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Sensors Insights: Bridging Hardware Collection and Software Analysis

Sensors Insights: Bridging Hardware Collection and Software Analysis

Nils Beckmann, Director of Engineering for Intelligent Automation at Emerson, shares his insights on properly utilizing sensor hardware and application software to meet the challenges of the automation industry.


For the Netherlands, Photonics Initiatives Secure Global Leadership—Part 2

For the Netherlands, Photonics Initiatives Secure Global Leadership—Part 2

Learn how The Netherlands is leveraging billion-euro investments and European partnerships to scale integrated photonics from research into a world-leading, industrially mature production ecosystem.


News Apr 10, 2026 by Gordon Feller
Industrial Sensors: The Building Blocks That Lead to Process Optimization

Industrial Sensors: The Building Blocks That Lead to Process Optimization

SICK is one of the world’s leading sensor solutions providers in the industrial sector. Salim Dubbous provides expert insights on efficiently deploying and using sensors on the factory floor.


Toshiba Adds High-Speed CCD Image Sensor to Machine Vision Portfolio

Toshiba Adds High-Speed CCD Image Sensor to Machine Vision Portfolio

The new linear sensor pushes the capture speed envelope for industrial machine vision.


News Feb 13, 2026 by Duane Benson
Toshiba Intros High-Speed Comparator for Industrial Safety

Toshiba Intros High-Speed Comparator for Industrial Safety

Toshiba has expanded its lineup with the TC75W71FU dual comparator with a 30-45 ns response and rail‑to‑rail I/O for safer overcurrent detection.


News Jan 29, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
The Configurable Matrix Computer: A New Alternative to the von Neumann Architecture

The Configurable Matrix Computer: A New Alternative to the von Neumann Architecture

Learn how this new type of AI processor provides a 100x improvement in power and performance over conventional GPUs or MCUs.


Amphenol FCI DensiMate™ 1.25 mm Double Row Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol FCI DensiMate™ 1.25 mm Double Row Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol FCI DensiMate™ 1.25 mm Double Row Connectors are compact, high-reliability wire-to-board interconnect solutions designed for space-constrained applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


ST’s New IMU Takes Low-g, High-g, and Everything Between in Stride

ST’s New IMU Takes Low-g, High-g, and Everything Between in Stride

The IMU pairs low-g and high-g sensing with edge AI to capture subtle motion and severe shocks in demanding industrial environments.


News Nov 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Charting a Path to Sub-GHz Deployment

Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Charting a Path to Sub-GHz Deployment

Making informed choices about network ecosystems, protocols, and hardware is critical when developing large-scale IoT networks. Learn more in this article.


Infineon Serves Up New 60 GHz CMOS Radar Aimed at Low-Power IoT

Infineon Serves Up New 60 GHz CMOS Radar Aimed at Low-Power IoT

The compact 60 GHz radar sensor includes an antenna in package, affording ultra-wide bandwidth FMCW operation with a single-chip solution.


News Nov 17, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
At Its Innovators Day Event, Altera Unveils Expanded Agilex FPGA Portfolio

At Its Innovators Day Event, Altera Unveils Expanded Agilex FPGA Portfolio

Today, the FPGA company revealed an array of new announcements at its annual Altera Innovators Day developer conference.


News Sep 30, 2025 by Jake Hertz
A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

This article introduces a new ratiometric data-acquisition system design for use with remote sensors. As we’ll see, it reduces error by employing matched resistor divider networks.


ST Unwraps Modular IO-Link Dev Kit to Ease Industrial Automation Designs

ST Unwraps Modular IO-Link Dev Kit to Ease Industrial Automation Designs

The new development kit helps designers create industrial systems incorporating actuators and sensors.


News May 23, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Melexis’ Thermographic Sensor Overcomes Cost and Accuracy Bottlenecks

Melexis’ Thermographic Sensor Overcomes Cost and Accuracy Bottlenecks

Melexis says the new sensor provides direct temperature reporting without a dedicated MCU.


News Apr 25, 2025 by Charles Lee
Adding Vision to Supervision: Enhancing Workplace Efficiency

Adding Vision to Supervision: Enhancing Workplace Efficiency

Placing cameras in a workplace can be tricky because it requires balancing workplace efficiency with employee security and privacy. Learn how to leverage sensing technology properly to maximize production.


Skywater Unwraps CMOS Platform Aimed at Thermal Imaging Designs

Skywater Unwraps CMOS Platform Aimed at Thermal Imaging Designs

The new ThermaView suite supports hybridized focal plane arrays (FPAs) and monolithically fabricated microbolometer FPAs for uncooled imaging.


News Feb 11, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
Allegro Launches Two New Current Sensor ICs With Compact Footprints

Allegro Launches Two New Current Sensor ICs With Compact Footprints

At CES, All About Circuits met with Allegro’s Ram Sathappan to discuss how these magnetic current sensors may be useful alternatives to shunt-based solutions.


News Jan 13, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 1: General Predictions

Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 1: General Predictions

On this New Years Day, we share 2025 predictions from leading companies in our industry.


News Jan 01, 2025 by Jeff Child
Harnessing the Power of a Software-Based Image Signal Processing Approach

Harnessing the Power of a Software-Based Image Signal Processing Approach

There are numerous advantages to leveraging a software-based image signal processor (ISP) approach. Learn the advantages and the solutions available to implement this technology.


New Position Sensing ICs Simplify Design and Enhance Precision

New Position Sensing ICs Simplify Design and Enhance Precision

A new crop of magnetic switches, sensors, and PCB-based position encoders aims to redefine position sensing in automotive, industrial, and robotic designs.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Charles Lee