Integrated RF agile transceivers are not only widely employed in software-defined radio (SDR) architectures in cellular telephone base stations, such as…
Integrated RF agile transceivers are not only widely employed in software-defined radio (SDR) architectures in cellular telephone base stations, such as multiservice distributed access system (MDAS) and small cell, but also for wireless HD video transmission for industrial, commercial, and military applications, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
This article demonstrates the creation of an inductive switch cabinet lock that can detect the movement of a conductive…
This article demonstrates the creation of an inductive switch cabinet lock that can detect the movement of a conductive target. The purpose is to create a door that cannot be opened without triggering an alarm.
More natural and immersive user interfaces will allow sensors to cater to a myriad of new applications.
More natural and immersive user interfaces will allow sensors to cater to a myriad of new applications.
ams introduces a sensor solution for IoT applications operating under harsh conditions.
ams introduces a sensor solution for IoT applications operating under harsh conditions.
The Digi Connect Sensor+ is a battery-powered cellular gateway for monitoring sensors in remote locations and harsh environments.
The Digi Connect Sensor+ is a battery-powered cellular gateway for monitoring sensors in remote locations and harsh environments.
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use…
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use it in a parking sensor application.
Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a 'skin' sensor to give robots and prosthetics more sensitivity…
Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a 'skin' sensor to give robots and prosthetics more sensitivity for precision tasks.
TE Connectivity's PTF family of platinum temperature sensors are thin film platinum RTDs with a fast response time and…
TE Connectivity's PTF family of platinum temperature sensors are thin film platinum RTDs with a fast response time and long-term stability for application temperatures from negative 50 degrees Celsius to positive 600 degrees Celsius.
Learn about sensorless brushless DC motor controllers, some example ICs, and some disadvantages of using such motors.
Learn about sensorless brushless DC motor controllers, some example ICs, and some disadvantages of using such motors.
TE Connectivity's MS5837 is an ultra-small, gel-filled, 24-bit MEMS pressure sensor optimized for barometer and altimeter…
TE Connectivity's MS5837 is an ultra-small, gel-filled, 24-bit MEMS pressure sensor optimized for barometer and altimeter use in fitness and navigation devices.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!
Infineon’s XMC4800 MCUs are designed for transportation, industrial connectivity, control, power conversion, and…
Infineon’s XMC4800 MCUs are designed for transportation, industrial connectivity, control, power conversion, and sensing, and integrate an EtherCAT node, up to 2 MB of on-chip flash with ECC, and an ARM Cortex-M4 core.
A research team from Northeastern University has created a near-zero power consumption sensor at standby.
A research team from Northeastern University has created a near-zero power consumption sensor at standby.
TI’s TMP116 is a low-power, high-accuracy digital temperature sensor that consumes less power and is easier to use than RTDs.
TI’s TMP116 is a low-power, high-accuracy digital temperature sensor that consumes less power and is easier to use than RTDs.
In this project, we'll test how the Silego GreenPAK can be used to build a temperature-sensing system.
In this project, we'll test how the Silego GreenPAK can be used to build a temperature-sensing system.
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the…
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the Simplicity Studio IDE. The measured weight will be displayed on an LCD screen.
Molex offers MID chip and ceramic SMT antennas that provide excellent RF performance, and are easy to implement.
Molex offers MID chip and ceramic SMT antennas that provide excellent RF performance, and are easy to implement.
Maxim’s MAX14827A is an IO-Link Device Transceiver with integrated regulators, drivers, and auxiliary I/O for use with…
Maxim’s MAX14827A is an IO-Link Device Transceiver with integrated regulators, drivers, and auxiliary I/O for use with industrial sensors and actuators.
This article will review some basic structures to implement Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filters.
This article will review some basic structures to implement Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filters.
Currently, under FAA rules, drones can only be operated during day-time hours, and within "civil twilight" hours,…
Currently, under FAA rules, drones can only be operated during day-time hours, and within "civil twilight" hours, typcially 30 minutes before or after the sun sets.