Designed for low-power operation, ZMDI’s ZSSC3123 complements the small size and lower power consumption capabilities of capacitive sensors. The chip delivers 14-bit resolution and 0.25 % accuracy over a wide range of sensor capacitances and temperatures. Operating power consumption is 60 µA with a sleep mode to lower to less than 1µA. The IC has […]
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Make Multiple Wireless Temperature Measurements
Using wireless technology, engineers can measure critical data in remote locations within a manufacturing environment without running wires. With Yokogawa’s YTMX580 multi-input temperature transmitter, they can make several measurements. The battery-powered unit has eight analog input channels, each configurable for thermocouple, resistive temperature detector (RTD), DC voltage and 4-20 mA measurements. Operating within a frequency […]
Measure Temperature and Air Velocity with Candlestick Sensor
After sizing a heatsink and fan, system designers may want some data to show the heatsink and fan are doing the job. For these and other characterization of thermal conditions in electronic systems, Advanced Thermal Solutions MS 1000-CS-WC could provide the answer and data they need. The candlestick-shaped sensor has a 0.5 mm in diameter […]
Flexible Non-Contact Position/Displacement Sensing
Using inductive (eddy current) technology, Kaman’s SMT-9700 system can provide extremely high-resolution, non-contact, position/displacement feedback of electrically conductive targets. The 13 sensors for the system range in size from 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) to 15.0 mm (0.6 inch) and can detect non-ferrous and ferrous materials. For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Kaman can customize both the […]
Small Vibration Monitor Delivers Exceptional Low-noise Performance
A vibration monitor can prevent a myriad of problems – if it can fit within the monitored system’s space constraints and has the right performance. For noise sensitive applications with limited space, Analog Devices’ ADIS16228 iSensor vibration monitor could be that solution. An embedded programmable processor in the MEMS-based vibration analysis system provides directional sensing […]
Sensing Three Axes of Linear and Angular Motion in a 20-mm Footprint
There seems to be an insatiable demand to sense motion in the latest portable electronic products. For those with limited space, STMicroelectronics LSM330DL Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) sensor could satisfy their requirements. In its 4 x 5 x 1mm plastic land grid array (LGA) package, the 6 degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) inertial MEMS module is almost twice as […]
Make Numerous Measurements Using Gauge Technology
Dennis Bobo, an application engineer at Renishaw, explains the use of the SP25 sensor probe in the Equator 300 gauge to Sensor Tips’ Randy Frank at the first Interactive Manufacturing Experience (imX 2011) conference, Sept. 12-14, 2011 in Las Vegas. The sensor senses the direction of movement of the machine so it knows exactly where […]
RFID Links the Tool Room to the Factory Floor
At the first Interactive Manufacturing Experience (imX 2011) conference, Sept. 12-14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Tom Rosenberg, director of marketing for Balluff explains the company’s Tool ID products that use RFID technology to integrate the tool room with the factory floor to Sensor Tips’ Randy Frank. For more information about Balluff Tool ID products, click […]
NIST’s first Chief Manufacturing Officer Kicks off imX 2011
In his first public address as the Chief Manufacturing Officer for NIST at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Michael Molnar spoke to an audience of manufacturing engineers at the first Interactive Manufacturing Experience (imX 2011) conference, Sept. 12-14, 2011 in Las Vegas. In this newly created position, Molnar is NIST’s central point of contact with […]
Capacitive Sensor for Liquid Level Detection
Detecting liquid levels in confined spaces in machines and facilities can pose problems. For these types of applications, Baumer developed its CFDK 25 capacitive sensor. The 52.4 x 25-mm flat housing design has a height of only 6 mm and has an available mounting frame. In addition to attachment with two screws, the frame allows […]