When sensors that detect the five senses, hearing, sight, feeling, smell, and taste, are discussed, the one that usually gets mentioned the least is taste. Electronic ears, eyes, touch, and noses have far more available products than electronic tongues – but that could change. Like many sensors, the underlying technology for an electronic tongue (or […]
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What is negative temperature coefficient?
A negative temperature coefficient (NTC) refers to any physical value that decreases as the temperature increases or vice versa. In electronics, NTC usually refers to a material’s decreasing resistance as the temperature rises. This article examines how NTC device performance is quantified and compares with other technologies like resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) and positive temperature […]
How will neurotechnology and sensing impact automotive: part 1
EEG sensing can improve driving safety.
Bio-sensing chip brings medical-grade monitoring to consumer wearables
STMicroelectronics, has introduced a new bio-sensing chip for the next generations of healthcare wearables like smart watches, sports bands, connected rings, or smart glasses. The ST1VAFE3BX chip combines a high-accuracy biopotential input with ST’s proven inertial sensing and AI core, which performs activity detection in the chip to ensure faster performance with lower power consumption. Analysts […]
How are zinc oxide (sunscreen) WBG nanomaterials used in sensors?
Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a common ingredient in sunscreen lotions. Less well-known is the fact that it’s also a wide band gap (WBG) semiconductor (3.4 eV). As a nanomaterial, ZnO is being used to develop a wide variety of sensor technologies. Sensor applications for ZnO include health monitoring, chemical sensing, biomedical, and environmental sensors. Some […]
Open-frame push type solenoids offer customizable options
Push Type Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) include a series of 18 different low-cost open-frame solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force of up to 96 oz (26.7 N) and stroke requirements of the user. These clean, high-efficiency, low-cost S-18-100-QH Open Frame Push Type Solenoids can be operated at a […]
Flexible artificial intelligence optoelectronic sensors towards health monitoring
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science (TUS) have developed a flexible paper-based sensor composed of nanocellulose and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles that operate like the human eyes and brain. The sensor is energy-efficient, responds to optical input in real-time, and is both flexible and easy to dispose of, making it ideal for health monitoring applications. […]
A comprehensive exploration of IEC 60601-1-8 for medical alarm systems
In the intricate web of healthcare technology, the seamless integration of medical alarm systems plays a pivotal role in ensuring patient safety and the efficient functioning of medical equipment. Due to the mission-critical nature of these medical alarms, it should come as no surprise that additional regulations govern them, specifically IEC 60601-1-8—a standard that delineates […]
Pull type solenoids features 16 standard models
The S-63-38 Series of Pull Type Tubular Solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). This series of 0.38 in. diameter solenoids features 16 standard off-the-shelf solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force, and Stroke requirement of the user. These miniature solenoids featuring a 0.38 in. diameter have a 0.66 […]
Medical buzzers are compliant with IEC 60601-1-8 alarm signal requirements
CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced a new line of medical buzzers compliant with the alarm signal requirements of IEC 60601-1-8. The CPIM family is a range of piezo audio indicator buzzers capable of producing low, medium, and high-priority tones for general medical use as well as tones for specific medical applications, including ventilator, oxygen, and cardiovascular […]
