TDK Corporation has expanded its CCT series of clamp AC current sensors with a new 600 A type. The lineup of TDK current sensors is now positioned to meet the high-current sensing needs of energy management systems (EMS) for buildings, factories, stores and communities. The new CCT406393-600-36 current sensor has a clamp inner diameter of […]
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IC Senses Power and has Configurable Outputs
At Sensors Expo 2015 in Long Beach, CA, John Austin, senior product marketing manager with from the Analog and Interface Products Division of Microchip Technology explains the capabilities of the PAC1921, a high-side current/power sensor with a configurable analog output and a 2-wire digital bus. A evaluation board (part # ADM00592) is available. For […]
Dual Hall-effect Sensor Addresses Automotive Applications and More
When automotive engineers need a contactless sensor for measurements such as throttle position, pedal position and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) position, Hall-effect technology is a frequent choice. With the HAR 24xy linear Hall-effect sensor family, Micronas integrates two automotive-qualified die into an ultra-thin (<1 mm) TSSOP14-1 package. The two stacked die enable high-precision redundant measurements and […]
Compact 3-Wire Direct Current Sensor
Complementing its existing DLT Series of 4-–20 mA current output sensors, NK Technologies’ DT Series 3-Wire Current Transducer provides industry standard outputs of 0-5 or 0-10 VDC proportional to the direct current. The sensors accuracy is ±1% of full scale and it is offered in 0-50A and 0-100A ranges. With its 3.3-in (83.8 mm) x […]
Monitor Power Precisely with Digital Current Sensor and Voltage Monitor
Telecom, servers and central office equipment in the communications infrastructure are among the electronic products that needs precise power monitoring. To meet their needs, Texas Instruments (TI) developed a digital current sensor and voltage monitor with simultaneous sampling and SPI interface. Claimed to be a first to provide these capabilities, the LMP92064 integrates a precision […]
Improved Linear Hall Effect Sensor Delivers 3µs Response Time
Control in applications such as electric and hybrid vehicles, solar power and other high power electronic systems relies on current sensing and Hall effect devices are a popular technology for this purpose. With these kind of applications in mind, Melexis engineers designed an improved MLX91209CA high-speed linear Hall IC that achieves a response time of […]
Improvements in Hall Effect Sensors
In addition to its high current sensing products (100A – 3000A) that offer ease of integration, high accuracy and compact size, Raztec has introduced new Hall effect sensors that provide lower current measurements (measuring down in the mA range), different levels of pre-calibration and high-voltage isolation. Designed for operating temperatures from -40 to 125°C, RAZV-2 […]
OMEGA Introduces Miniature Length Sensor ZMD Series
Omega introduces its new series of miniature length sensors that are compact in size and easy to use. The ZMD series features a built-in spring- loaded torsion arm that provides a simple-to-adjust torsion load, allowing the unit to be mounted in almost any orientation, including upside-down. Using a 6″ circumference wheel, the ZMD can be […]
Two New Sensors for Hygienic and Washdown Environments
Banner Engineering announces the QM26 and the QMH26 photoelectric sensors, designed specifically for food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Influenced by the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) and food safety initiatives among private businesses, Banner wanted to ensure the sensors provided reliable performance in manufacturing and […]
TURCK’s High-Speed Inductive Linear Position Sensor
TURCK introduced a further developed LI inductive linear position sensor. A new electronics architecture increases the effective output rate of the sensor from 1 to 5 kHz. In conjunction with the short signal run time (130 µs) and the highly resolved SSi output, the inductive linear position sensors can achieve the performance of potentiometers but […]