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Laki Power Marries Sensors and Energy Harvesting to Protect the Grid—Exclusive

In our exclusive interview at Iceland-based Laki Power’s HQ, the company shares how its blend of sensing, data, and energy harvesting aims to revolutionize grid monitoring.

3 days ago by Jake Hertz

Our Electronica Interview with Infineon PSS Division President Adam White

In Infineon’s booth in the vast Hall C3 at Electronica 2022, we caught up with Adam White to talk supply chain, sustainability, green energy, and more.

November 23, 2022 by Jeff Child

Electrical Engineer Creates AI System to Track Elephants Without Tags

EE professor Dr. Karen Panetta recently leveraged drones and machine learning to bolster elephant conservation efforts. All About Circuits interviewed Dr. Panetta to learn the details.

November 21, 2022 by Ingrid Fadelli

RTD Signal Conditioning—Voltage vs Current Excitation in 3-wire Configurations

Learn about resistance temperature detector (RTD) signal conditioning techniques such as voltage vs. current excitation and the three-wire configuration for dealing with the lead and wire resistance error.

November 11, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Amphenol IP67 Inline Flow-Through Temperature Sensors | Featured Product Spotlight

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

November 08, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

An Introduction to RTD Sensor Signal Conditioning Circuits

Learn about the basics of different signal conditioning circuits for RTD applications, including a voltage divider, Wheatstone bridge circuit, and delta-sigma (ΔΣ) converter.

October 30, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Modeling RTD Resistance-temperature Characteristics

Model the characteristic curve of a resistance temperature detector (RTD) and the common standards used to characterize these devices like the alpha parameter and Callendar-Van Dusen equation.

October 23, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

RTD Basics—An Introduction to Resistance Temperature Detectors

Learn the basics of RTDs, namely the trade-offs of using RTD temperature sensors, the metals used in these sensors, thin film RTDs, and wire-wound RTDs.

October 09, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

Get Ahead of Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance with Sensors

Get practical insights on implementing magnetic sensor-based vibration sensing and barometric pressure air-flow monitoring in HVAC. This article explains the importance of using semiconductor-based sensors for systems that provide accurate Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring to save money and reduce downtime.

In partnership with Infineon Technologies

The IoT Trusted Zone

A security breach is devastating, but use of best practices in design, like using "Trusted Zones," can limit attempts to access content from outside.

In partnership with Mouser Electronics

Depth Sensors Visualize Volumes

Technology advancements in accelerometers, displays, audio, and graphics have furthered immersive realities, but the engineer’s work is not finished yet.

In partnership with Mouser Electronics

Introduction to Temperature Sensors: Thermistors, Thermocouples, RTDs, and Thermometer ICs

Learn about different temperature sensors, namely: thermistors, thermocouples, RTDs (resistive temperature detectors), analog thermometer ICs and digital thermometer ICs.

September 16, 2022 by Nick Davis

Apple Event Highlights: iPhone 14 Lineup and Apple Watches Galore

In its latest live event, Apple announced the new iPhone14 lineup and Apple Watch Ultra, along with updates to other Apple Watches.

September 12, 2022 by Darshil Patel

As Temperatures Skyrocket, Sensors and AI Help Fight Wildfires

With wildfires causing historic levels of damage, developers are enlisting sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to help fight, mitigate, and prevent these catastrophes.

August 25, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Caltech’s Wearable Sensor Detects Metabolites and Nutrients From Sweat

Looking beyond uncomfortable blood draws for lab results, Caltech researchers hope to unlock a new era of reusable, continuous sweat-monitoring wearables.

August 19, 2022 by Jake Hertz

New Wind Sensor Takes Flight to Improve Drone Performance

Researchers have developed a more efficient wind sensor to improve the take-off and landing safety of drones, balloons, and other autonomous aircraft.

August 18, 2022 by Darshil Patel

Sensor ICs Suit Up to Play in EVs, RFIDs, and the IoT

New sensor innovations have emerged to play in market-specific zones. Among these are IS0-26262 electric vehicle (EV) sensors, RFID sensors, and sensors geared for the Internet of Things (IoT).

July 01, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

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.

June 26, 2022 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