Altimeters have taken off since the 1920s. Now, with piezoresistive ICs and LiDAR-like technology, they're more advanced than ever.
Altimeters have taken off since the 1920s. Now, with piezoresistive ICs and LiDAR-like technology, they're more advanced than ever.
Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched…
Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched a touch too far.
OmniVision claims this small form factor RGB-IR sensor may significantly advance medical imaging.
OmniVision claims this small form factor RGB-IR sensor may significantly advance medical imaging.
This article looks at digit detection and recognition using MNIST eIQ as an example, which consists of several parts —…
This article looks at digit detection and recognition using MNIST eIQ as an example, which consists of several parts — the digit recognition is performed by a TensorFlow Lite model, and a GUI is used to increase the usability of the i.MX RT1060 device.
Researchers at Imec and Ghent University have embedded microelectronics into a biocompatible "smart contact lens" to…
Researchers at Imec and Ghent University have embedded microelectronics into a biocompatible "smart contact lens" to remedy a host of vision problems, from keratoconus to general light sensitivity.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a way of shrinking the devices used in quantum sensing systems.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a way of shrinking the devices used in quantum sensing systems.
CMOS imaging loses 75% of incident light. Quantum imaging retains up to 95% of its light. And that's only the start.
CMOS imaging loses 75% of incident light. Quantum imaging retains up to 95% of its light. And that's only the start.
When used as a semiconductor, the newfound diode laser made of germanium and tin significantly improves on-chip photonics…
When used as a semiconductor, the newfound diode laser made of germanium and tin significantly improves on-chip photonics and nano-electronics.
The 60 volt ZXTP56060FDBQ and the 20 volt ZXTP56020FDBQ are automotive-grade dual bipolar junction transistors (BJTs),…
The 60 volt ZXTP56060FDBQ and the 20 volt ZXTP56020FDBQ are automotive-grade dual bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), each rated at 2 amps.
These new devices are forging innovation in image sensor technology—speeding up industrial equipment, doubling up on…
These new devices are forging innovation in image sensor technology—speeding up industrial equipment, doubling up on pixels, and capturing both visible and invisible light.
Reopening businesses are honing in on social distancing. Time-of-flight proximity sensors may be the answer to…
Reopening businesses are honing in on social distancing. Time-of-flight proximity sensors may be the answer to cost-effective, easy-to-integrate designs for such use cases.
Optical sensors have made it big in the medical device industry. And with wearables taking on increasing roles for health…
Optical sensors have made it big in the medical device industry. And with wearables taking on increasing roles for health monitoring, size is paramount.
Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at…
Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at the technology that can put a stop to it.
What does IMERAI’s new sensor have in common with bats, dolphins, and whales? Echolocation.
What does IMERAI’s new sensor have in common with bats, dolphins, and whales? Echolocation.
LiDAR technology in archeology has developed distinctly from LiDAR in ADAS. The most recent find? An ancient Mayan…
LiDAR technology in archeology has developed distinctly from LiDAR in ADAS. The most recent find? An ancient Mayan ceremonial site.
This article explains how CCD construction, operating parameters, and external signal-processing circuitry contribute to…
This article explains how CCD construction, operating parameters, and external signal-processing circuitry contribute to the maximum variation in luminance that CCD imaging hardware can capture.
In this article, we’ll draw upon our knowledge of noise sources and combine it with some new information to create a…
In this article, we’ll draw upon our knowledge of noise sources and combine it with some new information to create a comprehensive model for CCD noise performance.
In this article, we’ll take a look at electrical and optical conditions that contribute to reduced image quality in CCD…
In this article, we’ll take a look at electrical and optical conditions that contribute to reduced image quality in CCD camera systems.
This article introduces the concept of image noise and discusses one noise source that plays a prominent role in the…
This article introduces the concept of image noise and discusses one noise source that plays a prominent role in the design of CCD systems.
Researchers at Cornell University have mass-produced tiny energy-harvesting sensors, 30,000 of which can fit on one side…
Researchers at Cornell University have mass-produced tiny energy-harvesting sensors, 30,000 of which can fit on one side of a penny.
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