Until now, plastic parts have predominantly been manually equipped with sensors using mainly the expensive OCA (optically clear adhesives) technology. Integration processes developed by Kurz, however, enable sensors to be applied very quickly and economically by machine. The sensors, including electrical connection (tail), are permanently bonded to the component and are immediately functional. This has […]
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Tunneling Magnetoresistance linear magnetic field sensors handle three axes
MultiDimension TechnologyCo., Ltd. (MDT) announced TMR23xx series, a new lineup of three-axis high-performance Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) linear magnetic field sensors. They are designed for a variety of application requirements, ranging from large dynamic range at +/-500 Oe, to ultra-high sensitivity at 100mV/V/Oe, along with excellent noise performance as low as 150pT/rtHz at 1Hz, in a […]
Press-fit reed sensors designed for 9.5-mm-dia. holes
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the 59040 Series press-fit reed sensor, the first Firecracker reed sensor from Littelfuse with crush ribs on the capsule that requires no attachment accessories for installation. This magnetically operated sensor is designed to press-fit securely into a 3/8” (9.5mm) diameter hole and offers another sensor option for the competitive reed sensor […]
New RFID sensors provide flexible protection against unauthorized access
Wieland Electric Inc. has expanded its family of sensorPRO contactless safety switches with a range of new RFID-coded sensors that provide flexible protection against unauthorized access or manipulation for machine operators and equipment. The new RFID-enabled STS Series safety switches are available in three coding options: Unique, which exclusively accepts input signals from its factory-paired […]
What Vision and Range Sensors will be used in Future Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)?
Today, radar and cameras provide the critical information for high-end vehicles with high tech Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). In fact, some vehicles have eight radar sensors, as well as several video cameras. Advances in lidar, image sensing, radar and even communication based positioning such as Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) promise to make the […]
CMOS image sensor curtails flickering to boost accuracy
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., a committed manufacturer that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, has unveiled its newest CMOS image sensor for automotive cameras. The CSA02M00PB is the industry’s first1 2-megapixel (MP) CMOS image sensor to be equipped with LED flicker (pulsed LED) mitigation circuit2 to minimize image flicker caused by LED light sources. When recording LED traffic […]
TE Connectivity to Acquire Measurement Specialities, Inc.
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Measurement Specialties, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEAS) for $86 cash per share or a total transaction value of approximately $1.7 billion (including assumption of net debt). Measurement Specialties, a global designer and manufacturer of sensors and sensor-based systems with expected revenue […]
New AC Current Transducer/Switch from NK Technologies
LED setpoint display provides fast, accurate verification NK Technologies new ATS Series AC Current Sensors combine a current operated switch and transducer in a single package. A prominent feature to the new design is its built-in digital display that provides a quick visual indication of where the contact changes, making it the easiest and most […]
Measurement Specialties’ Mini LVDTs Performing at Higher Speeds
Measurement Specialties (NASDAQ: MEAS) offers a series of miniature, high-reliability LVDTs (linear variable differential transformers) that provide precise measurements at higher displacement speeds. Measuring just 3/8″ (9.52 mm) in diameter, the MHR Series can easily be used in environments with significant space limitations. Designed with a very lightweight core that reduces inertia, the MHR series […]
Solution for Developing IoT Applications
At Sensors Expo 2013, Jim Carver, technical director of advanced architectures for Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, discusses the Avnet Wi-Go System for developing wireless connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT) that uses Freescale Semiconductor’s sensors and microcontroller. System demos show magnetometer, gyroscope and accelerometer capabilities in three different modes. To watch the video, click […]
