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Where is my stuff?

April 29, 2022 By Randy Frank

In today’s supply chain situation, this has to be among the most frequently asked questions (FAQs). However, even under what may have been considered normal times prior to COVID-19, it still is a legitimate FAQ. Tracking shipments that are critical or essential may allow more expensive tracking solutions but if the cost is reasonable, many […]

Filed Under: Ambient Light, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), GPS (Global Positioning System), Humidity, IoT, Shock, Temperature, Wireless Tagged With: moeco

NXP enables secure sensing with next-generation security-certified NFC solutions

February 9, 2022 By Redding Traiger

NXP’s new single-chip NFC solutions provide security, dual-mode tamper status detection, and battery-free sensing for IoT applications. NXP Semiconductors announced the NTAG 22x DNA family, combining certified security with an innovative tamper status detection mechanism and battery-free sensing to measure a change in ambient conditions, such as moisture, liquid fill level, or pressure. This allows […]

Filed Under: Development Tools, Industry Standards/Specifications, IoT, Medical, Security, Sensor security Tagged With: nxpsemiconductors

HMI touch sense devices now ultra low-power

December 9, 2021 By Redding Traiger

Infineon Technologies AG  launched the company’s fifth-generation CAPSENSE capacitive and inductive touch sensing human-machine interface (HMI) technology. The next-generation CAPSENSE solution embedded in PSoC microcontrollers delivers higher performance and lower power consumption for demanding user interfaces in-home appliances, industrial, consumer, and IoT products. The enhanced HMI enables advanced solutions like proximity sensing with the improved […]

Filed Under: Consumer, Development Tools, IoT, Sensors, Touch Sensing Tagged With: infineontechnologies

Compact IPX8-rated barometric pressure sensor IC:boasts high accuracy

October 27, 2021 By Redding Traiger

ROHM Semiconductor announced the new BM1390GLV(-Z) compact, high accuracy barometric pressure sensor IC. The new device features a waterproof rating of IPX8 and is ideal for home appliances, industrial equipment, and compact IoT devices. Barometric pressure sensors have become popular in wearables and smartphones for indoor navigation, and for acquiring altitude data in activity meters. In […]

Filed Under: Industry Standards/Specifications, IoT, Pressure, Pressure Sensor, Sensors Tagged With: ROHM Semiconductor

Hydrocarbon sensor eliminates need for maintenance during 10+year lifetime

September 22, 2021 By Redding Traiger

NevadaNano announced the “MPS Mini” a miniaturized version of the highly popular Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) Flammable Gas Sensor. The new sensor is the world’s most accurate hydrocarbon sensor in its class and eliminates the need for maintenance during its 10+year lifetime. The sensor will debut this week at Sensors Converge in Booth #733. The […]

Filed Under: Gas Sensor, Industry Standards/Specifications, IoT, Sensors Tagged With: nevadanano

Eval board for MEMS sensors features BLE connectivity

September 7, 2021 By Redding Traiger

The newly launched Application Board 3.0 provides a versatile development solution that makes it quick and easy for engineers to work with all Bosch Sensortec sensors on one common platform. The new board simplifies the evaluation and prototyping of sensors for a wide range of applications, particularly in Industry 4.0, IoT, Smart Home systems, and […]

Filed Under: Development Tools, IoT, Sensors, Wearable sensing technologies Tagged With: Bosch Sensortec

Photoelectric sensors operate with or without IO-Link

August 13, 2021 By Redding Traiger

Carlo Gavazzi announces an expansion to the successful PD30 Photoelectric Sensor family with IO-Link. This new sensor series offers the most functionality in a single photoelectric sensor on the market. Endless configurations, preventative maintenance capabilities, and special application functions provide users with high flexibility for their applications. Carlo Gavazzi is introducing four special application functions […]

Filed Under: Electrical sensing, Industry Standards/Specifications, IoT, Machine Health, Packaging, Photoelectric, Sensors, Vision systems Tagged With: carlo gavazzi

Digital sensors designed for analyzing liquid properties

June 22, 2021 By Redding Traiger

Process plants typically use a multitude of sensors, each of which is normally connected to a transmitter. Older sensor technologies use analog signals to communicate with transmitters, but more modern models employ digital technology to improve accuracy, ease calibration, simplify troubleshooting, and reduce required maintenance. Endress+Hauser Memosens technology converts the measured value to a digital […]

Filed Under: Data transmission, Electrical sensing, IoT, Liquid Level, Sensors, Temperature Tagged With: Memosens

New incremental encoder series supports extended resolution options

June 22, 2021 By Redding Traiger

CUI Devices’ Motion Group announced the introduction of a new model to its AMT incremental encoder family. Based on the existing AMT10 series package, the new AMT10E series offers 13 new resolutions not possible in the standard version, including the common 1250 PPR, 2500 PPR, and 5120 PPR resolutions. This extended version of the AMT10 series achieves this by increasing the […]

Filed Under: Development Tools, Encoder, IoT Tagged With: cuidevices

SMT tactile switch designed for wearables and portable IoT devices

April 29, 2021 By Redding Traiger

C&K has developed a miniature SMT tactile switch designed for wearable and portable IoT devices. The PTS847 Series side-actuated tact switch combines a space-saving design with heightened durability to handle drop-impacts common to consumer devices. At only 4.6 mm x 2.2 mm x 2.6 mm, the PTS847 Series features an edge mount configuration that raises […]

Filed Under: IoT, Limit Switches, Medical, Wearable sensing technologies Tagged With: c&k

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