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Piezoelectric Accelerometers: IEPE Sensors vs. Charge Output Sensors

Learn about integrated electronics piezoelectrics (IEPE) sensors, powering them, and how they compare to charge output (non-IEPE) systems.

4 days ago by Dr. Steve Arar

Companies Use Radar to Alert When Children Are Left in Backseats

Every year, 38 children die from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. New radar solutions may be key to reducing that figure.

June 20, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Flexible Sensor Prototype to Discretely Monitor the Inside of Pipes

A new optical sensor prototype is said to provide real-time chemical composition data without directly interacting with the substance being monitored.

June 03, 2022 by Kristijan Nelkovski

“Wi-Fi Sensors” Help Robots Map Their Indoor Environment

Research from UCSD takes a new approach to simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM).

May 31, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Inspired by Hercules Beetles, Researchers Devise Humidity Sensor

The humidity-sensitive colorimetric sensor is 10,000 times faster than traditional optical sensors.

April 20, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

The Potential of “Smart Roads:” Integrated Roadways Reimagines Infrastructure

Combining technology with pavement, Integrated Roadways dreams of a future where roads are intelligent. Learn more through AAC's interview with its CEO, Tim Sylvester.

March 08, 2022 by Jake Hertz

The Head and the Heart: UC San Diego Engineers Devise Neural and Cardiac Sensors

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

February 05, 2022 by Ikimi .O

Unpacking the “First Molecular Electronics Chip” from Roswell Biotechnologies

Roswell Biotechnologies recently published research on the "first molecular electronics chip." How has the company alleged to digitize biology?

February 01, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Women in Tech Are Moving the Needle at Brooklyn-based Tech Lab

While women are certainly a minority among hardware designers, their leadership and design feats are driving innovation and expanding the talent pool of engineers.

January 25, 2022 by Jake Hertz

The Need for High-Accuracy Ultra-Low Pressure Sensors

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

November 23, 2021 by Craig Sanderson, Sager Electronics

Considerations for Including a Board Mount Pressure Sensor

In this article, find out what board mount pressure sensors are, how they work, their benefits, applications, and how to choose one for a design.

November 19, 2021 by Craig Sanderson, Sager Electronics

Researchers Kick 3D Printing Trend up a Notch With Self-charging Medical Wearable

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing made-to-fit wearable electronic systems like that from the University of Arizona.

November 12, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski

NIST Hopes to Blast Off With Latest Research and Projects on Space Sensors

Electronic advancements are not limited to Earth applications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) strives to leverage its sensor technology and research to push its sensors into space.

November 11, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

ROHM’s Waterproof Barometric Pressure Sensor Is More Than a Weather Forecaster

The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in temperature compensation, and high tolerance to stress.

November 10, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar

New Ag-tech Changes the Landscape of Smart Farming

In 2021, a crop of technology has revolutionized three sectors of modern agriculture: precision farming, digital farming, and smart farming.

November 03, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

New Sensor Claims an “Industry First” for Detecting Harmful UV-A Radiation

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of radiation: UV-A.

October 14, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski

Sony’s Image Sensor Roundup: Automation, Auto LiDAR, AI, and More

What's at the heart of Sony's flurry of new CMOS image sensors? To start, copper-to-copper connection, back-illuminated structure, and an EVS mechanism.

September 30, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Flying Microchip Takes Inspiration From Wind-dispersed Seeds

The researchers at Northwestern University say they have created the smallest man-made flying structures.

September 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Pushing the Life of Asset Tracking Tags From One to Five Years

While asset tags are a critical puzzle piece to Industry 4.0, these devices are plagued by short battery life. Now, onsemi has literally stretched the lifespan limits—to five years.

September 27, 2021 by Jake Hertz

“MicroRTD” Temperature Sensor Enters Pilot Testing

Heraeus Nexensos has released an ultrathin "microRTD" temperature sensor, aimed for on-skin temperature devices, lab-on-a-chip, and even EV charging.

September 09, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle