Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and ultrasonic sensors on display at Sensor Expo 2018.
Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and ultrasonic sensors on display at Sensor Expo 2018.
LeddarTech has announced that it has released engineering samples of its LCA2 3D Solid State LiDAR (SSL) sensors to an…
LeddarTech has announced that it has released engineering samples of its LCA2 3D Solid State LiDAR (SSL) sensors to an undisclosed automotive partner for evaluation.
Ever wonder what it would be like to alter your DNA? Researchers at Boston University and MIT are working on genetic…
Ever wonder what it would be like to alter your DNA? Researchers at Boston University and MIT are working on genetic circuit design automation that might allow you to do just that.
LiDAR has recently taken off with engineers integrating it into anything they can whether it is robotics or astronomy.…
LiDAR has recently taken off with engineers integrating it into anything they can whether it is robotics or astronomy. But FLiDAR, or Floating LiDAR, presents some real opportunities for solutions in areas that are otherwise difficult and costly to solve.
Food safe sensors could tell us if food has gone bad. This could be beneficial for both health and the environment.
Food safe sensors could tell us if food has gone bad. This could be beneficial for both health and the environment.
While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards…
While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards more and more electronic components in cars. STMicroelectronics has announced their latest automotive-grade MEMS, the ASM330LHH, which aids in equipping cars with sensor technology.
Here's a look at recent technologies released by PoLTE and decaWave, which provide indoor location services, and Telit,…
Here's a look at recent technologies released by PoLTE and decaWave, which provide indoor location services, and Telit, which provides cellular modules with a global reach.
The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.
The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.
Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as…
Canon has demonstrated the world's largest sensor at a whopping 400cm square that can be used in light levels as low as 0.3 lux. What challenges does such a sensor face and how could it be used to defend the earth?
Electronic circuits are already small but they're getting smaller all the time. Micronnex and Invensas are two…
Electronic circuits are already small but they're getting smaller all the time. Micronnex and Invensas are two manufacturers whose technologies cannot be easily seen with the naked eye.
This article takes a look at the IIS3DHHC three-axis accelerometer from STMicroelectronics.
This article takes a look at the IIS3DHHC three-axis accelerometer from STMicroelectronics.
ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power,…
ams, an Austrian company which specializes in sensor technology with a special focus on miniaturization and low-power, recently announced the beginning of production for their CMV50000 CMOS image sensor.
Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design…
Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design considerations along the way.
Low drop out (LDO) regulators are useful in noise-sensitive situations but, when used with DC-DC converters, their PSRR…
Low drop out (LDO) regulators are useful in noise-sensitive situations but, when used with DC-DC converters, their PSRR performance is often lacking. ON Semiconductor has announced the NCP16x series of LDOs that aim to improve PSRR performance.
Solid state LiDAR is gaining traction as a promising technology that is cheaper, faster, and provides higher resolution…
Solid state LiDAR is gaining traction as a promising technology that is cheaper, faster, and provides higher resolution than traditional LiDAR, with predictions the price could eventually fall below $100 per unit.
The ADXL1005 by Analog Devices is a low noise, wide bandwidth, single-axis MEMS accelerometer with Analog Output.
The ADXL1005 by Analog Devices is a low noise, wide bandwidth, single-axis MEMS accelerometer with Analog Output.
Imagine an implantable sensor that did not need to be removed because it degrades by itself over time. Meet the…
Imagine an implantable sensor that did not need to be removed because it degrades by itself over time. Meet the biodegradable sensor!
Texas Instruments announces their new TMP1075, which is a replacement to the industry standard LM75 and TMP75 digital…
Texas Instruments announces their new TMP1075, which is a replacement to the industry standard LM75 and TMP75 digital temperature sensors.
Sensirion announces their new SDP3x series of "the world's smallest differential pressure sensors," which allow for more…
Sensirion announces their new SDP3x series of "the world's smallest differential pressure sensors," which allow for more integration and application possibilities.
Allegro Microsystems announces a new family of current sensors for AC or DC current-sensing applications.
Allegro Microsystems announces a new family of current sensors for AC or DC current-sensing applications.