Three-axis gyroscope promises power, speed and design-in advantages
August 9, 2012 10:33 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics has unveiled a small, low-power chip-scale gyroscope for advanced motion-sensing applications. ST’s L3GD20H gyroscope measures 3 mm x 3 mm and 1 mm high - the smallest available, according to the company. Occupying little over half the volume of its predecessor, yet offering
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Temperature sensor caters to a wide variety of applications
August 6, 2012 2:45 pm | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2996 high accuracy temperature sensor for 2.25V to 5.5V systems. The LTC2996 measures a remote diode’s temperature with ±1°C accuracy and its own die temperature with ±2°C accuracy while rejecting errors due to noise and series resistance. The device provides a voltage-proportional-to-absolute-temperature (VPTAT) output, as well as individual undertemperature and overtemperature alert outputs, defined by user-adjustable thresholds. No code is required to configure the device. With a 200µA quiescent current, the LTC2996 simply provides a precise, space-saving, micropower temperature monitoring solution.
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Closed loop servo inclinometers/accelerometers perform in harsh environments
August 6, 2012 10:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeggitt Sensing Systems introduced its Sensorex SX41200 and SX41400 families of rugged, gravity referenced closed-loop servo inclinometers/accelerometers, designed to provide high-reliability tilt or acceleration measurements within harsh environments, and
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Device server includes analog outputs to transparently send real time data to any node
August 1, 2012 1:34 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLantronix, Inc. announced the launch of the xSenso, a compact DIN-rail or wall mount analog device server (ADS) that enables sensors with analog outputs to transparently send real-time data to any node on the network or over the Internet. Suitable for
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Resistive touchpad designed for rugged mouse applications
July 27, 2012 11:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsInterlink Electronics announces the release of a new version of the VersaPad, Interlink’s resistive touchpad for rugged mouse applications.
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Sensor can be used in linear or rotary position sensing system
July 25, 2012 10:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsMelexis has launched the latest product in its position sensor IC portfolio, based on the company’s proprietary Triaxis technology. The MLX90365 is a 12-bit resolution device that can be used in either linear or rotary position sensing systems. It features fully programmable transfer functionality, selectable analog and pulse width modulation (PWM) output modes, open/short diagnostics and on-board diagnostics.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsProximity sensor enables human body detection
July 25, 2012 9:54 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsSemtech Corporation today announced the SX9300, an ultra-low power capacitive proximity sensor with on-chip Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) engine for human body detection. Semtech is the first to provide a robust and cost effective proximity sensor with true discrimination between a human body and inert material.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsSensors provide 360° non-contact angular position sensing
July 24, 2012 9:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell is rounding out its SMART position sensor portfolio with the new Rotary Configuration that provides 360° non-contact angular position sensing. With this product, Honeywell offers a SMART Position Sensor that encompasses the most basic geometric configurations: lines, angles, and circles.
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Tilt sensors intended for remote areas
July 19, 2012 3:42 pm | Product Releases | CommentsColumbia Research Laboratories has developed a family of electronic tilt sensors based on force balance accelerometer technology intended for applications such as platform stabilization, surface mapping, and measuring tilt angles in remote locations. These low cost, high performance, extremely accurate sensors produce a high level, low impedance output proportional to the sine of the tilt angle. All models feature unique damping and desensitization circuitry that allows tilt measurements in strong vibration and shock environments. These inclinometers are self-contained requiring no additional signal conditioning in most application
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Reed proximity switch designed to withstand extreme environments
July 19, 2012 3:26 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMEDER electronic announces the availability of the MK21 series of magnetically operated reed proximity switches. The MK21 is designed to withstand extreme environments, high temperatures up to 160oC, fuels, water, and corrosive liquids
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Sensors feature a 5.5 mm x 8.0 mm low profile, surface mount
July 16, 2012 11:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs introduces F76 sub-miniature inductive sensors with 500 mm PVC cable. They feature a 5.5 mm x 8.0 mm low profile, surface mount housing to complement the company’s robust family of rectangular style sensors.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsBoard-mount pressure sensors intended for industrial and medical equipment manufacturers
July 11, 2012 1:28 pm | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell announced today the release of its new Basic Board Mount Pressure Sensors, NBP Series, the newest offering in its board mount pressure sensor product portfolio. These are a cost-effective, basic performance, mV output, unamplified, uncompensated, high quality and high resolution solution for customers seeking high-volume, economical board mount pressure sensors.
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Board mount pressure sensors offer cost-effective, basic performance
July 11, 2012 9:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell announced the release of its new Basic Board Mount Pressure Sensors, NBP Series. These are a cost-effective, basic performance, mV output, unamplified, uncompensated, high quality, and high resolution solution for customers seeking high-volume, economical board mount pressure sensors.
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Digital compasses integrate motion and magnetic sensing in a small package for portables
June 28, 2012 12:03 pm | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics expanded its sensor portfolio with a compact e-compass module. The integration of motion and magnetic sensing in a 3 mm x 3 mm x1 mm package is positioned as opening new possibilities for advanced navigation and location-based services
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Dielectric cure monitoring solutions provide insight about thermoset materials
June 26, 2012 10:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsLambient Technologies LLC announced instruments, sensors and software for monitoring the dielectric properties of curing polymers. These properties provide insight into the chemistry, formulation, reaction rate, viscosity and cure state of epoxies, polystyrenes, polyurethanes, silicones, SMC, BMC and
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