Same Sky’s Audio Group announced the official launch of its new speaker enclosure design services. Expanding on their industry-leading audio design services, Same Sky’s speaker enclosure design services provide further specialization in the design, development, and integration of speaker enclosures to deliver production-ready solutions with short lead times and minimal design overhead for customers. The […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Development kit combines sensors with an actuator and MCU
STMicroelectronics has released an IO-Link development kit that simplifies building actuators and sensors by providing all necessary hardware and software, including an actuator board containing an intelligent power switch. By including the actuator hardware, ST’s P-NUCLEO-IOD5A1 kit goes further to help users leverage IO-Link’s powerful bidirectional point-to-point connectivity in all types of device nodes. Widely […]
Hall-effect sensor detect X, Y, and Z directions
Diodes Incorporated introduces its first automotive-compliant* 3D linear Hall effect sensor. The AH4930Q detects the magnetic field in the X, Y, and Z directions, allowing for reliable and high-precision contactless rotary motion and proximity detection. Applications include rotary and push selectors on infotainment systems, stalk gear shifters, door handles and locks, and powered seat adjusters. The […]
Automotive color sensor detects RGB and IR light
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the industry’s first AEC-Q100 qualified RGBIR color sensor. The Vishay Semiconductors VEML6046X00 features a highly sensitive photodiode, low noise amplifier, and 16-bit ADC in a miniature, opaque 2.67 mm by 2.45 mm surface-mount package with a low 0.6 mm profile. With separate red, green, blue, and infrared (IR) […]
Sensor offers ±1K accuracy across -40 °C to +150 °C operating range
TDK Corporation launches B58101A0851A000, the first in a new line of immersion temperature sensors (ITS), designed specifically for EV powertrain cooling applications. This highly responsive, fully sealed NTC thermistor is engineered to provide fast and precise temperature control, e.g., for oil-cooled systems. Oil cooling is anticipated to become the dominant temperature management method in the […]
Hall element sensors detect motor rotation and current
Diodes Incorporated introduces its first series of advanced InSb Hall element sensors for rotation speed detection and current measurement in consumer applications such as laptops, mobile phones, joysticks, and in motors found in various home appliances. In industrial applications, they are designed for use in position encoders and commutation of brushless motors and fans. The […]
Wireless bridge converts Class A/B devices for industrial IoT
SICK has partnered with CoreTigo to implement wireless communication technology for harsh industrial environments. The collaboration enables real-time data streaming for analytics, predictive maintenance, and operational monitoring. SICK’s new IO-Link Wireless product range introduces three key components. The IO-Link Wireless Master provides 2-track industrial control capabilities. The Wireless Bridge enables conversion of IO-Link Class A, […]
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 […]
