The AFI5 version of Baumer’s CombiLyz inductive conductivity transmitters is available with a remote sensor. This new version includes two individual components: the inductive sensing element and the transmitter with integrated CombiView display that can be installed separately and connected via a cable. The transmitter can tolerate ambient temperatures up to 85°C and provides reliable, […]
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Cardinal Components, Inc. announces Electro-Set™
In producing Electro-Set™, Cardinal is addressing a large and somewhat fragmented IOT design- development community with a clear opportunity for growth. Cardinal’s interface Electro-Set™ boards differentiate themselves from other manufacturers’ boards by providing a standard unified 6 Pin connector including I2C interconnect, allowing for rapid proof of concept design and prototyping. Cardinal Electro-Set™ boards are […]
Painless Sensor Prototyping with USB-based Kits
Need to prototype a design? Phidgets could be the answer to get you started. The company offers a variety of sensors and control kits that can be developed through a simple USB connection to a PC. The kits include the sensor mounted on pc board, connecting options, mounting hardware, and USB cable. The Phidgets website […]
New MEDUSA development platform for battery-free wireless sensors and actuators
The Medusa from Farsens S.L., San Sebastián, Spain is a development platform for UHF RFID battery-free devices. The Medusa includes an ANDY100 chip with EPC C1G2 communication and a MSPG2233IPW20 microcontroller from Texas Instruments for communication with developers’ circuits. Users can now develop their own wireless sensors or actuators without requiring batteries on the tag. […]
High-efficiency CMOS image sensor, 3D stacking technology
ON Semiconductor has successfully characterized and demonstrated its first fully-functional stacked CMOS imaging sensor featuring a smaller die footprint, higher pixel performance and better power consumption compared to traditional monolithic non-stacked designs. The technology has been successfully implemented and characterized on a test chip with 1.1-micron (µm) pixels and will be introduced in a product […]
Smart Fabric Sensors Make Physical Measurements
Existing wearable sensors measure physiology (EKG, EMG), electrical conductivity or breathing. In contrast, patented, proprietary monolithic fabric sensor technology from Bebop Sensors Inc. allows physical measurements including bend, location, motion, rotation, angle, size, pressure, force and torque. The sensors’ continuous real-time reporting and 3D mapping capability can enable applications such as: answering calls from a shirt […]
2.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor delivers hi-res for security cameras
ON Semiconductor has introduced its latest high performance CMOS image sensor targeted for use in advanced video security cameras. The AR0230CS image sensor is a 1/2.7 inch optical format device with 105 decibel (dB) dynamic range that combines industry leading low-light capabilities with superior near-infrared (NIR) performance. For security camera makers looking to upgrade”o, from […]
Precision hall-effect angle sensor ICs
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC introduces a new family of contactless Hall magnetic sensors with the debut of its A1332 and A1334 high resolution 360° angle sensor ICs. Based on magnetic Circular Vertical Hall (CVH) technology, the A1332 and A1334 devices, with their system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, provide fast output refresh rates and low signal path latency to […]
Gems Sensors & Controls unveils new global website redesign
Gems Sensors & Controls (Gems), an ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485 certified leading supplier of standard and custom liquid level, flow and pressure switches, miniature solenoid valves, and preassembled fluidic systems, today announced the multi-language homepage redesign of www.GemsSensors.com. The new Gems homepage concept successfully integrates nearly six months of comprehensive research and planning, including interviews with industry OEMs, […]
Synopsys’ new USB 3.1 IP solution enables 10 Gbps data transfer speeds for storage, digital office and mobile applications
Highlights -High-quality DesignWare USB 3.1 Device Controller IP reduces integration risk and accelerates availability of USB 3.1 SoCs -USB 3.1 IP integrators can gain 2X faster data transfer speeds than –USB 3.0 and upgrade to USB 3.1 IP with no changes to existing USB software -DesignWare USB 3.1 IP Virtual Development Kit helps developers quickly […]