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IoT
TDK’s ultrasonic time-of-flight sensor enhances sensing range and accuracy for smart home applications
TDK Corporation is presenting in its CES 2025 Booth #15815 how TDK MEMS sensors and solutions enable innovation in accessibility technology, as multi-award-winning company WeWALK announces the global availability of its Smart Cane 2 for visually impaired people. The WeWALK Smart Cane 2 is an intelligent assistive device empowered by TDK motion sensors, MEMS microphones, […]
Web-based tool trains smart sensors using AI/ML
ST AIoT Craft, a new web-based tool from STMicroelectronics, simplifies developing and provisioning node-to-cloud AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) projects that use the machine-learning core (MLC) of ST’s smart MEMS sensors. The MLC is unique to the ST MEMS portfolio and enables decision-tree learning models to run directly in the sensor. Capable of operating autonomously, […]
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, […]
1/15.8-inch CMOS sensor operates at 2.58 mW for always-on applications
OMNIVISION announced the new OV0TA1B monochrome (mono)/infrared (IR) CMOS image sensor, the first and only solution that fits 3mm module Y dimension and smaller notebook computers, webcams and IoT devices. The OV0TA1B is a low-power device that is ideal for artificial intelligence (AI)-based human presence detection (HPD), facial authentication and always-on (AON) technology. The OV0TA1B […]
Reed sensors fit into small spaces
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of its latest innovative product, the 59001 Reed Sensor. This miniature D-shaped cylindrical reed sensor offers a compact size, high performance, and customization options, making it an ideal choice for various industrial, appliances, and IoT proximity sensing applications. The key differentiator of the 59001 Reed Sensor lies in its compact […]
Microcontrollers focus on sensors with I3C bus
Microchip Technology has released its PIC18-Q20 family of microcontrollers (MCUs), the industry’s first low pin count MCUs with up to two I3C peripherals and Multi-Voltage I/O (MVIO). Available in 14- and 20-pin packages as small as 3 x 3 mm, the PIC18-Q20 MCUs are a compact solution for real-time control, touch sensing, and connectivity applications. The MCUs […]
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.
Subminiature flange-mount reed switches measure 12.70 mm x 9.00 mm x 3.00 mm
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of its newest products, the 59155 and 59156, which are the world’s smallest subminiature flange mount reed sensors. The sensors’ design provides compact size, contactless activation, and customization options, making them suitable for a wide range of tight-spacing applications across different industries. Littelfuse introduces the most miniature flange-mount type reed […]
IR motion sensor also detects still object
STMicroelectronics is launching a novel human-presence and -motion detector to enhance security systems, home automation equipment, and IoT devices that typically use passive infrared (PIR) sensing. The STHS34PF80 sensor contains thermal transistors that can detect stationary objects, unlike conventional PIR detectors that require the detected object to be moving to produce a measurable response from the sensor. Also, while […]
