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What are the types and uses of position sensors? 

July 6, 2022 By Jeff Shepard

Position sensing is a critical function across a wide range of applications, from robot drive chains to conveyor belts in supply chain operations to the swaying of wind turbine towers. It can take many forms, including linear, rotary, angular, absolute, incremental, contact, and non-contact sensors. Specialized sensors have been developed that can determine positions in […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Hall Effect, Position, Proximity, Ultrasonic Tagged With: FAQ

Ultra-wideband proximity sensors enable power-saving interactivity in smart appliances, chargers, smart locks

June 16, 2022 By Lee Teschler

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An upgraded ultra-wideband (UWB) proximity sensor enhances LCD screen lifetime, increases interactivity and gives devices an automated, power-saving mechanism. Its approach detection feature lights the display immediately upon approach and turns it off automatically once a person leaves the detection zone. Through contextual awareness, the device knows your intentions and is ready when you are. […]

Filed Under: Proximity Tagged With: novelda

Human presence detection and you

May 31, 2022 By Aimee Kalnoskas

By Charles Pao, Senior Marketing Specialist at CEVA Mobile phones and tablets are getting more powerful, but if you’re serious about doing work (remotely), the dedicated work laptop still reigns supreme. Privacy and productivity have become increasingly important in this new paradigm of working anywhere. To help with both in the age of mobile computing, […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Position, Proximity, RADAR/LiDAR, Time-of-Flight Tagged With: FAQ

Inductive proximity sensors optimized for rugged environments

October 31, 2021 By Redding Traiger

Carlo Gavazzi is introducing the new E1-Rated ICS Series Inductive Proximity Sensors. Specifically designed for the challenging applications on mobile equipment, these sensors offer unrivaled performance focusing on reliable detection and reduced downtime. E1-approved inductive sensors assure accurate and reliable detection of actuating parts such as hydraulic pistons, gear speed, crane position, and movement on […]

Filed Under: Inductive, Proximity, Sensors Tagged With: carlo gavazzi

E1-rated inductive proximity sensors designed for mobile equipment  

October 28, 2021 By Heather Hall

Carlo Gavazzi introduces the new ICS Series E1-rated inductive proximity sensors. Specifically designed for the challenging applications on mobile equipment, these sensors offer unrivaled performance focusing on reliable detection and reduced downtime. E1-approved inductive sensors assure accurate and reliable detection of actuating parts such as hydraulic pistons, gear speed, crane position and movement on refuse […]

Filed Under: Proximity Tagged With: carlo gavazzi, carlogavazzi

ProSense inductive proximity sensors from AutomationDirect

April 1, 2021 By Mike Santora

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AutomationDirect has added a variety of new ProSense inductive proximity sensors to their portfolio. Added are 8mm triple-sensing inductive proximity sensors in flush and non-flush mounting options, which can detect ferrous metals up to a distance of 6mm. Also new are inductive proximity sensors with a metal face to provide more durable protection, with environmental […]

Filed Under: Inductive, Proximity Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Analyzing different proximity sensor technologies

March 25, 2021 By Aimee Kalnoskas

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Utilized as a no-touch method to provide either precise distance measurement to an object or simple “there/not there” logic, proximity sensors span a wide range of technologies, each offering their own set of operating principles, advantages, and drawbacks. Some of the most commonly found technologies in portable or small embedded systems include ultrasonic, photoelectric, laser […]

Filed Under: Position, Proximity Tagged With: FAQ

8mm photoelectric, inductive proximity and capacitive proximity sensors

March 2, 2021 By Mike Santora

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AutomationDirect has added several small sensors to the proximity sensor lineup. New rectangular 8mm x 16mm inductive proximity sensors are available in flush and non-flush mounting options, NO or NC outputs as well as NPN or PNP logic. The new 8mm round capacitive proximity sensors are able to detect materials other than metal, in a […]

Filed Under: Proximity Tagged With: AutomationDirect

ICs for interfacing inductive sensors, Part 2

March 2, 2021 By Bill Schweber

Designers who use inductive proximity sensors have a choice of high-performance signal-conditioning interface ICs, each offering different sets of features, functions, and capabilities. The first part of this article discussed some of the sensing opportunities and looked at an IC from Texas Instruments. This part looks at ICs from Renesas and Microchip Technology. Renesas IPS2550 […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Inductive, Position, Proximity Tagged With: FAQ

What are inductive proximity sensors, Part 2

February 19, 2021 By Bill Schweber

The first part of this article introduced the inductive proximity sensor. This second and final part looks at some more specifics of this sensor. Q: Are there different architectures and implementations? A: Yes, there are three basic types: 1) the magnetic elements alone are in the sensor. This separates the electronics from the sensing coils […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Inductive, Position, Proximity Tagged With: FAQ

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