Crocus Technology unveils the CT40x, a new industry standard for current sensing solutions that enables an outstanding balance of performance and cost without compromise. The CT40x revolutionizes current sensing in today’s dynamic and demanding environments with unparalleled performance and exceptional accuracy addressing all contact and contactless current sensing applications. The CT40x is engineered to provide […]
Sensors
Waterproof pressure sensor provides digital memory and connunications
STMicroelectronics has introduced the market’s first MEMS water/liquid-proof absolute pressure sensor with a declared 10-year longevity program for the industrial market. ST’s new ILPS28QSW sensor comes in a sealed, cylindrical, surface-mountable package. It features a ceramic substrate that provides high resistance to liquid permeability and a robust potting gel, proven in automotive applications, to protect the […]
LVDT position sensor operates in high-shock environments with up to 10K psi
NewTek recently designed its 100th custom LVDT position sensors with a vented body and modified lead lengths to address the unique operating specifications for a downhole drilling application. Venting NewTek’s NT-R high-temperature sensor ensured reliable performance in a downhole drilling tool that operated in a high-shock environment with pressures up to 10,000 psi and temperatures […]
Wireless module connects sensors to the cloud
InnoPhase IoT, Inc. announced multiple end-to-end (E2E) sensor-to-cloud customer solutions based on its Talaria TWO Wi-Fi/BLE SoC and modules. The solutions accelerate the transition to battery-powered cloud-connected IoT market applications. By delivering an approximately 10+ year battery-operated sensor solution featuring a lower power consumption Wi-Fi module and optimized cloud connectivity reference software, InnoPhase IoT is fueling […]
Image sensor family boasts HDR and LFM capabilities for next-gen ADAS
onsemi announced the launch of its Hyperlux automotive image sensor family. With a 2.1 µm pixel size, industry-leading 150dB ultra-high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM) across the full automotive temperature range, the Hyperlux family provides high performance, speed, and advanced features to propel the next generation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) […]
Safety sensor monitors EV and ESS battery health
Metis Engineering has launched Cell Guard, a new battery safety sensor that aims to revolutionize battery health monitoring for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Cell Guard is a unique sensor that provides unrivaled accurate and detailed information on the health of a lithium-ion battery pack to improve longevity, as well as being […]
Z-axis TMR sensor replaces Hall-element sensor designs
Crocus Technology announced the release of the CT130, a 1-D linear TMR sensor that is sensitive in the Z axis. The CT130 is a revolutionary product that provides unparalleled temperature stability, high accuracy, and precision for position and current sensing applications. The CT130 from Crocus Technology is the world’s first true TMR sensor with Z-axis […]
Toolchain and software package employ ISPU to handle motion-related workloads
STMicroelectronics has released a toolchain and accompanying software package for programming the intelligent sensor processing unit (ISPU) embedded in the latest-generation intelligent MEMS IMUs, ISM330IS and LSM6DSO16IS. The toolchain and software help employ the ISPU to handle motion-related workloads such as activity recognition and anomaly detection directly in the sensor. This permits reducing system power and latency, offloading […]
LVDTs provide ultra-precise dimensional of molded automotive parts
NewTek spring-loaded LVDTs provide an ultra-precise dimensional measurement of high-volume molded automotive parts in plastic mold testing. Different interior, exterior, and mechanical automotive parts, such as bumpers, heating components, and door handles, are manufactured through an injection molding process. To ensure product consistency, quality, and adherence to federal and state standards, the molded parts are […]
MEMS inertial-sensing module provides six synchronized channels
The STMicroelectronics ASM330LHB automotive-qualified MEMS inertial-sensing module provides accurate measurements for a wide variety of vehicle functions and, with the dedicated software provided, addresses functional-safety applications up to ASIL B[1]. The module contains a 3-axis digital accelerometer and 3-axis digital gyroscope, designed for a lifetime on the road, and provides a six-channel synchronized output. Its high-accuracy inertial […]