In spite of the digital quest, many sensors, especially in industrial applications still require analog outputs. So SICK’s newest MPA magnetic positioning sensor has both a 4 to 20 mA analog current output and an analog 0 and 10V voltage output. Measuring lengths from 107 to 1,007 mm, the sensors provide an alternative to potentiometers […]
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Tape Extension Position Sensor for cost-sensitive applications
ASM provides a sensor with 4 m measuring length combining a compact housing with high safety standards. Like all tape extension sensors the WB61 is specially designed for use in mobile applications, but also for other demanding measurement tasks. Tape extension sensors work best where multiple pulleys are required. Their stainless steel measuring tape is […]
Customize position sensor output with the Programmable Hall Device
BEI Sensors introduces the Programmable Hall Device (PHD), an easy way to take control of customizing the output of BEI Hall effect sensors. This compact programming unit interfaces between a PC and BEI Hall effect sensors, and provides users with the ability to field program output functions that meet specific requirements. The PHD can be […]
Find the Right Position Sensor
When you have a project and you need to choose the appropriate sensor to make a system work, reviewing the types of sensors that are available can be a good first step. Alternatively, if you know you need to measure position but you are still not quite sure how, a collection of what is available […]
Sensing and Concussion Reduction Therapy (CRT)
By Natasha Townsend… There has been a lot of discussion about aggressive sports and head injuries. These conversations are pertaining to the rising concerns of traumatic brain injuries resulting from forceful hits in contact sports. For males, football (US) is the most common sport causing concussions; while for females, soccer (US) is the most common […]
Alliance Sensors Introduces the LA-25 Series Heavy Duty Industrial LVDTs
Alliance Sensors Group announces the new LA-25 series LVDTs for use in steel, aluminum, and paper mills as well as in fluid power systems and hydro plants. The LA-25 is robust and designed to survive heavy-duty applications in harsh environments. Typical LVDTs offered to the heavy industrial marketplace are 0.75 inches in diameter with lead […]
Tracking Motion in Portable Products -3
The large and rapidly growing smartphone, tablet, and health and fitness devices market can take advantage of advanced motion sensing technology. At the 2013 International CES, several companies announced new products to address these applications. With proprietary calibration and sensor fusion algorithms, Kionix KMX61G is a 6-axis device can provide 9-axis accelerometer, magnetometer (e-compass) and […]
Tracking Motion in Portable Products -2
Augmented reality (AR), more immersive gaming, personal health and fitness, indoor navigation and other appliances requiring context awareness can take advantage of advanced motion sensing technology. At the 2013 International CES, several companies announced new products to address these applications. Bosch Sensortec describes its BNO055 as the first in a family of Application Specific Sensor […]
Tracking Motion in Portable Products -1
Mobile devices, wearable sensors, fitness watches and remote health monitoring appliances are among the products that can take advantage of advanced motion sensing technology. At the 2013 International CES, several companies announced new products to address these applications. InvenSense MPU-9250, in a 3x3x1mm QFN package, is a fully-integrated 9-axis device that includes a gyroscope, accelerometer […]
Achieving Industry Milestones for Accelerometers
At the 2013 International CES, 3-axis microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometers were among the new devices that suppliers introduced to help electronics companies include new features in portable consumer electronics products. With the differentiation that MEMS technology can provide and the intense competition in the MEMS area, it is tough to achieve an industry leading milestone, […]