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FaceBit, the “Fitbit for the Face,” Attaches Smart Sensors to Masks

FaceBit, the “Fitbit for the Face,” Attaches Smart Sensors to Masks

The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have developed an embedded hardware platform that can sense users’ biometrics through a face mask.


News Jan 19, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Allegro Spins Out “Industry’s Smallest” Hall Effect Sensor IC for Sine/Cosine Output

Allegro Spins Out “Industry’s Smallest” Hall Effect Sensor IC for Sine/Cosine Output

Hall effect sensors (HESs) can be a great option for position sensing. Hoping to push this technology forward, Allego is releasing a 3D Hall effect sensor IC for sine/cosine outputs.


News Jan 13, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Ambarella Unveils AI Domain Controller SoC for Multi-sensor Perception in AVs

Ambarella Unveils AI Domain Controller SoC for Multi-sensor Perception in AVs

To accelerate efficient performance in autonomous vehicles, the new AI domain controller from Ambarella promises robust single-chip processing for multi-sensor perception in an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS).


News Jan 10, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Startup NOVELDA Sets Its Grip On Presence Detection Using UWB Sensor

Startup NOVELDA Sets Its Grip On Presence Detection Using UWB Sensor

From awards to funding, Norwegian startup NOVELDA is making waves with its ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for presence sensing.


News Jan 06, 2022 by Jake Hertz
With a Vision of a “Collision-free Future,” TI Unveils mmWave Radar Sensor

With a Vision of a “Collision-free Future,” TI Unveils mmWave Radar Sensor

The new family of 77-GHz radar SoCs is but the newest addition to TI's portfolio of ADAS-facing components.


News Jan 04, 2022 by Jake Hertz
MEMS Accelerometer Frequency Response and Bandwidth Specification

MEMS Accelerometer Frequency Response and Bandwidth Specification

Learn about frequency response and bandwidth specification of MEMS accelerometers.


Taking Sensors Quantum: Researchers and Hamamatsu Eye Photodetector Technology

Taking Sensors Quantum: Researchers and Hamamatsu Eye Photodetector Technology

Sensors are vital for almost any industry and application; however, how are researchers and companies leveraging technology like photodetectors to bring sensing to the quantum realm?


News Dec 28, 2021 by Nicholas St. John
How One Wearable May Play a Key Role in Workers’ Comp

How One Wearable May Play a Key Role in Workers’ Comp

When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics for employers and insurance companies.


News Dec 27, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Understanding ADAS Limitations and V2X Communication Technology

Understanding ADAS Limitations and V2X Communication Technology

In today's data-driven world, devices are constantly striving to connect with one another, especially in the automotive industry. How can vehicle-to-everything (V2V) communication change the world of vehicle communication?


New EV Inductive Resolver IC Claims to Be “Immune to Stray Magnetic Fields”

New EV Inductive Resolver IC Claims to Be “Immune to Stray Magnetic Fields”

Though there are a bunch of sensor options for position sensing, Melexis' newest positional sensor IC for electric vehicles claims higher accuracy thanks to improved noise immunity.


News Dec 20, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Deriving the Transfer Function of a Capacitive Sensing Accelerometer

Deriving the Transfer Function of a Capacitive Sensing Accelerometer

In this article, we'll learn about deriving the transfer function of a mass-spring-damper system used in a capacitive MEMS accelerometer.


Introduction to Capacitive Accelerometers: Measuring Acceleration with Capacitive Sensing

Introduction to Capacitive Accelerometers: Measuring Acceleration with Capacitive Sensing

In this article, we'll discuss how to use capacitive sensing to measure acceleration.


Inspired by Spiderwebs: New Sensor Aims to Untangle Quantum Sensor Challenges

Inspired by Spiderwebs: New Sensor Aims to Untangle Quantum Sensor Challenges

The natural world can always be an inspiration for new technology. A new sensor inspired by spider webs from TU Delft could have large implications for the study of gravity, the quantum internet, and more.


News Dec 08, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Ep. 39 | General Motors’ Vehicle Chief Engineer on the Tech and Passion of Automotive Design

Ep. 39 | General Motors’ Vehicle Chief Engineer on the Tech and Passion of Automotive Design

Electrical and mechanical engineering are blurring together in the increasingly electrical world of automotive. Whether you engineer automotive systems or you’re simply a car fanatic, this episode is for you.


IXYS CORPORATION LSIC1MO170T0750 N-Channel SiC MOSFET | Featured Product Spotlight

IXYS CORPORATION LSIC1MO170T0750 N-Channel SiC MOSFET | Featured Product Spotlight

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


Startup Arbe Hopes to Take Center-stage in ADAS with 4D Radar

Startup Arbe Hopes to Take Center-stage in ADAS with 4D Radar

Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next generation of vehicles revs up. Arbe is hoping to find its niche with its 4D radar technology.


News Dec 02, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
CMOS Technology Leaps to New Levels With Latest sCMOS and qCMOS Sensors

CMOS Technology Leaps to New Levels With Latest sCMOS and qCMOS Sensors

Scientific complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (sCMOS), a type of CMOS image sensor (CIS) with stringent noise specifications, appears to be entering its 4th generation era in 2021.


News Dec 01, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Infineon XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Sensor | New Product Brief

Infineon XENSIV™ PAS CO2 Sensor | 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.


A Roundup of GNSS Receivers Bringing Pinpoint Positioning

A Roundup of GNSS Receivers Bringing Pinpoint Positioning

Vehicles and wearables alike require increasingly precise positioning technology—and this innovation is often fine-tuned starting with GNSS receivers.


News Nov 23, 2021 by Jake Hertz
The Need for High-Accuracy Ultra-Low Pressure Sensors

The Need for High-Accuracy Ultra-Low Pressure Sensors

Learn about the benefits of board-mounted pressure sensors and the considerations when selecting them.