OMNIVISION has announced the OX08D20, an 8-megapixel CMOS image sensor with TheiaCel technology for automotive exterior cameras. The device is designed for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving applications. The OX08D20 succeeds the OX08D10 sensor launched in 2023. The OX08D20 includes a capture scheme developed in collaboration with Mobileye that reduces the motion blur […]
Sensors
Nine-axis solution combines IMU with TMR for orientation tracking
TDK Corporation has introduced tunnel magnetoresistance sensors as part of its sensing solutions for gaming peripherals. The TMR sensors target applications in keyboards, controllers, mice, webcams, augmented and virtual reality devices, driving wheels, and pedals. TDK’s gaming sensor portfolio includes TMR-based sensors, MEMS motion sensors, microphones, and ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors. TMR sensors provide ten times […]
Inductive sensor IC processes two coil sets simultaneously
Melexis has introduced the MLX90514, a dual-input inductive sensor integrated circuit. The device processes signals from two sets of coils simultaneously to compute differential or vernier angles on-chip. The sensor is designed for automotive applications, including steering torque feedback, steering angle sensing, and steering rack motor control in steer-by-wire implementations. The MLX90514 integrates differential and […]
Inductive position sensors operate from -40 °C to 125 °C
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new family of magnet-free inductive position sensor (IPS) ICs that can be fully customized for various coil designs compatible with a wide range of industrial applications, such as robotics, medical and healthcare, smart buildings, home appliances, and motor commutation. Built for high resolution, precision, and robust performance, the new RAA2P3226, […]
Motion sensor for smart glasses learns how people move
TDK Corporation announces a new custom sensing solution for intelligent eyewear: InvenSense SmartMotion for Smart Glasses, which enables precise, responsive, context-aware motion tracking for smart glasses, at ultra-low power. Ideal for augmented reality and seamless AI accessibility, this solution enables high-accuracy head tracking, stable image/video capture, intuitive UI control, and posture recognition. The custom ICM-45685 […]
Position sensor consumes 0.6 µA average current for battery applications
Texas Instruments has introduced the TMAG5134 Hall-effect switch, designed to provide enhanced sensitivity for position-sensing applications. The device incorporates an integrated magnetic concentrator that enables detection of magnetic fields as weak as 1mT, making it suitable for door and window sensors, personal electronics, and home appliances. The enhanced sensitivity allows engineers to use smaller magnets […]
Magnetic angle sensors available in TSSOP8 and LGA8L packages
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of two new TMR-based magnetic angle sensors, the LF53466 and LF53464 – designed to deliver high-precision 0–360° angular measurement in harsh environments with minimal thermal drift. (View the video.) Both sensors utilize Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology in a dual push-pull Wheatstone bridge configuration, each featuring four high-sensitivity sensing elements, which enable accurate angle detection along the X […]
IMU family reduces power consumption for mobile OIS application
TDK Corporation announces the availability of the new InvenSense SmartMotion ICM-536xx family of high-performance 6-axis IMUs to select customers, bringing high-performance optical image stabilization (OIS) to a wide range of smartphones, tablets, and cameras, for crisp, blur-free photos and videos. OIS technology compensates for hand shake and movement, delivering clearer photos and smoother videos in […]
mmWave sensor adds Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity for extended range IoT monitoring
Airfide Networks has released the AFN6843 micro-mobility occupancy sensor with Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity. The sensor completed three months of field testing and incorporates Morse Micro’s MM6108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC for extended range IoT deployments. The device builds on Airfide’s mmWave and Edge AI sensing architecture, integrating sub-GHz Wi-Fi HaLow technology that provides extended coverage distance […]
3D Hall-effect sensors support 3.3 V and 5 V supply voltages for ASIL-B applications
Infineon Technologies AG has launched the third generation of the XENSIV 3D magnetic Hall-effect sensor family, comprising three product series: TLE493D-W3B6-Bx, TLE493D-P3B6, and TLE493D-P3I8. Developed in accordance with ISO26262, the sensor family provides integrated diagnostic functions to support functional safety applications up to ASIL-B. Due to their high flexibility, the devices are ideal for a […]
