Sensors
Fresh Approach to Cold Chain Monitoring Enabled by Sensing Alliance
Proxima RF Technology Inc. and Phase IV Engineering, Inc. have partnered to offer HF RFID enabled sensing products based on the powerful, new Melexis MLX90129 sensor IC that allows new sensing applications that previously would have been left on the drawing board. Proxima RF designs 13.56MHz High Frequency (HF) readers and holds a patent on integrating readers in handheld devices while Phase IV Engineering provides complete wireless and embedded ...
STMicroelectronics Miniaturizes Digital Temperature Sensors for Protection of Portable Products
STMicroelectronics has announced a super-small and power-efficient temperature sensor allowing portable devices to benefit from features such as intelligent thermal protection. As today’s consumer lifestyles demand unprecedented performance and portability from products such as solid-state drives, notebook computers, eREADERS, smartphones, basestations and digital signage, hard-working electronics are packed into confined spaces and generate h...
Analog Devices’ Digital Temperature Sensors Achieve Highest Accuracy of ± 0.25°C Over Industry’s Widest Temperature Range
Analog Devices introduced two fully calibrated, 16-bit-resolution, high-linearity digital temperature sensors that achieve the industry’s highest level of precision over a wide operating temperature range.
Imec and Holst Centre report gas sensor chip paving the way to autonomous e-nose
Imec and Holst Centre have developed very sensitive integrated sensing elements for gas detection. The polymer-coated microbridges in high-density arrays can detect ppm-level concentrations of vapors using on-chip integrated read-out techniques. The demonstrated technology is very suitable for miniaturization of electronic nose devices thanks to the low power consumption (
Multi-Purpose Temperature Sensors from ATC Semitec
ATC Semitec’s AT-11 series temperature sensor offers the best accuracy/cost/quality ratio available in the industry. Precise to ±0.3deg.K at 25deg.C and with a fast-response tip (only 6 x 5 x 15mm long), the AT-11 accurately controls the air or water temperature in your application up to 105deg.C.
Deeter Group Introduces Complete Wireless Sensor System for Industrial Measuring and Control
The Deeter Group announced the launch of its Wireless Sensor System for industrial measurement and control. At the centre of the system is the simple-to-use Base Station designed to receive data from remote wireless devices such as the Deeter Liquid Vertical Sensor (LVCS-RF). The base station converts remote sensor input signals into industry standard process outputs. The Base Station acts as the coordinator for an IEEE 802.15.4 wireless sensor ...
IAS: Analogue Current Sensor for High-Side Shunt-based Current Monitoring
At the Sensor+Test fair in Nuremberg, Isabellenhütte unveiled its precision current sensor with analogue voltage output. The new sensor, the IAS, does not require a digital interface or digital converter, reducing size and costs – an important benefit for users in many different fields (e.g. automotive applications, energy management systems and general current sensing applications). The choice of used shunts ranges from 0.1 to 1 mOhm, meaning...
RDP meet challenge for high reliability position transducers
When position measurement is called for in difficult to maintain situations, such as nuclear facilities or deep beneath the sea, then high reliability is demanded of the transducers. Measurement specialists RDP Electronics Ltd has developed rigorous testing processes to meet these challenges.
Honeywell's XYR6000 Wireless Position Sensors
Honeywell's XYR6000 Wireless Position Sensor is based on one of the company's most-proven sensor technologies. The XYR6000 position sensor helps improve overall reliability by giving users the ability to remotely monitor a number of applications ranging from valve position to safety shower emergency use. Originally introduced by Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) in June 2009, the XYR6000's broad spectrum of potential is now being offered by Hon...
Semtech Expands Temperature Sensor and Monitor Platform to Address More Complex Systems
Semtech today announced the SX8743, an expansion of its low-power temperature sensing and monitoring platform that can monitor up to four temperature zones in servers, advanced printers, appliances and other complex systems.