Sensor technology has revolutionized the automotive sector, enabling significant advancements in safety, comfort, and automation. Today, vehicles have systems that leverage precise sensing capabilities to enhance the driver and passenger experience while reducing road risks. MEMS (Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems) technology is at the forefront of this innovation, providing the compactness, accuracy, and reliability required for […]
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Fire prevention through the Internet
I was in Florida when I got the alert. My house, it said, was in danger of catching fire due to an electrical problem. Not news I wanted to receive while 1400 miles away from home. Ting, an internet-connected device plugged into an outlet, detected a problem. Whisker Labs was reaching out to warn me. […]
Beyond the drivetrain: sensor innovation in automotive
By Karsten Köhler, Business Development Manager at TDK-Micronas The auto industry is amid two transformative trends: the gradual transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric motors and drivetrains and the ongoing development of driver assistance and self-driving features. Sensor technology is famously integral to both trends, but electrification and assisted driving account for only […]
Sensors in American football can help the game
By Anson Yeganegi and Song Li, InvenSense, a TDK company Sensors can improve player safety and performance through data collection. Both soccer and American football have embraced advanced technologies to varying degrees, including the use of sensors to elevate tracking and data collection in both games. For instance, the first sensor-enabled game ball using Connected […]
Select and integrate sensors into IoT devices
Get an understanding of how to select sensors and microcontrollers for your IoT product, with an emphasis on circuit design to optimize performance.