Materials with unusual properties are a starting point for creating new sensors. A company involved in products with complex material properties and electronics possibly has an edge over its rivals when it comes to discovering or creating new sensing technologies. For example, Continental, a tire maker and automotive electronics supplier recently used electrically conductive rubber […]
Pressure Sensor
What changes typically occur when established sensing products are updated?
“New and improved” are frequently used terms for consumer products. Sensor suppliers also frequently improve existing and often well-established products and the improvements can address many different product attributes. In some instances, the improvements result in the creation of a new product family based on company patent(s) or proprietary techniques used in the established product(s) […]
Extended pressure ranges available for DLV Series, low voltage digital pressure sensor
All Sensors Corporation of Morgan Hill, California has announced the availability of additional DLV Series pressure ranges. The DLV Series now includes 30 and 60 psi (200 and 400 kPa) differential and 600 to 1100 mbar (60 to 110 kPa) barometric pressure ranges. This device series offers design engineers excellent performance over barometric and middle […]
Low-voltage digital pressure sensors handle 60 to 110 kPa range
The DLV Series pressure sensors now includes 30 and 60 psi (200 and 400 kPa) differential and 600 to 1,100 mbar (60 to 110 kPa) barometric pressure ranges. This device series offers design engineers excellent performance over barometric and middle pressure ranges of 5 to 60 psi (35 to 400 kPa). Product highlights include supply […]
What types of sensors are used in robots? Part 2 of 2
In addition to the sensors identified in Part 1 of this blog, there are several others required for different types of robots. Chemical, light and color sensors enable the robot to evaluate, adjust and detect problems with its environment. For humanoid robots that can walk, run or even dance (like Dobi, made by Chinese company […]
ICP pressure sensor from PCB Piezotronics
PCB’s new micro ICP Pressure Sensor, Model 132B38, is suited for wind tunnel applications that require very small test sensors and very high-frequency response. This improved design features a centered sensing element which improves accuracy of time of arrival, targeting, sniper/projectile detection systems, and aerodynamic testing in high-speed wind tunnels. Model 132B38 measures high-frequency pressure […]
New Media Isolated Amplified Pressure Sensors
All Sensors Corporation of Morgan Hill, California has announced a brand new offering of media isolated pressure sensors; the amplified CPA 502 Series. These new pressure sensors offer design engineers excellent performance for various aggressive media applications. The CPA 502 Series features a ceramic pressure sensor with piezoresistive technology and flush diaphragm design. Product highlights […]
How have pressure sensors changed over the last few years?
At Sensors Expo 2017, Pete Smith, Sensors Knowledge Manager at TE Connectivity, explains how sensors have evolved over the last few years to address different application requirements from TE Connectivity’s perspective. Pete’s story starts with the M7100, a standard industrial pressure sensor for TE Connectivity that addresses fuel rail pressure measurements in fuel injected vehicles. […]
How do you calculate flow from a pressure measurement?
A variety of techniques are used to measure flow, including the Coriolis Effect, mass air flow, vortex, magnetic, thermal, ultrasonic, turbine, and positive displacement meters as well as pressure sensors. With the high volume, low cost, and reliability of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) pressure sensors, these products are a frequent choice for measuring both liquid and […]
Media Isolated, Stainless Steel
All Sensors Corporation of Morgan Hill, California has announced a brand new offering of stainless steel, media isolated pressure sensors: the SPM 402 Series. This new pressure sensor series offers excellent performance in various applications, including mid to high pressure and smaller solutions. Media isolated sensors are designed to operate in hostile environments yet provide […]