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Researchers Point to Printable Semis as Path to Sustainable IoT

Researchers Point to Printable Semis as Path to Sustainable IoT

New research outlines the state of the printable electronics industry and the role it could play in the future of IoT.


News Jan 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Seeing Machines Snags Numerous Partnerships to Advance ADAS

Seeing Machines Snags Numerous Partnerships to Advance ADAS

Seeing Machines is partnering with Analog Devices, Ambarella, Autobrains, and Omnivision to build vehicle monitoring systems for drivers, occupants, and pedestrians.


News Jan 06, 2023 by Jake Hertz
From Flash LiDAR to Mergers, the Road to Advancing LiDAR Looks Smooth

From Flash LiDAR to Mergers, the Road to Advancing LiDAR Looks Smooth

Leading companies are unveiling new solid-state LiDAR sensors to meet the requirements of state-of-the-art autonomous cars.


News Jan 03, 2023 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Biosensor Roundup: Sensor Tech Comes to the Defense of Human Health

Biosensor Roundup: Sensor Tech Comes to the Defense of Human Health

Here is a roundup of some recent biosensor prototypes designed to protect against food-borne illnesses and diseases alike.


News Dec 20, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Nisshinbo RIOT-002 Environment Sensing Board | Asia New Product Brief

Nisshinbo RIOT-002 Environment Sensing Board | Asia New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


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

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.


News Dec 06, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Our Electronica Interview with Infineon PSS Division President Adam White

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.


News Nov 23, 2022 by Jeff Child
Electrical Engineer Creates AI System to Track Elephants Without Tags

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.


News Nov 21, 2022 by Ingrid Fadelli
RTD Signal Conditioning—Voltage vs Current Excitation in 3-wire Configurations

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.


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

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.


An Introduction to RTD Sensor Signal Conditioning Circuits

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.


Modeling RTD Resistance-temperature Characteristics

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.


RTD Basics—An Introduction to Resistance Temperature Detectors

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.


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

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.


Apple Event Highlights: iPhone 14 Lineup and Apple Watches Galore

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.


News Sep 12, 2022 by Darshil Patel
As Temperatures Skyrocket, Sensors and AI Help Fight Wildfires

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.


Caltech’s Wearable Sensor Detects Metabolites and Nutrients From Sweat

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.


News Aug 19, 2022 by Jake Hertz
New Wind Sensor Takes Flight to Improve Drone Performance

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.


News Aug 18, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Sensor ICs Suit Up to Play in EVs, RFIDs, and the IoT

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).


Piezoelectric Accelerometers: IEPE Sensors vs. Charge Output Sensors

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.