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Learn about the basics of mechanical ventilation in terms of subsystems, control loops, and algorithms.

Learn about the basics of mechanical ventilation in terms of subsystems, control loops, and algorithms.

A bio-based electronics film which has already been successfully used in flexible circuits, printable electronics, and…

A bio-based electronics film which has already been successfully used in flexible circuits, printable electronics, and display touch sensors could reimagine electronics as we know it.

In this article, we’ll see that the amount of noise in image data from a CCD sensor can be greatly reduced by a…

In this article, we’ll see that the amount of noise in image data from a CCD sensor can be greatly reduced by a technique known as correlated double sampling.

This article discusses charge-amplification techniques and explains the characteristics of the voltage waveform that…

This article discusses charge-amplification techniques and explains the characteristics of the voltage waveform that contains a CCD’s pixel data.

Researchers at Penn State University have developed a device which turns wasted magnetic energy from household devices…

Researchers at Penn State University have developed a device which turns wasted magnetic energy from household devices into electricity that can power sensor networks.

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a small and precise gyroscope for navigating and tracking…

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a small and precise gyroscope for navigating and tracking autonomous vehicles and drones without the use of GPS.

A new Bluetooth wristband traces a person's contact with other wristband wearers, and if that person tests positive for…

A new Bluetooth wristband traces a person's contact with other wristband wearers, and if that person tests positive for COVID-19, other contacts are notified to quarantine. But does this new device cross the lines of privacy?

This article continues the Image Sensor Technology series by examining details involved in the movement of…

This article continues the Image Sensor Technology series by examining details involved in the movement of light-generated electric charge within a CCD.

This article explains the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of three CCD (charge-coupled device) architectures.

This article explains the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of three CCD (charge-coupled device) architectures.

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

TE Connectivity, a global industrial tech company known for its connectivity and sensing solutions, has completed its…

TE Connectivity, a global industrial tech company known for its connectivity and sensing solutions, has completed its public takeover of First Sensor AG, with TE now holding 71.87% of First’s shares.

U.S. Army scientists have developed a quantum sensor able to cover the entire radio frequency spectrum.

U.S. Army scientists have developed a quantum sensor able to cover the entire radio frequency spectrum.

A number of companies are pumping out new edge AI technology—none of which explicitly state pandemic prediction or…

A number of companies are pumping out new edge AI technology—none of which explicitly state pandemic prediction or healthcare assistance as a use case. But with the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, might this new technology be used to that end?

This article, the first in a series, discusses light-sensitive electronic devices called photodiodes and compares CCD and…

This article, the first in a series, discusses light-sensitive electronic devices called photodiodes and compares CCD and CMOS sensors.

Researchers at TU Wien are at last addressing the need for instantaneous image recognition.

Researchers at TU Wien are at last addressing the need for instantaneous image recognition.

Components like Analog Devices' new digital temperature sensor can springboard us into a discussion on thermal…

Components like Analog Devices' new digital temperature sensor can springboard us into a discussion on thermal issues—whether they appear in power-supply, sensor, or motor-drive circuits.

A new reference design based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 targets Infineon's time-of-flight sensor as the star of the show.

A new reference design based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 targets Infineon's time-of-flight sensor as the star of the show.

This is the final part of a six-article series on composite amplifiers. In this last part, we'll show how to improve…

This is the final part of a six-article series on composite amplifiers. In this last part, we'll show how to improve phase accuracy.

The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to…

The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to provide high-resolution digital data.