Proximity and ambient light optical sensor features .8mm height
June 18, 2012 3:08 pm | Product Releases | CommentsVishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced a fully integrated proximity and ambient light optical sensor, the VCNL4020, which includes an IR emitter, a photo-pin-diode for proximity, a signal processing IC and a 16-bit ADC.
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Six-axis sensor integrates accelerometer and magnetometer, targets mobile devices
June 18, 2012 12:08 pm | Product Releases | CommentsFreescale introduced an Xtrinsic six-axis sensor that combines high resolution motion sensing and heading technology with an accelerometer and a magnetometer in a single package. The new Xtrinsic FXOS8700CQ sensor is optimized for mobile applications, including
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Gas flow sensor uses monolotihic thermal technology for high performance, reliability
June 14, 2012 10:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsMEMSIC Inc. announced the availability of the MFA1100R gas flow sensor module. MEMSIC’s monolithic thermal technology, based on the same approach used in its highly successful accelerometer products, uses a precise differential temperature measurement to determine flow rate.
LISTED UNDER: ICs | Sensors & ActuatorsSofradir boosts performance of High Operating Temperature (HOT) infrared detector
June 14, 2012 9:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsSofradir announces today that it will demonstrate at Eurosatory, the biennial international Land Defence and Security exhibition near Paris, a prototype High Operating Temperature L-HOT MWIR integrated detector cooler assembly (IDCA) that offers a significantly improved detection range over earlier models.
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Hall-effect sensor ICs intended for accurate speed sensing and revolutions-per-minute measurement
June 11, 2012 11:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell expands its magnetic position sensor product portfolio with the SS360NT/SS360ST/SS460S High Sensitivity Bipolar Latching Digital Hall-effect Sensor Integrated Circuits. Bipolar latching magnetics make these products well-suited for accurate speed sensing and revolutions-per-minute (RPM) measurement.
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Integrated sensor solution serves portable devices based on the Windows 8 OS
June 8, 2012 11:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsFreescale Semiconductor announced its support of Microsoft® Windows® 8 sensor requirements with a fully enabled 12-axis sensor development reference platform.
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Low noise amplifier designed for 470MHz~880MHz bandwidths of terrestrial digital TV
June 6, 2012 12:22 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTOREX SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. has developed a low noise amplifier in CMOS process aimed at the 470MHz~880MHz bandwidths of terrestrial digital TV.
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OSPE Origa System Plus Electromechanical Actuator series is compact and durable
June 4, 2012 9:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsParker’s Electromechanical Automation Division is pleased to announce the release of its OSPE electric actuator series. The OSPE series is the newest family of electric motor-driven rodless actuator systems from Parker, offering a modular solution that is compact and easy to install for new and retrofit applications.
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Piezoelectric accelerometers support ground vibration testing requirements
May 29, 2012 11:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsKistler (www.kistler.com) has announced the availability of its piezoelectric accelerometer technologies for cost-effective, high-accuracy support of aircraft, helicopter, rotorcraft, missile, satellite and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ground vibration testing (GVT), as well as large-scale MIMO and SIMO aerospace structural monitoring.
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Magnetic sensor has discrete protection components incorporated into IC package
May 24, 2012 2:43 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe MLX90364 Triaxis is a high accuracy linear and angular position sensor, from Melexis, which is positioned to eliminate the need for inclusion of a printed circuit board (PCB) within sensing modules. This device is based on a dual mold package construction, which integrate
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Sensors monitor vibration for a variety of commercial applications
May 19, 2012 11:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsSeries 961/960-TX sensors from Columbia Research Labs are designed specifically to monitor vibration generated by military and commercial helicopter engines, transmissions, and airframes. The model 961, single axis, and each sensor in the Model 960-TX, triaxial, feature
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsLiquid-level reed sensors ideal for industrial and home applications
May 17, 2012 8:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsMEDER electronic offers a complete line of liquid level reed sensors, ideal for use in laboratory fluid systems, automotive fluid sensing, aerospace and marine fuel level sensors, as well as a myriad of industrial uses, electrical equipment, and home appliances. MEDER recently launched a product training module on Digikey.com to help users make the best use of liquid level sensors.
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Industrial pressure sensors offered in common psi from 5 to 10,000
May 15, 2012 2:46 pm | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell has expanded its industrial pressure sensor portfolio with the new Honeywell IP Series of industrial pressure sensors. This new product line includes two new models, designed to offer reliable, repeatable pressure measurements in a variety of industrial manufacturing environments and applications.
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Heavy-duty touch-sensing solution designed for advanced vending machines
May 15, 2012 10:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsZytronic has, through its Japanese distribution partner Minato, secured another major contract for its ruggedized touch sensor products in Asia. The company’s ZYBRID sensors, based on its innovative proprietary Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT), have been specified by the beverage dispensing division of the JR East Group, for inclusion in acure...
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Humidity and temperature sensor targets high production volumes
May 11, 2012 3:40 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSensirion announced the SHT20, a low-cost member of the SHT2x family of sensors. With a typical accuracy of 3 percent RH, the new sensor is appropriate for price-sensitive applications. The SHT20 humidity and temperature sensor offers
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