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New Sensors Survive Salt Water, Contamination, and Being Cut in Half

New Sensors Survive Salt Water, Contamination, and Being Cut in Half

In this roundup, we cover three sensors pushing the boundaries of durability.


News Sep 01, 2025 by Luke James
European Project to Repurpose Fiber-Optic Cables Into Photonic Sensors

European Project to Repurpose Fiber-Optic Cables Into Photonic Sensors

An Aston University-led initiative aims to turn existing telecom cables in railways into real-time early warning systems for structural failures.


News Aug 19, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Wearable Tracks Meds for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Through Sweat

Wearable Tracks Meds for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Through Sweat

A new organic electrochemical transistor-based device offers a needle-free solution for managing bipolar disorder.


News Aug 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz
TDK Unwraps Smart Home Sensors Marrying High Precision and Low Power

TDK Unwraps Smart Home Sensors Marrying High Precision and Low Power

MEMS microphones, ToF sensors, and motion-tracking IMUs from TDK deliver responsive, energy-efficient performance across smart home appliances, remotes, speakers, locks, and more.


News Jun 30, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Bosch Intros MEMS-Based Bluetooth Tire Pressure Sensors

Bosch Intros MEMS-Based Bluetooth Tire Pressure Sensors

The new SMP290 sensor integrates Bluetooth Low Energy to simplify vehicle electronics and extend sensor lifespan.


News Jun 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Can You Power a Circuit With a UV Sensor?

Can You Power a Circuit With a UV Sensor?

During a recent visit to KMITL’s new KAISEM institute in Bangkok, Thailand, All About Circuits spoke with researchers exploring whether a UV sensor could do more than detect light: could it power part of a circuit, too?


News Jun 26, 2025 by Luke James
TDK Unveils 6-Axis IMU Aimed at In-Cabin Automotive Designs

TDK Unveils 6-Axis IMU Aimed at In-Cabin Automotive Designs

Announced today, the new IMU brings a cost-optimized, high-temperature solution to in-cabin automotive applications.


News Jun 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

Design Wins: Smart Locks, High-Speed Cameras, and Switching Innovation

From secure smart locks to resilient RF switching, these design wins showcase how collaboration and component innovation are advancing connected devices across industries.


News Jun 23, 2025 by Luke James
Forehead E-Tattoo May Help You Stay in the ‘Cognitive Goldilocks Zone’

Forehead E-Tattoo May Help You Stay in the ‘Cognitive Goldilocks Zone’

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a low-cost, wireless forehead e-tattoo that uses EEG and EOG signals to monitor mental workload in real-time.


News Jun 19, 2025 by Luke James
ST’s Presence Detection for Laptops and PCs Leverages ToF Sensor and AI

ST’s Presence Detection for Laptops and PCs Leverages ToF Sensor and AI

The new sensor and embedded AI unlock advanced features in a low-power, privacy-preserving system.


News Jun 19, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Get Creative With Fab Techniques for Semiconductor Advances

Researchers Get Creative With Fab Techniques for Semiconductor Advances

From thermal annealing to atomic-level lift-off, researchers are rethinking fabrication bottlenecks to unlock new performance ceilings in semiconductors.


News Jun 10, 2025 by Luke James
ST Unwraps Modular IO-Link Dev Kit to Ease Industrial Automation Designs

ST Unwraps Modular IO-Link Dev Kit to Ease Industrial Automation Designs

The new development kit helps designers create industrial systems incorporating actuators and sensors.


News May 23, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Polyn Tapes Out First Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing Chip

Polyn Tapes Out First Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing Chip

Polyn's NASP chip is an analog neuromorphic processor that enables ultra-low-power, real-time signal processing directly at the sensor.


News May 22, 2025 by Luke James
ST’s AI Sensor First to Track Both Everyday Motion and Extreme Impact

ST’s AI Sensor First to Track Both Everyday Motion and Extreme Impact

The compact AI-enabled sensor captures both routine movement and high-g impacts, enabling smarter wearables and IoT devices.


News May 19, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Are Autonomous Cars Around the Bend? With Its New Radar Chip, NXP Thinks So

Are Autonomous Cars Around the Bend? With Its New Radar Chip, NXP Thinks So

NXP has unveiled its most powerful radar processor yet, enabling advanced autonomous driving features with better resolution, speed, and cost efficiency.


News May 14, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
‘Cameras Today Are Almost Blind’: Startup Eyeo Provides ‘Perfect Sight’

‘Cameras Today Are Almost Blind’: Startup Eyeo Provides ‘Perfect Sight’

Announced today, Eyeo’s new optical waveguides separate colors for digital camera sensors without lossy filters, promising to make image sensors three times more sensitive.


News May 07, 2025 by Duane Benson
Omnivision Launches 1.5 MP Global Shutter Sensor for Driver Monitoring

Omnivision Launches 1.5 MP Global Shutter Sensor for Driver Monitoring

The OX01N1B image sensor features NIR quantum efficiency and better image quality for in-cabin driver monitoring systems.


News May 02, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
Melexis’ Thermographic Sensor Overcomes Cost and Accuracy Bottlenecks

Melexis’ Thermographic Sensor Overcomes Cost and Accuracy Bottlenecks

Melexis says the new sensor provides direct temperature reporting without a dedicated MCU.


News Apr 25, 2025 by Charles Lee
Solar on Top, Sensors on Bottom: Smart Insole Offers Biometric Insights

Solar on Top, Sensors on Bottom: Smart Insole Offers Biometric Insights

The smart insole combines solar power, pressure sensors, and AI to catch early signs of conditions from plantar fasciitis to Parkinson’s disease.


News Apr 25, 2025 by Luke James
Teledyne FLIR Unveils Starter Kits for Multispectral Infrared Imaging

Teledyne FLIR Unveils Starter Kits for Multispectral Infrared Imaging

With frame rates over 1K FPS, FLIR’s multispectral imaging sensors unify traditional and infrared cameras to provide a pain-free thermal imaging experience.


News Apr 24, 2025 by Aaron Carman