Diodes Incorporated introduces its first automotive-compliant* 3D linear Hall effect sensor. The AH4930Q detects the magnetic field in the X, Y, and Z directions, allowing for reliable and high-precision contactless rotary motion and proximity detection. Applications include rotary and push selectors on infotainment systems, stalk gear shifters, door handles and locks, and powered seat adjusters. The […]
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360° angular range sensors with customizable sub-segment measurement capabilities
TDK Corporation introduces the stray-field robust Micronas HAL/HAR 35xy* 2D Hall-effect position sensor family for automotive and industrial applications. Building on the success of the HAL/HAR 39xy series, the new sensors offer enhanced features and capabilities to meet the growing demand for stray-field robust 2D position detection in linear and angular applications. While the HAL/HAR […]
Ultra-thin piezoelectric elements with 150 Ω – 1,500 Ω impedance now available
Same Sky’s Audio Group today announced the continued expansion of its piezoelectric elements product line. The CEB and CPT piezo element models feature extremely low profiles down to 0.12 mm and come with or without wire leads for simple and reliable design implementation in vibration detection or touch feedback applications. Externally driven and offering diameters […]
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 […]
Capacitive sensors feature integrated LED bar graph and IO-Link protocol
Carlo Gavazzi Automation has introduced two new capacitive sensor series: the CA18CB..IO and CA30CB..IO. These sensors feature an integrated LED bar graph and IO-Link communication capabilities. The sensors incorporate an LED bar that displays ON/OFF stability status. Green LEDs positioned on either side of the yellow switching LED indicate signal stability and dust accumulation levels. […]
Hall element sensors detect motor rotation and current
Diodes Incorporated introduces its first series of advanced InSb Hall element sensors for rotation speed detection and current measurement in consumer applications such as laptops, mobile phones, joysticks, and in motors found in various home appliances. In industrial applications, they are designed for use in position encoders and commutation of brushless motors and fans. The […]
How are VCSELs used in biomedical sensors?
Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are used in biomedical sensors because they emit highly focused, coherent light at specific wavelengths, enabling precise detection and analysis of biomolecules. Applications include blood oxygen level monitoring, optical coherence tomography (OCT) for imaging tissue structures, fluorescence microscopy, and analysis of live biomolecules in lab-on-a-chip systems. VCSELs offer a third option […]
Square shaft torque sensors enable direct integration with fastening tools
Sensor Technology Ltd has released the new SGR525/526 Torque Sensors featuring square shaft ends for integration with fastening applications. The sensors are engineered for torque measurement in power tools, test equipment, industrial machinery, and precision fastening operations without requiring additional adapters. The SGR525/526 series delivers real-time torque measurement data with high-precision specifications. The design incorporates […]
How does an electronic tongue sense: part 2
Part 1 showed two production techniques for electronic- or E-tongues. Researchers are busy investigating ways to use advanced artificial intelligence (AI) in conjunction with new sensing techniques to provide even more capabilities to E-tongues. Sensing for food problems To detect food fraud, spoilage, and contamination within minutes, researchers at Penn State University developed their version […]
Load cell adds digital communications link
Providing exceptional precision – and a weighing capacity range of 1kg to 200kg – test and measurement expert HBK has launched an upgraded version of its SP4M load cell series, including a model featuring an IO-Link interface – SP4Mi. This latest range is ideal for flexible scale designs across a wide variety of industrial applications […]
