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TDK Releases Pair of 6-Axis IMUs for Automotive Assistance and Safety

TDK Releases Pair of 6-Axis IMUs for Automotive Assistance and Safety

Announced at Electronica last week, the new six-axis IMUs target advanced driver assistance and safety applications up to ASIL D.


News Nov 21, 2024 by Duane Benson
Smart Sensing Made Simple | Tech Guide

Smart Sensing Made Simple | Tech Guide

Control automation engineer David Peterson explores the capabilities of Banner Engineering's U-Gage Ultrasonic Sensor, breaking down the details of sensor technology. Watch now to get started!


new products Nov 18, 2024 by Mouser
Infineon’s Automotive Fingerprint Sensor IDs and Authenticates Drivers

Infineon’s Automotive Fingerprint Sensor IDs and Authenticates Drivers

The new biometric fingerprint sensors may be a simple, accurate, and cost-effective way to identify drivers and approve in-vehicle personalization and payments.


News Oct 22, 2024 by Mike Falter
Evolving Beyond Single-Processor Embedded Systems for IoT Edge Sensor Nodes

Evolving Beyond Single-Processor Embedded Systems for IoT Edge Sensor Nodes

Learn how system partitioning can optimize IoT edge sensor node operation by intelligently separating the analog sensors that measure slowly varying signals from the communication networks using high-speed digital signals.


Allegro Unveils Current Sensors Boasting ‘Superior Magnetic Sensitivity’

Allegro Unveils Current Sensors Boasting ‘Superior Magnetic Sensitivity’

The new sensors leverage tunnel magnetoresistance sensing to sharpen sensitivity and precision.


News Sep 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Understanding Haptic Technology and the Use of Piezoelectric Actuators

Understanding Haptic Technology and the Use of Piezoelectric Actuators

Haptic feedback systems using piezo-based actuators are important for a variety of applications, especially automotive. Learn the challenges and the solutions to be considered for this technology.


OmniVision, ST, and Onsemi Freshen Up Image Sensor Portfolios

OmniVision, ST, and Onsemi Freshen Up Image Sensor Portfolios

Several companies have updated the size, efficiency, or development ecosystems of their image sensors for applications ranging from AR to factory automation.


News Jul 18, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
New Sensors Target Smartphones, Industrial, and Automotive Designs

New Sensors Target Smartphones, Industrial, and Automotive Designs

Samsung, Sensry, and Melexis recently announced new sensor technology and collaborations aimed at improving performance, power, and protection.


News Jul 15, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Allegro’s New Current Sensors Offer Alternative to Traditional Shunts

Allegro’s New Current Sensors Offer Alternative to Traditional Shunts

The new current sensors integrate more features, reducing the need for external components.


News Jul 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Looking Down to Go Forward: Ground Penetrating Radar for Autonomous Vehicles

Looking Down to Go Forward: Ground Penetrating Radar for Autonomous Vehicles

Noah Gedrimas and GPR are taking a fresh look—straight down—to improve autonomous navigation. Hear how unique “fingerprints” below the surface provide centimeter-level real-time positioning accuracy for mining, seaports, and maybe your next car.


Automotive Image Sensor Eliminates Flicker from LED Traffic Lights

Automotive Image Sensor Eliminates Flicker from LED Traffic Lights

Omnivision's new CMOS image sensor offers high low-light performance while mitigating image flicker from LED traffic lights and signals in automotive exterior cameras.


News May 24, 2024 by Mike Falter
Infineon Angle Sensors Double Down on Accuracy and Stray Field Immunity

Infineon Angle Sensors Double Down on Accuracy and Stray Field Immunity

The differential Hall-based angle sensor features intrinsic stray field robustness for automotive designs.


News May 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ST’s 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Units Hit the Road

ST’s 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Units Hit the Road

STMicroelectronics has released a new 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) targeting automotive navigation and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).


News May 09, 2024 by Mike Falter
Microchip Ramps Security on Touchscreen Controllers for EV Chargers

Microchip Ramps Security on Touchscreen Controllers for EV Chargers

As the number of EVs on the road increases, Microchip has expanded its maXTouch touchscreen controller family to support the growing demand for touchscreen-based charging stations.


News Apr 30, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Allegro Microsystems Launches High-Bandwidth Current Sensors for EVs

Allegro Microsystems Launches High-Bandwidth Current Sensors for EVs

Both current sensors are designed to improve efficiency in GaN and SiC power converters.


News Feb 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Duke University’s MadRadar Attack Causes Automotive Radar to ‘Hallucinate’

Duke University’s MadRadar Attack Causes Automotive Radar to ‘Hallucinate’

What happens when your car sees something that’s not there?


News Feb 06, 2024 by Aaron Carman
New Avalanche Photodiode IR Sensors Reported as 12X More Sensitive

New Avalanche Photodiode IR Sensors Reported as 12X More Sensitive

Designers can now see more with less light thanks to new optical sensors from a University of Sheffield spinout company.


News Jan 31, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Targeting the Secure Edge, NXP Adds All Purpose MCU to Its MCX Family

Targeting the Secure Edge, NXP Adds All Purpose MCU to Its MCX Family

Unveiled today, the new MCUs bring an optimized and cost-effective blend of performance and peripherals.


News Jan 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Melexis Releases ‘Revolutionary’ MEMS Pressure Sensor for EV Cooling

Melexis Releases ‘Revolutionary’ MEMS Pressure Sensor for EV Cooling

Melexis is debuting its Triphibian technology in a new MEMS pressure sensor that measures both gas and liquid—and is robust enough to survive a frozen state.


News Jan 29, 2024 by Duane Benson
Behind the Largest Family of Automotive Multi-Channel Temperature Sensors

Behind the Largest Family of Automotive Multi-Channel Temperature Sensors

Microchip recently announced the MCP998x family of automotive-grade, multi-channel temperature sensors—the so-called largest portfolios of its kind in the industry.


News Jan 23, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan