• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise

Sensor Tips

Sensor Product News, Tips, and learning resources for the Design Engineering Professional.

  • Motion Sensing
  • Vision systems
    • Smart cameras
    • Vision software
    • Lighting
    • Optics
  • Pressure
  • Speed
  • Temperature
  • Suppliers
  • Video
    • EE Videos
    • Teardown Videos
  • EE Learning Center
    • Design Guides
    • Tech Toolboxes

Capacitive

Smart M12 capacitive proximity sensors with IO-Link communications

April 9, 2024 By Redding Traiger

Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce three new series of M12 Capacitive Sensors with IO-Link Communications.  Based on our 4th generation TRIPLESHIELD sensors, these CA12 Series Sensors represent the ideal solution for industrial automation equipment in applications where sensing performance must be continuously and accurately monitored and logged. Semiconductor and printing applications benefit from this kind […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Products, Proximity, Sensors Tagged With: carlo gavazzi

Capacitive sensor certified to EHEDG

July 15, 2023 By Redding Traiger

Rechner Sensor KA1244 has a hygienic designed housing and is certified by EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group). Certification type: EL Class I The PEEK surface has the high-quality Ra 0.4 μm for smoothness and the PEEK conforms to EC 1935/2004 for traceability of the materials. The beveled edge body design prevents the possibility […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Consumer, Development Tools, Sensors Tagged With: rechner

How do sensors improve home appliances? Part 1

March 12, 2023 By Randy Frank

Today’s home appliances are increasingly connected for remote monitoring and control and smarter due, in part, to numerous sensors. The sensors help even lower-end appliances implement their basic functions and, more importantly, enable smarter, top-end appliances. While sensors provide these capabilities for several home appliances, this two-part series will describe sensing functions for large appliances […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Hall Effect, Humidity, Magnetic sensor, Photoelectric, Pressure Sensor, Temperature, Vibration, weight Tagged With: Inc., littlefuse

How can sensors save energy and improve sensor node battery life?

February 15, 2023 By Randy Frank

In a battery-powered, wireless sensing node, the biggest energy consumer typically is the RF transmitter. The transceiver should have extremely low power in active, wait and even sleep modes. A one-second snapshot of the current consumption in the various portions of the transmission cycle shows the current draw of 15 mA for the 7.5-ms receive […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Tagged With: InvenSense

Schurter wins coveted 2022 LEAP Awards

October 18, 2022 By Aimee Kalnoskas

Schurter took home the bronze medal in the recently completed 2022 Leap Awards for product innovation. The LEAP Awards celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. Schurter won in the Sensors and Switches category covering equipment feedback devices such as mechanical switches and photoelectric, proximity, reel, and hall-effect sensors. Submissions […]

Filed Under: Capacitive Tagged With: schurter

How can you sense ripening fruit?

December 29, 2021 By Randy Frank

A diet high in fruit (and vegetables) can reduce the risk of developing heart disease, cancer, inflammation and diabetes. But the fruit needs to be fresh for a sustainable, healthy diet. Several techniques are being used to detect ripening fruit. One company, smartGAS in Germany, has two different sensors to detect the ethylene (C2H4) that […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Gas Sensor, Image sensing, Infrared Tagged With: smartgas

How can you see through walls?

December 28, 2021 By Randy Frank

It depends on what you want to “see” and how much you want to pay. To locate a stud, the old school technique of tapping a tool on the wall for acoustic differences used hearing rather than sight and it was free. Initially, battery-operated stud finders used magnets to find screws and nails and provided […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, depth sensors, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Image sensing, Magnetic, RADAR/LiDAR Tagged With: Bosch

Switches: The complete guide

September 23, 2021 By Aimee Kalnoskas

From DIP, rotary DIP, and slide switches to tactile, rocker, push button, and toggle switches, there is a nearly limitless range of mechanical switches differing in size, shape, interfaces, and features. Although a relatively basic component in electronic design, each switch type has its benefits, drawbacks, and ideal use cases. Because all switches serve a […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Tagged With: cuidevices

What are the different types of fingerprint scanners?

April 14, 2021 By Nikhil Agnihotri

Fingerprint scanners, which were once reserved for biometric logging systems and attendance systems, are now part of regular smartphones and much more. Fingerprints have been a trusted method of personal identity. Combined with face id or other biometric identification systems like retina scanning, fingerprints offer an impeccable way to recognize any person. With a blast […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Optics Tagged With: FAQ

What sensors are in a modern washing machine? Pt 1

December 9, 2020 By Randy Frank

The number and different types of sensors in cars and smartphones are cited frequently and certainly are impressive. However, sensor usage in many other areas is increasing as well. Appliances, which are not replaced as frequently as vehicles and smartphones, could surprise many people with the  different sensing functions and types of sensors used in […]

Filed Under: Capacitive, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Tagged With: Microchip Technology

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 6
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Featured Contributions

Fire prevention through the Internet

Beyond the drivetrain: sensor innovation in automotive

Sensors in American football can help the game

Select and integrate sensors into IoT devices

More Featured Contributions

EE TECH TOOLBOX

“ee
Tech Toolbox: Internet of Things
Explore practical strategies for minimizing attack surfaces, managing memory efficiently, and securing firmware. Download now to ensure your IoT implementations remain secure, efficient, and future-ready.

EE LEARNING CENTER

EE Learning Center
“sensor
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND STAY CONNECTED
Get the latest info on technologies, tools and strategies for EE professionals.

RSS Current EDABoard.com discussions

  • Powering a USB hub: safely distributing current from a shared power supply
  • RF-DC rectifier impedance matching
  • How can I get the frequency please help!
  • Elektronik devre
  • 12VAC to 12VDC 5A on 250ft 12AWG

RSS Current Electro-Tech-Online.com Discussions

  • 100uF bypass Caps?
  • Fuel Auto Shutoff
  • Actin group needed for effective PCB software tutorials
  • how to work on pcbs that are thick
  • compatible eth ports for laptop

EE ENGINEERING TRAINING DAYS

engineering
“bills

RSS Featured White Papers

  • 4D Imaging Radar: Sensor Supremacy For Sustained L2+ Vehicle Enablement
  • Amphenol RF solutions enable the RF & video signal chains in industrial robots
  • Implementing Position Sensors for Hazardous Areas & Safety

DesignFast

Component Selection Made Simple.

Try it Today
design fast globle

Footer

EE WORLD ONLINE NETWORK

  • 5G Technology World
  • EE World Online
  • Engineers Garage
  • Analog IC Tips
  • Battery Power Tips
  • Connector Tips
  • DesignFast
  • EDA Board Forums
  • Electro Tech Online Forums
  • EV Engineering
  • Microcontroller Tips
  • Power Electronic Tips
  • Test and Measurement Tips

SENSOR TIPS

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us
  • About us

Copyright © 2025 · WTWH Media LLC and its licensors. All rights reserved.
The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media.

Privacy Policy