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Clinical Trials Suggest New X-Ray Photon-Counting Detector May Improve Diagnoses

Researchers at CEA-Leti have developed a novel X-ray photon-counting detector that has been integrated into an X-ray scanner with promising initial trial results.

one day ago by Luke James

Seeing the Virus: Colorimetric Sensors Identify Airborne Threats by Color

Scientists at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in Korea have developed a new technology that visualizes the invisible.

About 3 days ago by Jake Hertz

Z-Wave Announces New Long Range Specification

A new long-range specification is here, and it's got a few contending features compared to Amazon Sidewalk and Zigbee.

5 days ago by Luke James

Prototype of Artificial Electronic Skin Demonstrates Pain Response

Australian researchers claim their e-skin prototype can react to pain, similarly to human skin. If developed, this could lead to major leaps in robotics and medical prosthetics.

September 11, 2020 by Luke James

Skin-Like Sensors and AI Offer (Surprisingly) Accurate Hand Gesture Recognition

Scientists in Singapore have developed an AI system that recognizes hand gestures by combining wearable skin-like sensors with computer vision.

September 10, 2020 by Luke James

Engineers Create Low-Power Collision Detector Inspired by Locusts

Engineers say they’re creating a low-power collision detector that mimics the way locusts avoid one another when flying in swarms.

September 09, 2020 by Luke James

When Cold Chain Reliability Comes Down to a Single Degree, a Precise Temperature Sensor IC Counts

There are many different types of temperature sensors. But one type is specially equipped to handle the precision and scalability of cold chain management.

September 09, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Army-Developed Sensor System Helps Drones Avoid Power Lines

Power lines are a consistent obstacle for small autonomous drones. Now, U.S. Army researchers say they have a solution.

September 07, 2020 by Luke James

Environmental Sensor Applications for IoT Edge Device Sensing

Learn more about the "environment sensor" solution developed my OMRON, based on MEMS device and power-saving technology.

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

D6F Flow Sensors Overview Guide

In this video, Omron Product Manager - Sensors & Modules, Cary Horan, discusses the D6F Flow Sensors overview, product advantages, and how to use the sensor.

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

Peltier Cooling for Electronic Sensors

Learn about the sensors and applications that benefit from thermoelectric coolers in harsh, high-temperature environments to optimize performance and ensure long term reliability.

In partnership with Laird Thermal Systems

Automotive Radar Technology, Market, and Test Requirements

Learn the basics of automotive radar, MIMO radar signal processing, applications, and market trends. Test and measurement requirements for research and development, mandatory ETSI tests and production verification of automotive radar sensors in the 24 GHz, 77 GHz and 79 GHz domains are described.

In partnership with Rohde & Schwarz

LSM6DSOX App Note: Machine Learning Core

This app note will help you understand the machine learning core functionality found in the LSM6DSOX inertial module SiP.

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

Evolving Automotive Safety Requirements Demand Efficient RADAR Processing

NXP MCUs strike the optimal performance-per-watt balance for hardware-accelerated, high-resolution RADAR systems designed for safer, smarter vehicles.

In partnership with NXP Semiconductors

LSM6DSOX App Note: Finite State Machine

Learn how to configure this embedded finite state machine and use it to generate interrupt signals in motion detection applications.

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

Flexibility and Reliability: Magnetic Proximity Sensors

Magnetic proximity sensors provide rugged and exible options for non-contact position and proximity detection in a wide range of applications.

In partnership with C&K Switches

Touchless Sensors Overview Guide

Learn more about Omron's Touchless Sensors for a Safer Society. Product Manager - Sensors & Modules, Cary Horan, discusses the need for touchless sensors in our current times, such as the B5W-LB and aerial switch.

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

3D TOF Sensor Module

The B5L is a TOF method-based distance image sensor module that offers real-time 3D sensing of distance to humans or objects.

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

Infineon Smart Building Solutions: How to Enable Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring for HVACR Devices

HVACR devices are crucial for buildings and their operations - malfunctions can cause severe problems and costs. In this webinar, Infineon explores how sensors and semiconductor solutions enable condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

In partnership with Infineon

2JCIE Series Environmental Sensors

Learn about Omron's line-up of 2JCIE environmental sensors which track eight different environmental factors: temperature, humidity, light, UV index, barometric pressure, noise, acceleration, and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds).

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components