StarLink Laser Sensors Feature Smart Interface
January 25, 2012 12:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsOphir Photonics today announced the StarLink Series of laser measurement sensors. StarLink is a collection of Ophir's most popular power/energy sensors bundled with Juno, a USB-based PC interface, and StarLab laser measurement software.
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Radiation-Hardened Accelerometers Operate to +399°C
January 25, 2012 11:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeggitt Sensing Systems has introduced the Endevco model 2273A series, a family of radiation hardened piezoelectric accelerometers for vibration measurements within nuclear and power generation environments.
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Plug-and-play Sensor Prototype Kit Accelerates Gas Analysis Tool Development
January 24, 2012 8:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsCal Sensors announced the global launch of a new Sensor Prototype Kit, a plug-and-play tool deigned to accelerate prototyping, validation and product development for new gas measurement instruments. Supporting PbS and PbSe detector technologies, the kit allows
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | Sensors & Actuators16-bit sensor signal conditioner provides energy-efficient high accuracy amplification and high resolution output
January 19, 2012 9:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsZMD AG (ZMDI) today introduced a class-leading 16-bit sensor signal conditioning IC (SSC) for calibrated resistive sensor modules. The ZSSC3016 combines high accuracy amplification, 16-bit precision analog-to-digital conversion...
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsRenesas Electronics Introduces New V850E2P Microcontroller Series with Built-In Resolver Sensor Interface
January 19, 2012 5:45 am | Renesas | Product Releases | CommentsRenesas Electronics today announced that it has developed a new 32-bit microcontroller (MCU), the V850E2/PJ4-E, which incorporates an on-chip resolver sensor interface. The new MCU realizes both higher performance and lower system cost for automotive control systems...
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Steel Mill LVDT Position Sensor Reduce Mill Downtime with Long Term Operation, Easy Installation
January 17, 2012 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsMacro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) new non-contacting LVDT Position Sensor keeps steel rolling mill operations running smoothly with less downtime. Ensuring quality control during steel production, Macro Sensors Steel Mill Position Sensor monitors the position of milling frames that support rollers during the hot rolling process.
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Kistler Introduces Miniature PiezoBeam TEDS Accelerometers for Multi-Channel Modal Testing
January 17, 2012 5:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsKistler North America (www.kistler.com) has introduced a new family of single axis and triaxial lightweight, miniature PiezoBeam IEPE accelerometers with optional TEDS, designed for the multi-channel modal and structural analysis of small or thin-walled structures...
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & Actuators | Test & MeasurementHD DIFT JPEG-MJPEG Encoder Targets Video Surveillance and Monitoring Apps
January 12, 2012 10:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsConexant Systems Inc. announced the CX93610, a low power DIFT JPEG encoder that includes a 656 camera interface and optional microphone input. A monolithic mixed signal Application-Specific Standard Product (ASSP), the CX93610 is designed for monitoring and surveillance camera applications, including
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CES 2012: Hillcrest Labs' 9-Axis Sensor Module
January 12, 2012 8:15 am | Videos | CommentsIn this video Dan Simpkins, CEO of Hillcrest Laboratories, discusses their FSMSI 2 module, a 9-axis sensor that includes a 3-axis gyroscope.
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Smart Sensor Technology for Precise, Real-Time Body-Motion Reconstruction
January 12, 2012 6:01 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics today unveiled a smart suit prototype with sewn-in new multi-sensor ST iNEMO® motion co-processor that recognize complex movements of the wearer’s body and translate them to a digital model with outstanding precision and speed.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsWaterproof Piezoelectric Speakers for Smart Phones Tout Small Size and Advanced Design
January 11, 2012 10:46 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Electronics North America expanded what it asserts is the world’s thinnest waterproof piezoelectric speaker product line. The new VSLBG2216E1100-T0 build’s on the company’s earlier waterproof model with enhanced sound quality through
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Smart Sensor Technology Enables Real-time Body-Motion Reconstruction
January 11, 2012 9:47 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics unveiled a smart suit prototype with sewn-in new multi-sensor ST iNEMO motion co-processor that recognize complex movements of the wearer’s body and translate them to a digital model with outstanding precision and speed. The iBMR, iNEMO Body Motion Reconstruction technology could improve outcomes in clinical and sports medicine applications, as well as enhancing augmented reality where users could, for example, jog side by side with the world champion on their local running track.
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Piezoelectric Sounders Target Portable, Industrial, and Automotive Apps
January 10, 2012 12:22 pm | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Electronics North America announced the expansion of its PKLCS Family with two new SMD piezoelectric sounders at 2.4 kHz for the portable, industrial, and automotive markets. The PKLCS1212E2400-R1 (consumer version) and
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BLE SoC Promises Increased Battery Life, Consumes 33 Percent Less Power
January 10, 2012 11:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated announced its new CC2541 Bluetooth low energy system-on-chip (SoC), aimed at Bluetooth Smart sensor applications for consumer medical, sports and fitness, security, entertainment and home automation. The SoC offers
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MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer Module Series Offers Plus-minus 5-g Model
January 9, 2012 1:44 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSilicon Designs has announced the recent introduction of a ±5 g model to its 2210 Series. Designed to support a variety of lower frequency aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, industrial, and general test and measurement requirements, the low-noise, single-axis model
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