Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched a touch too far.
Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched a touch too far.
This article explores NTC thermistor types and their critical performance criteria and provides advice on selecting the…
This article explores NTC thermistor types and their critical performance criteria and provides advice on selecting the appropriate device for a given application.
Scientists at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in Korea have developed a new technology that…
Scientists at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in Korea have developed a new technology that visualizes the invisible.
Australian researchers claim their e-skin prototype can react to pain, similarly to human skin. If developed, this could…
Australian researchers claim their e-skin prototype can react to pain, similarly to human skin. If developed, this could lead to major leaps in robotics and medical prosthetics.
There are many different types of temperature sensors. But one type is specially equipped to handle the precision and…
There are many different types of temperature sensors. But one type is specially equipped to handle the precision and scalability of cold chain management.
Power lines are a consistent obstacle for small autonomous drones. Now, U.S. Army researchers say they have a solution.
Power lines are a consistent obstacle for small autonomous drones. Now, U.S. Army researchers say they have a solution.
This article explains how to use an NTC or a PTC thermistor with an ADC, along with the various process techniques to…
This article explains how to use an NTC or a PTC thermistor with an ADC, along with the various process techniques to convert ADC measured results into a usable temperature value.
Smart ring company Oura has partnered with both the NBA and WNBA to keep players safe while the season resumes.
Smart ring company Oura has partnered with both the NBA and WNBA to keep players safe while the season resumes.
To monitor building occupancy post-COVID-19, many companies are turning to people-counting systems—with versatile radar…
To monitor building occupancy post-COVID-19, many companies are turning to people-counting systems—with versatile radar technology as the key ingredient.
Reopening businesses are honing in on social distancing. Time-of-flight proximity sensors may be the answer to…
Reopening businesses are honing in on social distancing. Time-of-flight proximity sensors may be the answer to cost-effective, easy-to-integrate designs for such use cases.
Optical sensors have made it big in the medical device industry. And with wearables taking on increasing roles for health…
Optical sensors have made it big in the medical device industry. And with wearables taking on increasing roles for health monitoring, size is paramount.
Smartwatches are increasingly used as medical devices. What's going on at the circuit level for these bio-metric wearables?
Smartwatches are increasingly used as medical devices. What's going on at the circuit level for these bio-metric wearables?
In this article, we’ll look at another interesting application of pressure sensing in mechanical ventilation.
In this article, we’ll look at another interesting application of pressure sensing in mechanical ventilation.
You may be familiar with current-sense amplifiers to mitigate drift. Now, Texas Instruments offers what they call the…
You may be familiar with current-sense amplifiers to mitigate drift. Now, Texas Instruments offers what they call the "industry’s first zero-drift Hall-effect current sensors."
Uncomfortable cuffed armbands for blood pressure monitoring may be a technology of the past with continuous-wave radar systems.
Uncomfortable cuffed armbands for blood pressure monitoring may be a technology of the past with continuous-wave radar systems.
Swiss researchers have employing liquid metal conductors and electrical reflectometry to create one giant sensor.
Swiss researchers have employing liquid metal conductors and electrical reflectometry to create one giant sensor.
Patients with diabetic neuropathy often can't feel injuries on their feet, which can lead to ulcers and amputation.…
Patients with diabetic neuropathy often can't feel injuries on their feet, which can lead to ulcers and amputation. Siren's microsensor-embedded socks catch early signs of inflammation.
Heat-related illnesses cause more deaths than any other weather incident. Now, researchers are designing…
Heat-related illnesses cause more deaths than any other weather incident. Now, researchers are designing biomonitors—some that measure pH in sweat—to detect early indicators of heatstroke.
This article introduces the concept of image noise and discusses one noise source that plays a prominent role in the…
This article introduces the concept of image noise and discusses one noise source that plays a prominent role in the design of CCD systems.
Responding to the US government's request for more US chip factories earlier this week, TSMC has announced plans to cash…
Responding to the US government's request for more US chip factories earlier this week, TSMC has announced plans to cash out $12 billion for a fab house in Arizona.
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