At Sensors Expo 2016, Dan Zaleski, a product applications engineer from Analog Devices explains the motor control demo that he designed. Reminiscent of an Erector Set project, the demo uses sensors to control motors. For more information, about the ADA4571 AMR sensor and signal conditioner, click here.
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MEMS Microphones – The Next Big Sensor for IoT Devices
In this Frank Talk about Sensors, Randy Frank talks to Paul Beckmann of DSP Concepts about MEMS Microphones. For more information about DSP Concepts, click here.
AutomationDirect Offers Additional Magnetic Proximity Sensors
AutomationDirect’s M-series cylindrical magnetic DC proximity sensors are now available in 8mm, 12mm, and 18mm sizes. With 10 models available, the magnetic sensors feature stainless steel shielded housings, are offered as NPN or PNP models with normally-open or normally-closed outputs, and are available with standard sensing distances of 0 to 70mm. M-series sensors are IP65/IP67 […]
ICs for Environmental Sensing
At Sensors Expo 2016, John Geis from IDT explains an environmental sensor demo board with gas, temperature and ultraviolet sensing. For more information, click here.
Magnetic sensor includes LED status lights for machine monitoring
With its MSC sensor family, SIKO GmbH presents the latest stage of development in ultra-compact magnetic sensors for industry as well as machine and plant construction. Common applications for SIKO’s latest compact sensors include linear actuators, stop adjustment for saws, and even measurement of the tracking of solar plants. Path, angle and rotational speed […]
Sensors Add Features to Scooter
At Sensors Expo 2016, EcoReco Scooter and ROHM Semiconductor experts explain a demo showing electric scooter applications that sensors provide rider detection and a motion-based theft alert alarm. For more information, click: RPR-0521 proximity/ambient light sensor (ALS) and KXG03 6-axis accelerometer/gyro.
Magnetic Field and Time-of-Flight Sensing
At Sensors Expo 2016, Liesbet Stalmans and Joe Rotole from Melexis demonstrate the company’s MLX30393 Triaxis Micropower Magnetometer (Magnetic Field Sensor)and the MLX75023 QVGA Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensor for Automotive and Industrial Applications. For more information about the MLX30393 or MLX75023, click the part number.
Automotive Applications of Magnetic Sensors
At Sensors Expo 2016, Raul Figueroa, Director of Product Marketing for Crocus Technology explains the applications for company’s family of magnetic sensors. For more information about Crocus Technology’s Magnetic LogiC Unit (MLU) sensors, click here.
Combo Sensors Boast Low Power Consumption
While accelerometer-gyro combination or combo sensors have been around for a few years, the high power consumption of the gyro portion has limited their adoption rate. With a newly developed, proprietary technology, Kionix has dramatically lowered the power consumption of the gyroscope. The company’s KXG07 and the KXG08 combos can provide full high-speed operation of […]
LVITs for cylinder and actuator feedback
Alliance Sensors Group has announced the continued expansion of the ME, MR, MHP, and now the SS-7 Series Linear Position Sensors used to measure the ram position of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders in industrial, mobile, or subsea applications. With no magnet required the installation and cost of ownership is reduced without sacrificing accuracy specifications. The […]