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Piezoelectric Accelerometers: IEPE Sensors vs. Charge Output Sensors

Learn about integrated electronics piezoelectrics (IEPE) sensors, powering them, and how they compare to charge output (non-IEPE) systems.

one day ago by Dr. Steve Arar

Startup Echodyne Puts Metamaterials-based Radars to the Test

With the launch of a $135 million funding round, Echodyne is tackling the radar market with defense, security, and autonomy in mind.

2 days ago by Ikimi .O

TI Rolls Out Bluetooth LE MCU With +8 dBm RF Power for $0.79

Offering a blend of low-power, high RF power, and a $0.79 price, Texas Instruments (TI) has released a new Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) MCU aimed at the growing connected device market.

5 days ago by Jeff Child

Ep. 48 | Argo AI’s Hardware VP Talks Autonomous Vehicles and Single Photon Lidar

Zach Little has worked on multiple iconic products including the Motorola Razr, Microsoft Windows, and the Apple iPod. Now he leads the hardware and firmware development team at Argo AI, helping Ford and Volkswagen build autonomous vehicles (AVs).

June 21, 2022 by Daniel Bogdanoff

Companies Use Radar to Alert When Children Are Left in Backseats

Every year, 38 children die from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. New radar solutions may be key to reducing that figure.

June 20, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Introduction to Bluetooth Mesh Models

Learn about Bluetooth mesh models—namely what they are—as we lead you through an example and the different types like generic, lighting, etc.

June 19, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

IoT Communication Protocols—IoT Data Protocols

Dive deeper into the Internet of Things (IoT) communication through a brief overview of the different IoT data protocols.

June 16, 2022 by Ignacio de Mendizábal

From Archeology to Autonomy, LiDAR Sweeps Industries

In the past month, LiDAR has made headlines in meteorology, archeology, and vehicle autonomy.

June 15, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Honeywell FP5000 Configurable Pressure Transducers | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

June 14, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

CUI Devices Pressure Sensors | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.

June 14, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

Qualcomm Spurs AR/VR Development With XR Dev Platform

Qualcomm takes a swing at opening up the world of AR/VR hardware development with its Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Program.

June 07, 2022 by Arjun Nijhawan

Flexible Sensor Prototype to Discretely Monitor the Inside of Pipes

A new optical sensor prototype is said to provide real-time chemical composition data without directly interacting with the substance being monitored.

June 03, 2022 by Kristijan Nelkovski

“Wi-Fi Sensors” Help Robots Map Their Indoor Environment

Research from UCSD takes a new approach to simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM).

May 31, 2022 by Jake Hertz

New Sensor Harnesses Energy From Movement for Human-machine Interfaces

Solar, thermal, and wind are common sources of energy harvesting. Now, a triboelectric tactile sensor draws energy from movement to power wearables.

May 20, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

“Quantum Radio” Trials Help Push for More Sensitive RF Hardware

Researcher's from the British Telecommunications (BT) Group are leveraging a new technique in RF radio-receiving that could lead to exponentially more sensitive RF hardware.

May 19, 2022 by Jake Hertz

MEMS Microspeakers Make a Loud Statement Moving Into 2022 and Beyond

While balanced armature speakers have been a leading technology in true wireless earbuds, MEMS microspeakers are beginning to peak in popularity.

May 17, 2022 by Jake Hertz

TI Touts Solid-state Relays to Enable Safer EVs

With an eye toward improving isolation technology in electric vehicles, Texas Instruments (TI) is rolling out two solid-state relay chips designed to replace traditional automotive mechanical relays.

May 10, 2022 by Jeff Child

ST Leverages Back-side-illuminated Sensors for Driver Monitoring

Human error causes 95% of traffic accidents. ST hopes to reduce that figure with a new global-shutter image sensor for driver monitoring systems.

May 09, 2022 by Jake Hertz

MIT Unveils “Banana Finger” Soft Pneumatic Actuators

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have created a new manufacturing technique that could allow for more cost-effective soft pneumatic actuators.

May 04, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Lighting Systems Get an IoT Facelift With Bluetooth Mesh

Compared to other mesh networking protocols, Bluetooth mesh has the adoption rate and the specs to expand the infrastructure of smart lighting.

May 02, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar