Active pixel infrared thermometer array overcomes cost hurdles associated with thermal imaging
March 20, 2012 5:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe MLX90620 FIRray sensing device, from Melexis, utilizes the company’s innovative non-contact temperature measurement technology to create a highly cost-effective thermography solution. Covering a -20°C to 300°C temperature range...
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Smartek adds new sensors to its Giganetix GigE Vision cameras
March 19, 2012 5:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsFramos announces Smartek’s new extended series of low cost Giganetix GigE cameras, which now supports 6 sensor variants from Truesense Imaging (formerly Kodak). These are GC1021M/C 1024x1024 @ 61fps, GC1601M/C 1600x1200 @ 35fps and the GC1921M/C 1920x1080 @ 33fps.
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Small, round, flexible cable for the world’s tiniest image sensor
March 15, 2012 6:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsLeoni AG’s Healthcare business unit has developed an endoscopy round cable with an outer diameter of just 0.52mm for the world’s smallest image sensor.
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Variable Capacitance Vacuum Manometer Supports a Variety of Applications
March 12, 2012 2:47 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSetra Systems, Inc. has introduced the Model 730, a compact, variable capacitance (capacitive) vacuum manometer, designed to support the critical pressure control requirements of semiconductor, food processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, process
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Combo Pressure-Temperature Sensors Offer Both Outputs At One Process Point
March 12, 2012 6:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Sensor Technologies (AST) introduced a pressure/temperature sensor and pressure/temperature transmitter that provide both pressure and temperature outputs from a single process point. This dual output configuration is said to reduce
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Contrast Sensors are IO-Link Compatible
March 9, 2012 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs introduced its DK12-11-IO Series Contrast Sensors which detect differences in two colors of media, with a three-color light source that is asserted to solve the most difficult contrast applications. These sensors are IO-Link compatible, enabling
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & Displays | Sensors & ActuatorsPressure transducers provide resonance frequencies up to 500 kHz
March 9, 2012 5:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced the latest addition to its popular Guaranteed InStock program, the Endevco model 8530C series, with quantities now available for immediate customer shipment.
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MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer Modules Support Low-to-Medium Frequency Triaxial Measurement Reqs
March 8, 2012 12:20 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSilicon Designs introduced its model 2445 series of single-ended low-noise analog MEMS capacitive accelerometer modules, designed to support a variety of low-to-medium frequency triaxial measurement requirements. The rugged design features
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The Tinker's Toolbox - Joseph Citrano of Honeywell on Industrial Wireless
March 8, 2012 6:12 am | Podcasts | CommentsJoseph Citrano of Honeywell Sensing and Control (S&C) is my guest for this edition of Tinker’s Toolbox. As wireless technology gains widespread adoption on the factory floor, concerns about
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TI introduces world’s first configurable NDIR gas sensing and pH sensing AFEs
March 8, 2012 4:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced two configurable analog front ends (AFE) that provide an easy-to-use, modular solution for bridging the gap between the microprocessor and sensor. Design engineers can dramatically reduce their development time...
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsPiezoelectric accelerometers designed for general purpose vibration measurements
March 7, 2012 4:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsMeggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has introduced the Endevco model 2224C series, a family of piezoelectric accelerometers designed for general purpose vibration measurements of smaller structures and components...
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsLinear Hall-effect Magnetic Position Sensor ICs Come in SOT-23 Package
March 6, 2012 6:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell is extending its linear Hall-effect sensor integrated circuits (IC) product line with the addition of the new SS39ET Series. The SS39ET Series are designed to monitor magnetic fields from a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. All packages can be
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Magnetic Rotary Encoders Include Field-programmable Analog Output
March 1, 2012 6:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsPOSITAL's Magnetocode (MCD) absolute rotary encoders with analog output (voltage or current) are positioned as an alternative to single- or multi-turn potentiometers in systems that use analog instrumentation to measure and control rotary motion.
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Honeywell Upgrades Zephyr Flow Sensors for Medical and Industrial Applications
March 1, 2012 5:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell announced that it has added new flow ranges to its Zephyr Analog and Digital Airflow Sensor portfolio to provide high sensitivity at very low flows – making the sensor portfolio ideal for use in a variety of medical equipment and industrial applications.
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Optical Commutation Encoder Features Frequency Response from DC to 400 kHz
March 1, 2012 4:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsUS Digital introduced the EC35 Optical Kit Commutation Encoder. The modular commutation encoder is positioned as a direct replacement for size 35 BLDC motor encoders and features
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