GPS as we know it requires the precision of atomic clocks. This article looks at the importance of timing for GPS and the clocks that provide it.
GPS as we know it requires the precision of atomic clocks. This article looks at the importance of timing for GPS and the clocks that provide it.
In part 2 of this article, we will focus on key specifications and features in the context of wearable devices, condition…
In part 2 of this article, we will focus on key specifications and features in the context of wearable devices, condition monitoring, and IoT applications.
Sensirion asserts that their new series of digital temperature sensors are more accurate, have increased intelligence,…
Sensirion asserts that their new series of digital temperature sensors are more accurate, have increased intelligence, and are more reliable than their predecessors.
Maxim Integrated offers their new low-power and high-performance IC for bio measurements.
Maxim Integrated offers their new low-power and high-performance IC for bio measurements.
In this teardown, we open up Samsung's SmartThings Hub and a Water Leak Sensor to see what we can find.
In this teardown, we open up Samsung's SmartThings Hub and a Water Leak Sensor to see what we can find.
This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.
This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.
Gartner predicts that 50% of large industrial companies will use digital twins by 2021. What are they and what do they do?
Gartner predicts that 50% of large industrial companies will use digital twins by 2021. What are they and what do they do?
Part 1 of this two-part series discusses the key parameters and features a designer needs to be aware of and how they…
Part 1 of this two-part series discusses the key parameters and features a designer needs to be aware of and how they relate to inclination and stabilization applications, thus helping the designer choose the most suitable accelerometer.
TI’s HDC2010 is a highly accurate, 14-bit, low power temperature and humidity sensor in a compact WLCSP package.
TI’s HDC2010 is a highly accurate, 14-bit, low power temperature and humidity sensor in a compact WLCSP package.
Side channel attacks can be used in a variety of ways to take advantage of unintended acoustic, mechanical, and…
Side channel attacks can be used in a variety of ways to take advantage of unintended acoustic, mechanical, and electromagnetic signals to recreate data.
Infineon’s DPS310 is a low-power digital pressure sensor for wearable and battery-powered devices that monitor…
Infineon’s DPS310 is a low-power digital pressure sensor for wearable and battery-powered devices that monitor activity, elevation, motion, and weather.
Designing for the IoT comes with a unique set of challenges that require unique hardware solutions to overcome. Learn how…
Designing for the IoT comes with a unique set of challenges that require unique hardware solutions to overcome. Learn how smart passive sensors (SPSs)—sensors that function without a battery and without a microcontroller—are an example of IoT-specific design.
IDT’s new flow sensors use the calorimetric principle and a special sensor coating to provide robustness and long-term…
IDT’s new flow sensors use the calorimetric principle and a special sensor coating to provide robustness and long-term reliability when measuring gases and liquids.
In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more…
In this article, we look at TI's new integrated ultrasonic-sensing MCU—the MSP430FR6047—that can deliver more accurate measurement for smart water meters.
How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.
How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.
STMicroelectronics showcases their new ultra-compact piezoresistive pressure sensor which functions as a digital barometer.
STMicroelectronics showcases their new ultra-compact piezoresistive pressure sensor which functions as a digital barometer.
Sensirion touts long-term stability and increased robustness from their new SGP metal-oxide gas sensor, which is aimed at…
Sensirion touts long-term stability and increased robustness from their new SGP metal-oxide gas sensor, which is aimed at indoor air quality applications.
Honeywell RSC TruStability board mount pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated, with a total error…
Honeywell RSC TruStability board mount pressure sensors are calibrated and temperature compensated, with a total error band as low as ±0.25% of their full-scale span and accuracy rated at ±0.1%.
Urban planning has to better account for developments in autonomous vehicles.
Urban planning has to better account for developments in autonomous vehicles.
Some accelerometers are designed for industrial applications, and some are easier to use than others.
Some accelerometers are designed for industrial applications, and some are easier to use than others.