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TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a…

TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a bandwidth-hungry industry.

A new type of optical sensor developed at Oregon State University can closely mimic the human eye’s ability to perceive…

A new type of optical sensor developed at Oregon State University can closely mimic the human eye’s ability to perceive changes in its visual field, researchers claim.

This week, Belgian-company Imec introduced a prototype of a new SWIR sensor offering record small pixel pitch. How is…

This week, Belgian-company Imec introduced a prototype of a new SWIR sensor offering record small pixel pitch. How is this announcement representative of SWIR's growing place in machine learning?

Today, NXP released a new line of radar sensing technologies for the automotive industry. We interviewed their team to…

Today, NXP released a new line of radar sensing technologies for the automotive industry. We interviewed their team to learn how they hope to bring vehicles to full autonomy.

Once again, researchers have turned to natural phenomena to drive advances in electronics—this time, in hydrogen sensors.

Once again, researchers have turned to natural phenomena to drive advances in electronics—this time, in hydrogen sensors.

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

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

The perfectly engineered Thanksgiving dinner is within reach, with the help of some perfectly normal and definitely not…

The perfectly engineered Thanksgiving dinner is within reach, with the help of some perfectly normal and definitely not overboard technology.

This week, Austrian company ams released a new capacitive sensor to perform hands-on detection. This announcement…

This week, Austrian company ams released a new capacitive sensor to perform hands-on detection. This announcement reflects a trend in capacitive sensors leading the charge in automotive HMIs.

Synopsys has announced its acquisition of UK-based in-chip monitoring leader Moortec, whose technology forms a core part…

Synopsys has announced its acquisition of UK-based in-chip monitoring leader Moortec, whose technology forms a core part of Synopsys’ Silicon Lifecycle Management platform.

From Formula 1 to Formula E, where the cars are all-electric, motorsports are some of the most dynamic and public…

From Formula 1 to Formula E, where the cars are all-electric, motorsports are some of the most dynamic and public representations of technology in the automotive space. Roborace is a unique competition where the vehicles are not only electric but also autonomous.

Apple's inclusion of a LiDAR-capable sensor in the iPhone 12 Pro opened doors for augmented reality applications. But…

Apple's inclusion of a LiDAR-capable sensor in the iPhone 12 Pro opened doors for augmented reality applications. But using LiDAR with AR is not without its design challenges.

In this article, you'll learn the basics of the CMOS image sensor, including its core components, its block diagram, its…

In this article, you'll learn the basics of the CMOS image sensor, including its core components, its block diagram, its strengths and weaknesses, and its applications.

Researchers at MIT have developed a new underwater communication technique, called underwater backscattering…

Researchers at MIT have developed a new underwater communication technique, called underwater backscattering localization, which they hope will need for batteries in underwater GPS.

Altimeters have taken off since the 1920s. Now, with piezoresistive ICs and LiDAR-like technology, they're more advanced…

Altimeters have taken off since the 1920s. Now, with piezoresistive ICs and LiDAR-like technology, they're more advanced than ever.

Tiny insects or drones can carry the high-tech sensor, which weighs less than a gram, into places that are too dangerous…

Tiny insects or drones can carry the high-tech sensor, which weighs less than a gram, into places that are too dangerous or inaccessible to human researchers.

A joint research effort between China and the United States has culminated in a method for printing sensors directly onto…

A joint research effort between China and the United States has culminated in a method for printing sensors directly onto human skin at room temperature.

Army researchers have developed a new microwave radiation sensor that’s said to have 100,000 times higher sensitivity…

Army researchers have developed a new microwave radiation sensor that’s said to have 100,000 times higher sensitivity than currently-available commercial sensors.

Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched…

Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched a touch too far.

The "invisible" 3D printed fiber sensors could be used to power electronic devices and sensors that are capable of…

The "invisible" 3D printed fiber sensors could be used to power electronic devices and sensors that are capable of sensing breath and sound.