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XENSIV PAS CO2: Working With the WELL Building Standard and the LEED Rating System

This whitepaper demonstrates how Infineon’s new carbon dioxide sensor, the XENSIV PAS CO2, based on photo-acoustic spectroscopy (PAS) technology, is compatible with the sensor requirement defined by the WELL Building Standard and the LEED rating system.

In partnership with Infineon Technologies

Toshiba Adds Six Over-Temperature Detection ICs to Portfolio

The latest Toshiba temperature ICs extend the applicability of Thermoflagger technology.

September 19, 2023 by Aaron Carman

Behind Saildrone: The Company Sending Autonomous Sailboats Into the Eye of Hurricanes

Driven by wind and solar power, storm-chasing Saildrone vessels are autonomously collecting valuable scientific data for up to a year at a time.

September 12, 2023 by Aaron Carman

With ASIC-Based Approach, Altos Radar Races to Lead Automotive Vision

Launched in January 2023, Altos Radar is fast-tracking a viable 4D automotive radar system with a recent $3.5M seed round.

September 06, 2023 by Duane Benson

Autonomous Robot Takes to the Soccer Field to Aim, Pass, and Score

To play a complex sport, this competitive robot uses multiple processors and local computer vision.

August 22, 2023 by Aaron Carman

New Temperature Sensor May Simplify Thermal Monitoring for Circuits

Researchers at the University of Tokyo recently developed a new type of thermal sensor on a lightweight rolled-plastic base.

July 27, 2023 by Duane Benson

Sensor Technology Tackles Air Quality Challenges in the Industrial Realm

As we better understand the dangers of poor indoor air quality, engineers are looking to sensor technologies for detection and monitoring.

July 20, 2023 by Brian Santo, Mouser

Body Voltage Monitor Brings ESD Protection to Electronics Manufacturing

Claimed to be the first of its kind, the StatIQ Band from Iona Tech continuously monitors body voltage to prevent ESD events on electronics manufacturing floors.

July 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Particle Launches Resources To Take IoT from Prototype to Production

At its annual Spectra conference, today Particle is rolling out hardware and software products aimed at making IoT more accessible for all.

June 21, 2023 by Jake Hertz

New LiDAR Improves Testing, Satellite Vision, and Autonomous Trucking

Innovative LiDAR solutions with enhanced accuracy and extended range may transform the testing, mapping, and trucking landscape—and beyond.

June 17, 2023 by Darshil Patel

At Last, Apple Unveils Its AR Headset, Rebranded as ‘Spatial Computer’

Apple’s mixed-reality headset offers a plethora of technological innovations, including a new SoC that prevents users from experiencing nausea while wearing the headset.

June 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz

STMicroelectronics Debuts ‘First’ Waterproof MEMS Pressure Sensor

A new waterproof sensor from ST promises precision in gas- and water-metering equipment, weather monitoring, air conditioning, and home appliances.

June 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Radar Applied to Missions Large and Small—Part 2

Radars have a place amongst the stars and inside the home, with cutting-edge research highlighting uses that benefit from this century-old technology.

June 01, 2023 by Aaron Carman

Radar Applied to Missions Large and Small—Part 1

Whether it’s planetary-level trends or human body imaging, the latest advances in radar technology allow designers to remotely sense trends at any scale.

May 30, 2023 by Aaron Carman

Asset Tracker Test Proves Efficacy of ZETA, a New LPWA Network

Socionext and Techsor recently tested the indoor and outdoor performance of IoT tags using the low-power wide area network ZETA—and the results showed bright promise for asset tracking.

May 23, 2023 by Duane Benson

Toshiba Debuts “Thermoflagger” as Temperature Sensor IC Alternative

The new solution helps to control the temperature rise in electronic equipment.

May 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Revolutionizing Autonomy: The Latest Technologies Advancing ADAS

There's a lot at play for advanced driver assistance systems to monitor for drowsiness or connect vehicles to the grid. Here are a few recent technologies driving forward the future of autonomous vehicles.

April 28, 2023 by Darshil Patel

GaN HEMT Circuit Topologies for High-resolution LiDAR

Learn about gallium-nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and how they can be used in LiDAR (light detection and ranging) applications.

April 27, 2023 by Kengo Ohmori, ROHM Semiconductor

Polyn Debuts Power-saving AI Chip for Vibration-monitoring Sensors

A new neuromorphic chip hopes to enable low-power predictive maintenance applications.

April 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Electronic Noses Sniff Out Diseases, WildFires, and Pestered Plants

Breakthroughs in sensor technology are giving rise to new, interesting applications for electronic noses.

April 21, 2023 by Darshil Patel