Motion

How can an RTC feature stabilize an image sensor’s output?

August 19, 2019 By Randy Frank

At Sensors Expo 2019 in San Jose, CA, Sahil Choudhary, a product marketing manager at InvenSense, demonstrates how the real-time clock (RTC) feature in his company’s 6-axis (accelerometer and gyroscope) sensors provides accuracy and stabilization for critical imaging applications. For a specific device frequency, say 10 Hz, the RTC input ensures that the 10 Hz […]

What’s missing from many smart homes today?

July 29, 2019 By Randy Frank

In the home of the future, many different types of sensors will allow the owner and authorized users to activate several functions remotely. To avoid unauthorized users from accessing these systems and even gaining entry into the home, security must be designed in. At Sensors Expo 2019 in San Jose, Steve Hanna from Infineon who […]

PCB Piezotronics Inc. now sells two case-isolated cryogenic ICP accelerometers

January 18, 2019 By Lisa Eitel

PCB Piezotronics Inc. of MTS Systems Corp. now sells two industrial case-isolated cryogenic ICP accelerometers — Models 637A06 and 638A06 — for use in low-temperature applications such as cryogenic centrifugal and reciprocating pumps. They are suitable for liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing; industrial gas processing (argon, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen); pharmaceutical production (statin drugs, […]

What functions do sensors provide to drones?

November 29, 2017 By Randy Frank

Depending on the type of drone and its function, there can be a few essential sensors or an extensive number of sensors on board. Whether the drones are civilian or military craft, the sensors fall roughly into three categories: Make Them Fly, Make Them Work and Diagnose & Prevent Problems. Make Them Fly An inertial […]

Optical distance measuring up to 5 meters

June 16, 2016 By Marisa Martin

The SIKO GmbH has been known for Made in Germany measurement technology since 1963. With the new Optical Sensor LT5000, for measuring distances of up to 5,000 mm, SIKO is expanding its comprehensive range of measuring devices. Areas of Application – At Home in Automation Wherever large quantities of a product are manufactured, automation measures […]

GNSS receiver module includes better Dual Frequency based Heading acquisition and positioning engine

May 12, 2016 By Andrew Zistler

Trimble has introduced the Trimble MB-Two GNSS module. The MB-Two delivers highly accurate GNSS-based heading plus pitch or roll in an advanced industry standard form-factor for system integrators. The module’s embedded Z-Blade GNSS technology uses all available dual-frequency GNSS signals equally, without any constellation preference, to deliver fast and stable centimeter-accurate position and heading information. […]

Small flexible candlestick sensor measures temperature and velocity

February 19, 2016 By Andrew Zistler

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) now provides the base-and-stem Candlestick sensor for simultaneously measuring air temperature and velocity when characterizing thermal conditions inside electronic systems. The Candlestick sensor is narrow and low profile, in heights of 9, 12 and 20mm. These features minimize the disturbance of airborne heat flow in the test domain for more […]

Wireless tachometer harvests energy from magnetic induction sensors

February 18, 2016 By Andrew Zistler

Jennova Inc., a specialist in smart energy management solutions, has developed a new patented Wireless Diesel Tachometer specifically designed to provide a simple, self-powered solution for generating tachometry readings from nearly any motor. The process is based on the company’s patented Electrodynamic Energy Harvesting (EH) technology, which powers the device and enables the unit’s magnetic […]

Wireless Motion Sensors and Open/Close Sensors Provide Input for Seniors Safety

November 16, 2015 By Randy Frank

With the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing, innovative system designers should be able to create innovative changes for young and old. The Sensara Senior Lifestyle System addresses the needs of older users. Using a combination of 5 to 8 motion sensors and open/close sensors strategically placed in the home and wirelessly connected to […]

Accelerometer Demo Indicates Motion

August 5, 2015 By Randy Frank

At Sensors Expo 2015 in Long Beach, CA, Peter Hauck from Freescale Semiconductor demonstrates the capabilities of a cube with an integrated microcontroller and a 3-axis accelerometer, and a 3-color LED output to indicate various motion situations. For more information about the MMA9559LKUBE, click here.