By marrying a MEMS microphone, a pressure sensor, and an AI/ML algorithm, a PSoC MCU-based reference design lets engineers build very low-power smart alarm systems.
By marrying a MEMS microphone, a pressure sensor, and an AI/ML algorithm, a PSoC MCU-based reference design lets engineers build very low-power smart alarm systems.
Learn about integrated electronics piezoelectrics (IEPE) sensors, powering them, and how they compare to charge output…
Learn about integrated electronics piezoelectrics (IEPE) sensors, powering them, and how they compare to charge output (non-IEPE) systems.
Every year, 38 children die from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. New radar solutions may be key to reducing…
Every year, 38 children die from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. New radar solutions may be key to reducing that figure.
Solar, thermal, and wind are common sources of energy harvesting. Now, a triboelectric tactile sensor draws energy from…
Solar, thermal, and wind are common sources of energy harvesting. Now, a triboelectric tactile sensor draws energy from movement to power wearables.
Apple has filed for three new patents—spanning practical overheat protection to watch faces that display a user's wrist tattoos.
Apple has filed for three new patents—spanning practical overheat protection to watch faces that display a user's wrist tattoos.
Learn about piezoelectric accelerometers, namely the piezoelectric effect, how piezoelectric materials generate…
Learn about piezoelectric accelerometers, namely the piezoelectric effect, how piezoelectric materials generate electricity, the different accelerometer design modes, and their upper and lower frequency limits.
Hall effect sensors (HESs) can be a great option for position sensing. Hoping to push this technology forward, Allego is…
Hall effect sensors (HESs) can be a great option for position sensing. Hoping to push this technology forward, Allego is releasing a 3D Hall effect sensor IC for sine/cosine outputs.
From awards to funding, Norwegian startup NOVELDA is making waves with its ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for presence sensing.
From awards to funding, Norwegian startup NOVELDA is making waves with its ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for presence sensing.
Learn about frequency response and bandwidth specification of MEMS accelerometers.
Learn about frequency response and bandwidth specification of MEMS accelerometers.
When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics…
When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics for employers and insurance companies.
Learn about the benefits of board-mounted pressure sensors and the considerations when selecting them.
Learn about the benefits of board-mounted pressure sensors and the considerations when selecting them.
In this article, find out what board mount pressure sensors are, how they work, their benefits, applications, and how to…
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.
This article outlines the principles of operation of optical sensors, optical sensor types, considerations for optical…
This article outlines the principles of operation of optical sensors, optical sensor types, considerations for optical sensor selection, and key applications.
The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in…
The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in temperature compensation, and high tolerance to stress.
Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes…
Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes measure performance.
What's at the heart of Sony's flurry of new CMOS image sensors? To start, copper-to-copper connection, back-illuminated…
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.
Heraeus Nexensos has released an ultrathin "microRTD" temperature sensor, aimed for on-skin temperature devices,…
Heraeus Nexensos has released an ultrathin "microRTD" temperature sensor, aimed for on-skin temperature devices, lab-on-a-chip, and even EV charging.
As LiDAR aims to strike big in autonomous driving and other areas, Quanergy demonstrates its industry-first solid-state…
As LiDAR aims to strike big in autonomous driving and other areas, Quanergy demonstrates its industry-first solid-state OPA-based LiDAR hoping to ease size, scalability, and cost constraints.
Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim…
Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim Integrated, and Rohde & Schwarz release new devices.
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