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Haptic technology has come a long way in the past few decades and continues to find innovative improvements and…

Haptic technology has come a long way in the past few decades and continues to find innovative improvements and applications across industries. Here's a quick look at some recent haptic technology-related news.

Molex’s Woodhead ArcArrest 30 amp switch-rated connector aims to offer a simple, fast way to de-energize industrial equipment.

Molex’s Woodhead ArcArrest 30 amp switch-rated connector aims to offer a simple, fast way to de-energize industrial equipment.

This article explains some theory behind piezoelectric sensors and presents an equivalent circuit that you can use when…

This article explains some theory behind piezoelectric sensors and presents an equivalent circuit that you can use when you’re designing sensor systems.

What do you get when you combine an ultrasonic transducer with micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) machining?

What do you get when you combine an ultrasonic transducer with micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) machining?

TE Connectivity’s LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base is a platform for developing and manufacturing street and outdoor…

TE Connectivity’s LUMAWISE Endurance N Enhanced Base is a platform for developing and manufacturing street and outdoor lighting controllers.

Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and…

Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and ultrasonic sensors on display at Sensor Expo 2018.

In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we're using a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino Uno to stave off the onslaught of dogs…

In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we're using a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino Uno to stave off the onslaught of dogs trying to eat every single plant in our garden.

Omron D6T Series MEMS Thermal Sensors are designed for non-contact temperature sensors and presence detection.

Omron D6T Series MEMS Thermal Sensors are designed for non-contact temperature sensors and presence detection.

Omron provides true presence detection, rather than just motion detection, with their D6T MEMS Thermal Sensors.

Omron provides true presence detection, rather than just motion detection, with their D6T MEMS Thermal Sensors.

This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.

This article shows how to build a 12 V PC fan PWM controller with GreenPAK ICs.

While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards…

While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards more and more electronic components in cars. STMicroelectronics has announced their latest automotive-grade MEMS, the ASM330LHH, which aids in equipping cars with sensor technology.

Phoenix Contact FL Switch 2000 managed switches are intelligent switches that are designed to improve the robustness and…

Phoenix Contact FL Switch 2000 managed switches are intelligent switches that are designed to improve the robustness and stability of industrial automation networks.

This article looks at how appliance design is utilizing three-phase brushless DC motors to reduce system power…

This article looks at how appliance design is utilizing three-phase brushless DC motors to reduce system power consumption to meet Energy Star's requirements.

The ADXL1005 by Analog Devices is a low noise, wide bandwidth, single-axis MEMS accelerometer with Analog Output.

The ADXL1005 by Analog Devices is a low noise, wide bandwidth, single-axis MEMS accelerometer with Analog Output.

From the first telegraph message sent in 1884 to the founding of Dell computers in 1984 here is a roundup of history for…

From the first telegraph message sent in 1884 to the founding of Dell computers in 1984 here is a roundup of history for the month of May.

This tech brief provides an overview of a somewhat uncommon member of the flip-flop family.

This tech brief provides an overview of a somewhat uncommon member of the flip-flop family.

STMicroelectronics announces a new low-voltage three-phase and “three-sense” motor driver IC.

STMicroelectronics announces a new low-voltage three-phase and “three-sense” motor driver IC.

Here's a breakdown of Infineon's new high-performance digital MEMS microphone that offers power-optimized modes for…

Here's a breakdown of Infineon's new high-performance digital MEMS microphone that offers power-optimized modes for low-current consumption devices.

A new MEMS capacitive barometric pressure sensor, from InvenSense, is said to be the industry's lowest-noise and…

A new MEMS capacitive barometric pressure sensor, from InvenSense, is said to be the industry's lowest-noise and lowest-power pressure sensor.