Infineon’s DPS310 is a low-power digital pressure sensor for wearable and battery-powered devices that monitor activity, elevation, motion, and weather.
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.
Integrated RF agile transceivers are not only widely employed in software-defined radio (SDR) architectures in cellular…
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.