At Sensor Expo 2019, Marcia Ratton from TDK InvenSense demonstrates how the UltraPrint Sensor (TCFS-3000) precisely identifies a finger print. Integrated into a door lock, the image from the sensor is displayed on a screen to demonstrate the clarity and details of the image. The ultrasonic fingerprint imaging uses proprietary InvenSense, a TDK Group company, […]
What’s new in sensors for autonomous vehicles? Part 1
Tesla, one of the leaders in autonomous, self-driving vehicles boasts 8 vision cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors and radar on all of the vehicles it is currently building according to recent company tweet. To make the right decisions by using the data from these sensors in the timeliest manner through sensor fusion, Tesla has developed a […]
What types of sensors are used in robots? Part 1 of 2
Fully functional human robots, such as those being developed by Boston Dynamics, need numerous sensors to simulate a variety of human and beyond human capabilities. For the human part, the sensors provide the ability to see, hear, touch and move. In general, industrial robots employ sensors for a variety of activities. Some sensors provide environmental […]
New Phantom powered preamplifier
A new universal preamplifier from PCB Piezotronics reduces project costs by allowing users to interchange multiple test microphone cartridges to meet unique testing requirements. Model 426A14 adapts to any IEC 61094-4 compliant, prepolarized microphone for use in loudspeaker design, microphone and amplifier modeling, and live sound or high definition recording applications. The preamplifier may be purchased […]
Demonstrating Sonar on a Chip
At the MEMS & Sensors Group Executive Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, Dave Horsley, Co-Founder and CTO at Chirp Microsystems demonstrates the capabilities of his company’s sonar on a chip (an ultrasound transceiver and microprocessor in a single 8-pin LGA package). The chip uses time of flight measurements for accurately detecting gesture recognition and proximity while […]
Ultrasonic Sensing for Double Layer and Splice Detection
Ensuring consistent production quality can employ many different types of sensors. With the SICK UD18-2 ultrasonic sensor for double layer and splice detection, users can determine whether one, two or no material layers are present between its sender and receiver. The sensor reliably detects different materials including paper, cardboard, shiny metal, transparent plastic, and more. […]
Compact Position Sensors Detect Long Distances
Even though they have an overall housing length of 53 to 61mm, new CARLO GAVAZZI compact ultrasonic sensors provide sensing distances up to 800mm. The M18 housing of UA18CSD Series uses a thermoplastic construction and UA18ESD Series uses stainless steel. Available in digital or analog output versions, standard connection options for the sensors include either a […]
Compact Ultrasonic Sensors Address Needs of Several Markets
Packaging alternatives provide interesting choices for users, especially when other design characteristics are essentially identical. This is the case for two new series of compact ultrasonic sensors from CARLO GAVAZZI. Both are available in M18 housings but the UA18CSD Series is constructed of thermoplastic and the UA18ESD Series of stainless steel. The 53 to 61mm […]
Compact Ultrasonic Sensors in Thermoplastic and Stainless Steel
Carlo Gavazzi is pleased to announce a new range of compact ultrasonic sensors, available in M18 housings constructed of thermoplastic (UA18CSD Series) and stainless steel (UA18ESD Series). These new sensors provide long sensing distances up to 800mm, in spite of their compact thread length of merely 38.3mm. They provide an excellent cost/performance ratio for OEMs […]
The evolution of liquid level sensing
by Matt Burns, Technical Marketing Director, Sensors, Avnet There are multiple ways for engineers to measure and keep track of liquids in a container, and one will fit your application. Anyone who lives near a river or creek knows the anxiety that can happen during a thunderstorm, when rising water levels can cause high stress […]
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