Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and ultrasonic sensors on display at Sensor Expo 2018.
Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and ultrasonic sensors on display at Sensor Expo 2018.
In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we're using a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino Uno to stave off the onslaught of dogs…
In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we're using a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino Uno to stave off the onslaught of dogs trying to eat every single plant in our garden.
LeddarTech has announced that it has released engineering samples of its LCA2 3D Solid State LiDAR (SSL) sensors to an…
LeddarTech has announced that it has released engineering samples of its LCA2 3D Solid State LiDAR (SSL) sensors to an undisclosed automotive partner for evaluation.
Omron D6T Series MEMS Thermal Sensors are designed for non-contact temperature sensors and presence detection.
Omron D6T Series MEMS Thermal Sensors are designed for non-contact temperature sensors and presence detection.
Omron provides true presence detection, rather than just motion detection, with their D6T MEMS Thermal Sensors.
Omron provides true presence detection, rather than just motion detection, with their D6T MEMS Thermal Sensors.
Ever wonder what it would be like to alter your DNA? Researchers at Boston University and MIT are working on genetic…
Ever wonder what it would be like to alter your DNA? Researchers at Boston University and MIT are working on genetic circuit design automation that might allow you to do just that.
TDK’s TPLC553030 Series Automotive Transponder Coils are small, high sensitivity 125 kHz transponder coils for TPMS and…
TDK’s TPLC553030 Series Automotive Transponder Coils are small, high sensitivity 125 kHz transponder coils for TPMS and other automotive applications, such as keyless entry and immobilizers.
The OPB9000 is a reflective light sensor from TTElectronics with programmable output and sensitivity levels.
The OPB9000 is a reflective light sensor from TTElectronics with programmable output and sensitivity levels.
LiDAR has recently taken off with engineers integrating it into anything they can whether it is robotics or astronomy.…
LiDAR has recently taken off with engineers integrating it into anything they can whether it is robotics or astronomy. But FLiDAR, or Floating LiDAR, presents some real opportunities for solutions in areas that are otherwise difficult and costly to solve.
Food safe sensors could tell us if food has gone bad. This could be beneficial for both health and the environment.
Food safe sensors could tell us if food has gone bad. This could be beneficial for both health and the environment.
While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards…
While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards more and more electronic components in cars. STMicroelectronics has announced their latest automotive-grade MEMS, the ASM330LHH, which aids in equipping cars with sensor technology.
Here's a look at recent technologies released by PoLTE and decaWave, which provide indoor location services, and Telit,…
Here's a look at recent technologies released by PoLTE and decaWave, which provide indoor location services, and Telit, which provides cellular modules with a global reach.
The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.
The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.
Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as…
Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as 0.3 lux. What challenges does such a sensor face and how could it be used to defend the earth?
Electronic circuits are already small but they're getting smaller all the time. Micronnex and Invensas are two…
Electronic circuits are already small but they're getting smaller all the time. Micronnex and Invensas are two manufacturers whose technologies cannot be easily seen with the naked eye.
In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we'll use a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, an Arduino Nano, and an Arduino Uno to create…
In this episode of the Gentleman Maker, we'll use a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, an Arduino Nano, and an Arduino Uno to create a handy system to rid ourselves of overly-colorful fashion choices.
This article takes a look at the IIS3DHHC three-axis accelerometer from STMicroelectronics.
This article takes a look at the IIS3DHHC three-axis accelerometer from STMicroelectronics.
STMicroelectronics VL53L1X is a fast and accurate miniature time-of-flight sensor for many different applications,…
STMicroelectronics VL53L1X is a fast and accurate miniature time-of-flight sensor for many different applications, including robotics, smart buildings, and gesture recognition.
This article describes how to control a 3-phase brushless DC motor using a GreenPAK.
This article describes how to control a 3-phase brushless DC motor using a GreenPAK.
ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power,…
ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power, recently announced the beginning of production for their CMV50000 CMOS image sensor.