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Paragraf Takes Graphene to Cryogenic Temperatures

Recently, AAC had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Ellie Galanis from Paragraf to hear about how the company uses its graphene products at cryogenic temperatures.

5 hours ago by Jake Hertz

Blending AI and Hardware: 3 Startups Reach for AVs and the Cloud

AI may be the buzzword of the century, with companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 clamoring to harness the technology.

one day ago by Jake Hertz

Introduction to Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs)

Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer function, linear range, sensitivity, and more.

3 days ago by Steve Arar

Medical Applications for Micro-Force FMA Sensors

In this article, we will discuss the different applications of Micro-Force FMA Sensors in the health industry.

4 days ago by Sager Power Systems

Laser Diodes Enable Motion Sensing and Light-Based Distance Measurements (LiDAR)

In this article, ROHM will discuss the role of laser diodes in motion sensing and LiDAR, as well as their properties and limitations.

5 days ago by ROHM Semiconductor

Two Techniques to Linearize Resistive Sensor Bridges

Measuring the minuscule resistance changes in resistive sensors can be a daunting task. Here are two hardware methods to eliminate bridge non-linearity errors.

May 02, 2021 by Steve Arar

Public Design Competitions Accelerate Open Innovation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Government actors around the globe continue a trend of challenging public-sector innovators to accelerate the development of various technologies, including a recent surge in interest in autonomous underwater vehicles

May 01, 2021 by Lianne Frith

Cold Chain Asset Tracking

In this article, we will discuss a proposed Cold Chain Asset Tracker with data logging capability with the use of Lapis Technology.

April 29, 2021 by ROHM Semiconductor

Beyond Distracted Driving: Tesla’s Driver Monitoring System Aims To Save Kids Left in Hot Cars

With the automotive industry focusing on safety and autonomy, Tesla hopes its new DMS mmWave sensor will help prevent, not only distracted driving but children from being left in hot cars.

April 28, 2021 by Jake Hertz

How the Montreal Protocol Is Changing Chemical Sensors in HVAC Applications

Learn how the Montreal Protocol influenced this chemical sensor released by NevadaNano, a company tackling sensor applications from vending machines to flying noses.

April 26, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

The Future’s in the Friction: How “TENGs” Show Promise in Self-powered Sensors

Triboelectric nanogenerators (or "TENGs") aren't the newest technology on the block. However, global research indicates they may change energy-harvesting technology through the power of movement.

April 24, 2021 by Ikimi .O

In Celebration of Earth Day: IoT May be the “Greenest” Type of Embedded Design

With the rise of edge computing, companies and researchers alike are doubling down on sustainability—from tracking endangered harbor seals to monitoring crop growth.

April 23, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Single-chip Controllers Fuel the Ultra-wide Touchscreens Taking Over Dashboards

While capacitive touch sensors attract the spotlight in automotive touchscreen technology (and rightly so), single-chip controllers also warrant consideration for the ever-popular ultra-wide touchscreens in vehicles today.

April 22, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Ep. 22 | Cruise’s Sr. VP of Engineering, Mo ElShenawy, on Developing Autonomous Vehicles

How do you solve the thousands of challenges standing in the way of autonomous vehicle deployment? Hear from the leader of a team of thousands of engineers doing "the best work of their lives" to safely deploy AVs.

April 15, 2021 by Dave Finch

TDK Sensor Shows How Capacitive MEMS and Low-power IoT Go Hand in Hand

TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for low power?

April 15, 2021 by Jake Hertz

As Air Quality Falls, Air Pollution Sensors Are on the Rise

With air quality becoming a larger concern, could personalized air quality sensors become the next way to measure local pollution?

April 14, 2021 by Luke James

Types of Magnetometers

This high-level guide introduces common types of magnetometers, including scalar, vector, gradient, and more.

April 12, 2021 by Ignacio de Mendizábal

Will Google’s Soli Radar Chip Revitalize Consumer Sleep Technology?

Consumer sleep technology is becoming a staple in biometric reading. Now, Google has released a radar chip that more easily tracks and analyzes sleep quality.

April 06, 2021 by Rushi Patel

Deconstructing Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Ultra—and the Consumer Tech Claims Surrounding It

Xiaomi claims the Mi 11 Ultra is the "world’s best photography smartphone." With few technical specs published, how do designers approach such claims?

April 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Ep. 21 | Carnegie Mellon’s Karen Lightman on the Intersection of Tech and Policy for Smart Cities

We've been talking about smart cities for a long time now, even though we've had a great deal of the necessary technology for a decade. So what's the holdup?

April 01, 2021 by Dave Finch