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Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer…

Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer function, linear range, sensitivity, and more.

In this article, we will discuss the different applications of Micro-Force FMA Sensors in the health industry.

In this article, we will discuss the different applications of Micro-Force FMA Sensors in the health industry.

In this article, ROHM will discuss the role of laser diodes in motion sensing and LiDAR, as well as their properties and…

In this article, ROHM will discuss the role of laser diodes in motion sensing and LiDAR, as well as their properties and limitations.

Measuring the minuscule resistance changes in resistive sensors can be a daunting task. Here are two hardware methods to…

Measuring the minuscule resistance changes in resistive sensors can be a daunting task. Here are two hardware methods to eliminate bridge non-linearity errors.

Government actors around the globe continue a trend of challenging public-sector innovators to accelerate the development…

Government actors around the globe continue a trend of challenging public-sector innovators to accelerate the development of various technologies, including a recent surge in interest in autonomous underwater vehicles

In this article, we will discuss a proposed Cold Chain Asset Tracker with data logging capability with the use of Lapis…

In this article, we will discuss a proposed Cold Chain Asset Tracker with data logging capability with the use of Lapis Technology.

With the automotive industry focusing on safety and autonomy, Tesla hopes its new DMS mmWave sensor will help prevent,…

With the automotive industry focusing on safety and autonomy, Tesla hopes its new DMS mmWave sensor will help prevent, not only distracted driving but children from being left in hot cars.

Learn how the Montreal Protocol influenced this chemical sensor released by NevadaNano, a company tackling sensor…

Learn how the Montreal Protocol influenced this chemical sensor released by NevadaNano, a company tackling sensor applications from vending machines to flying noses.

Triboelectric nanogenerators (or "TENGs") aren't the newest technology on the block. However, global research indicates…

Triboelectric nanogenerators (or "TENGs") aren't the newest technology on the block. However, global research indicates they may change energy-harvesting technology through the power of movement.

With the rise of edge computing, companies and researchers alike are doubling down on sustainability—from tracking…

With the rise of edge computing, companies and researchers alike are doubling down on sustainability—from tracking endangered harbor seals to monitoring crop growth.

While capacitive touch sensors attract the spotlight in automotive touchscreen technology (and rightly so), single-chip…

While capacitive touch sensors attract the spotlight in automotive touchscreen technology (and rightly so), single-chip controllers also warrant consideration for the ever-popular ultra-wide touchscreens in vehicles today.

How do you solve the thousands of challenges standing in the way of autonomous vehicle deployment? Hear from the leader…

How do you solve the thousands of challenges standing in the way of autonomous vehicle deployment? Hear from the leader of a team of thousands of engineers doing "the best work of their lives" to safely deploy AVs.

TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose…

TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for low power?

With air quality becoming a larger concern, could personalized air quality sensors become the next way to measure local pollution?

With air quality becoming a larger concern, could personalized air quality sensors become the next way to measure local pollution?

This high-level guide introduces common types of magnetometers, including scalar, vector, gradient, and more.

This high-level guide introduces common types of magnetometers, including scalar, vector, gradient, and more.

Consumer sleep technology is becoming a staple in biometric reading. Now, Google has released a radar chip that more…

Consumer sleep technology is becoming a staple in biometric reading. Now, Google has released a radar chip that more easily tracks and analyzes sleep quality.

Xiaomi claims the Mi 11 Ultra is the "world’s best photography smartphone." With few technical specs published, how do…

Xiaomi claims the Mi 11 Ultra is the "world’s best photography smartphone." With few technical specs published, how do designers approach such claims?

We've been talking about smart cities for a long time now, even though we've had a great deal of the necessary technology…

We've been talking about smart cities for a long time now, even though we've had a great deal of the necessary technology for a decade. So what's the holdup?

NASA's infrasound microphone allows pilots and air traffic control to identify aircraft wake vortices, clear air…

NASA's infrasound microphone allows pilots and air traffic control to identify aircraft wake vortices, clear air turbulence, and tornadoes hundreds of miles away.