SCHURTER extends its Metal Line switch series MSM to include a modern ring illuminated dead-front display. With its fresh look, the new MSM combines the familiar and intuitive features of tactile and optical feedback. The new MSM ring illuminated dead-front series uses a housing of high-quality black anodized aluminum and a unique black translucent plastic […]
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AEC-Q100 qualified ambient light sensor offers high dynamic range to 228 klux
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new AEC-Q100 qualified ambient light sensor for automotive and consumer applications where very high sensitivity is needed for sensing light through dark cover materials. The Vishay Semiconductors VEML6031X00 features a highly sensitive photodiode, low noise amplifier, 16-bit ADC, and infrared (IR) channel in a miniature, opaque […]
CMOS 8.3-MP image sensor compatible with UV wavelengths
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) announced the commercialization of the IMX487, a 2/3-type CMOS image sensor for industrial equipment, which is compatible with the UV (ultraviolet light) wavelength and comes with global shutter functionality and the industry’s highest*1 effective pixel count of approximately 8.13 megapixels.*2 This product delivers a high level of UV sensitivity and high-quality […]
6 Mp sensor provides high quality, global shutter imaging for factory automation apps
ON Semiconductor introduced the latest addition to the XGS series of CMOS image sensors. The XGS 16000 is a 16 Megapixel (Mp) sensor that provides high-quality, global shutter imaging for factory automation applications including robotics and inspection systems. Consuming only 1 Watt at 65 frames per second (fps), the XGS 16000 delivers exceptional performance at […]
Indoor-outdoor sensor module leverages Raspberry Pi computing capabilities
Pushing the performance envelope with advanced edge-based hardware, Sfera Labs has introduced its latest multi-sensor module. The Exo Sense Pi leverages Raspberry Pi 4 computing capabilities. This compact wall-mount unit features a 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 processor running at up to 1.5GHz, which is way beyond what other sensor modules on the market can deliver. […]
High S/N photodiodes come in 0.2 sq-mm to 1 sq-cm sizes
ActLight announced the expansion of its IP portfolio with the launch of the innovative Stand-Alone Dynamic Photodiode. In addition to the superior signal-to-noise performance, the Stand-Alone Dynamic Photodiode benefits from a unique and patented device structure requiring a very simple, low-cost manufacturing process. Moreover, it offers flexibility in terms of device size, making the Stand-Alone Dynamic […]
IoT Platform sports one-press activation, predictive alerts, false alarm filters
Swift Sensors launches its new Series 3 wireless sensor system with significant improvements in wireless range, battery life, durability, and ease of deployment. Series 3, re-engineered from the ground up by Swift Sensors, incorporates cutting-edge BLE5 technology with the Nordic nRF52840 SoC’s on-chip cryptography, multi-protocol communication, and power management features: Three times the sensor range, […]
Leuze presents the GSX, the world’s first combined fork sensor
With the new GSX combined fork sensor, Leuze is once again introducing a worldwide innovation. This product combines the advantages of light and ultrasonic sensors. The GSX sensor is exceptionally suitable for labeling machines used in the packaging industry. With the introduction of the GSX, the world’s first combined fork sensor, Leuze is continuing its […]
Medical RGB-IR Image Sensor helps cut endoscope size
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OH02A1S—the world’s first RGB-IR medical image sensor, which provides simultaneous white-light RGB captures and infrared monochrome captures in a single CMOS sensor. While endoscopic precancer and cancer detection procedures are performed using IR light, surgeons also need RGB light to confirm any abnormalities detected using infrared. Previously, this could only be accomplished […]
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 […]
