive-qualified fingerprint sensor ICs CYFP10020A00 and CYFP10020S00. The devices are optimized for attaching to Infineon’s TRAVEO T2G microcontroller family and comply with the AEC-Q100 requirements for the automotive industry. The sensors offer powerful fingerprint identification and authentication capabilities. This makes them ideal for in-vehicle personalization and payment authentication, such […]
Reed switch line expanded to include 9.0 mm x 2.5 mm x 2.4 mm option
Littelfuse, Inc. offers the 59177 Series overmolded reed switch, engineered for space-constrained applications. This switch has dimensions of 9.0 mm x 2.5 mm x 2.4 mm (0.354″ x 0.098” x 0.094″) and is capable of handling up to 170 Vdc or 0.25 A at up to 10 W. Designed to operate without power consumption, the […]
Teledyne FLIR IIS launches Forge 1GigE SWIR camera series
Teledyne FLIR IIS is pleased to introduce the Forge 1GigE SWIR (Short Wave Infrared) 1.3 MP camera. The first camera in the Forge 1GigE SWIR series is equipped with a wide-band and high-sensitivity Sony SenSWIR 1.3 MP IMX990 InGaAs sensor. The advanced sensor captures images across both visible light and SWIR light spectrums (VisSWIR) with […]
Image sensors offer enhanced low-light performance and high sensitivity
OMNIVISION announced the addition of two new image sensors for industrial and consumer security surveillance cameras. The new OS04J10 is a 4-megapixel image sensor featuring a large 2.9µm backside illuminated (BSI) pixel with PureCelPlus and Nyxel technology, designed for ultra-low-light conditions. The OS05L10 is a 5MP frontside illumination (FSI) image sensor with a 2.0-micron pixel […]
Low-profile. reed switch series combines compact size and high performance
The new MK33 surface mount Reed Switch series from Standex Electronics blends high performance in a small footprint, ensured by its deliberate bare-glass design. Economic by design yet mechanically and electrically high performing. The high reliability KOFU switch, 10 VA power rating, and height of 2.3 mm max. yields the MK33 series the lowest profile […]
Addressing demand for advanced data acquisition for precise condition monitoring
TE Connectivity has added two new wireless pressure sensors to its portfolio: a 65xxN wireless pressure sensor, for short-range coverage, and 69xxN wireless pressure sensor, for long-range coverage. Designed for periodic condition monitoring, the 65xxN wireless pressure sensor leverages BLE (Bluetooth low energy) 5.3 communications, to support localized data collection and transmission. Given the widespread presence of Bluetooth in […]
