Applications require high accuracy over a variety of temperatures, such as thermostats (-20 to +45°C), personal computers (+85°C) and industrial/automotive (+125°C), have a solution with Microchip Technology’s MCP9808 silicon temperature sensor. The sensor’s ±0.5° accuracy and 12-bit resolution are among its system-oriented features. The 12-bit Resolution provides 0.0625°C for the least significant bit in a […]
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Measure Temperature and Air Velocity with Candlestick Sensor
After sizing a heatsink and fan, system designers may want some data to show the heatsink and fan are doing the job. For these and other characterization of thermal conditions in electronic systems, Advanced Thermal Solutions MS 1000-CS-WC could provide the answer and data they need. The candlestick-shaped sensor has a 0.5 mm in diameter […]
Infrared Temperature Sensor Monitor
At Sensors Expo 2011, an expert from Dexter Research shows Sensor Tips’ Randy Frank the company’s infrared TSM temperature sensor module monitoring soil and leaf temperature. The TSM has better than 0.5°C repeatability in the 0-50°C range. For more information about Dexter Research TSM, temperature sensor module, click here. To watch the video, click here.
Industry’s Smallest IR Sensor in Action
Daniel Mar, a Product Marketing Engineer for Sensing Products at Texas Instruments demonstrates the TMP006 infrared temperature sensor to Randy Frank at Sensors Expo 2011. Using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology and chip-scale plastic packaging, the sensor is the smallest (1.6 mm × 1.6 mm) non-contact temperature sensor available today. For more information about Texas Instruments […]
Sense Temperature, Use Less Power in Less Space
Performing a function that you have previously done and consuming considerably less power is a goal for many system designers today. If the solution is crammed into even less space – so much the better. For temperature sensing that is the one-two punch that Texas Instruments delivers with its TMP103 digital temperature sensor. The TMP103 […]
Sensors Provide Temperature Signals without an RTD Input Card
Integration that reduces system complexity is always a highly desirable goal. Turck’s TTM series are integrated miniature temperature transmitters. The units have analog output that eliminates the need for specialized RTD PLC input cards. This saves both space and cost associated with these cards. Stainless steel connections make the transmitters well-suited for food and beverage […]
MEMS-Based Gas Meter Flow Sensors
Experts predict that gas meters are poised to undergo the same change as electricity meters for smarter, remote meter reading. In response, STMicroelectronics and Omron have collaborated to provide a complete solution for electronic gas meter flow sensors. The design uses an Omron transducer and a companion analog front-end chip developed by ST. The resulting […]
RF-Enabled Sensing Benefits from ProximaRF Kit
ProximaRF, a company that specializes in high frequency (13.56 MHz) RFID has developed an RFID–enabled sensor kit that provides users access to Melexis MLX90129 RFID sensor transponder IC. Using the ProximaRF DVK90129 reader and evaluation kit, developers can immediately read and write code to the RFID IC using a plug and play USB high frequency […]
Sensors Expo 2010 Exhibitors: Tellurex Corporation and Dexter Research
If you missed Sensors Expo or did not get a chance to check out all the exhibits, here is another of the interesting booths that I visited. Chuck Cauchy from Tellurex and Wayne Baer from Dexter Research explain each company’s role in developing an energy harvesting powered wireless sensor. To see the video, click the […]
New Sensors & Instruments Solutions Guide from Minco
Minneapolis, MN — Minco has a new, free guide that walks you through defining your temperature sensing application requirements and choosing the best sensor and instrument solution. This guide will also help you determine what sensing technology is best, show you how to compare sensor alternatives and help you obtain parts for testing and prototyping […]
