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New IMU Addresses Critical Safety Threat for ADAS—Sensor Drift

New IMU Addresses Critical Safety Threat for ADAS—Sensor Drift

ACEINNA's latest IMU claims a reliability of 1.3°/hr, aiming for the daunting world of autonomous vehicle positioning where sensor drift can threaten safety.


News May 05, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Microsensors Developed Using Optical Wireless ICs to Increase Sensing and Communication Range

Microsensors Developed Using Optical Wireless ICs to Increase Sensing and Communication Range

Researchers at Cornell University have mass-produced tiny energy-harvesting sensors, 30,000 of which can fit on one side of a penny.


News May 05, 2020 by Luke James
A Vision for Zero Road Fatalities Starts at an ADAS Safety Sensor

A Vision for Zero Road Fatalities Starts at an ADAS Safety Sensor

Vision Zero has set the ambitious goal of zero road fatalities—and ADAS safety may be the key. TI and other suppliers are stepping up with mmWave radar sensors to help.


News May 05, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Powered by Human Sweat, A New Electronic Skin Can Send Biometrics via Bluetooth

Powered by Human Sweat, A New Electronic Skin Can Send Biometrics via Bluetooth

In the past, a major obstacle to e-skin technology was its power source. Now, a team at Caltech says they've found the solution: human sweat.


News Apr 27, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Utilizing Electricity-Producing Bacteria for Powering Programmable ‘Biohybrid’ Systems

Utilizing Electricity-Producing Bacteria for Powering Programmable ‘Biohybrid’ Systems

It is thought that one day, bacteria combined with electronic devices could be used in biosensors and bioreactors to produce electricity.


News Apr 24, 2020 by Luke James
A Feat for Connected Warehouses, Sensors Read 12,000 Bluetooth 5 Tags in 60 Seconds

A Feat for Connected Warehouses, Sensors Read 12,000 Bluetooth 5 Tags in 60 Seconds

In a quest for resilient supply chains, OnAsset Intelligence and Silicon Labs have achieved the "world’s largest industrial Bluetooth density test."


News Apr 22, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
MIPT Scientists Design Graphene Heterostructures to Develop New Infrared Detectors

MIPT Scientists Design Graphene Heterostructures to Develop New Infrared Detectors

Scientists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have successfully calculated the parameters of photodetectors made of layers of graphene and a combination of black arsenic and phosphorus.


The Hall-Effect Sensor and the Rise of Electric Power-Assisted Steering

The Hall-Effect Sensor and the Rise of Electric Power-Assisted Steering

What can Melexis' new hall-effect sensor teach us about non-contact torque sensors and electric power-assisted steering in general?


News Apr 20, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Hyaline: A Bio-Fabricated Film for More Sustainable Electronic Systems

Hyaline: A Bio-Fabricated Film for More Sustainable Electronic Systems

A bio-based electronics film which has already been successfully used in flexible circuits, printable electronics, and display touch sensors could reimagine electronics as we know it.


News Apr 12, 2020 by Luke James
Harvesting Unused Energy to Power Sensor Networks

Harvesting Unused Energy to Power Sensor Networks

Researchers at Penn State University have developed a device which turns wasted magnetic energy from household devices into electricity that can power sensor networks.


News Apr 07, 2020 by Luke James
An Inexpensive and Precise Gyroscope is Introduced for Tracking Autonomous Vehicles Without GPS

An Inexpensive and Precise Gyroscope is Introduced for Tracking Autonomous Vehicles Without GPS

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a small and precise gyroscope for navigating and tracking autonomous vehicles and drones without the use of GPS.


News Apr 05, 2020 by Luke James
When Does a Pandemic Overstep Privacy? A New Contact-Tracing Wristband Opens the Discussion

When Does a Pandemic Overstep Privacy? A New Contact-Tracing Wristband Opens the Discussion

A new Bluetooth wristband traces a person's contact with other wristband wearers, and if that person tests positive for COVID-19, other contacts are notified to quarantine. But does this new device cross the lines of privacy?


News Apr 04, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
TE Connectivity Significantly Invests in Expansion of Sensing Technology Offerings

TE Connectivity Significantly Invests in Expansion of Sensing Technology Offerings

TE Connectivity, a global industrial tech company known for its connectivity and sensing solutions, has completed its public takeover of First Sensor AG, with TE now holding 71.87% of First’s shares.


News Mar 26, 2020 by Luke James
U.S. Army Scientists Develop Quantum Sensor Able to Cover the RF Spectrum

U.S. Army Scientists Develop Quantum Sensor Able to Cover the RF Spectrum

U.S. Army scientists have developed a quantum sensor able to cover the entire radio frequency spectrum.


AI Devices Are Helping Us Stay One Step Ahead of COVID-19

AI Devices Are Helping Us Stay One Step Ahead of COVID-19

A number of companies are pumping out new edge AI technology—none of which explicitly state pandemic prediction or healthcare assistance as a use case. But with the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, might this new technology be used to that end?


News Mar 25, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
How Fast Can a Neural Network Chip Recognize Images? TU Wien Says Mere Nanoseconds

How Fast Can a Neural Network Chip Recognize Images? TU Wien Says Mere Nanoseconds

Researchers at TU Wien are at last addressing the need for instantaneous image recognition.


News Mar 18, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Heat Matters in Electronic Design. A Temperature Sensor From ADI Emphasizes Why

Heat Matters in Electronic Design. A Temperature Sensor From ADI Emphasizes Why

Components like Analog Devices' new digital temperature sensor can springboard us into a discussion on thermal issues—whether they appear in power-supply, sensor, or motor-drive circuits.


News Mar 15, 2020 by Robert Keim
The Inner Workings of 3D Authentication in Qualcomm’s 5G Smartphones

The Inner Workings of 3D Authentication in Qualcomm’s 5G Smartphones

A new reference design based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 targets Infineon's time-of-flight sensor as the star of the show.


News Mar 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
TE Connectivity Releases Pressure Sensor for Harsh Environments

TE Connectivity Releases Pressure Sensor for Harsh Environments

The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to provide high-resolution digital data.


News Feb 27, 2020 by Robert Keim
Dialog Semiconductor’s IO-Link ICs Bring Connectivity to IIoT Sensors and Actuators

Dialog Semiconductor’s IO-Link ICs Bring Connectivity to IIoT Sensors and Actuators

Dialog Semiconductor's latest IO-Link IC integrates advanced circuit protection and low power dissipation into a 3 mm x 3 mm package.


News Feb 26, 2020 by Robin Mitchell