Sensors Expo
Temperature Sensor Simplifies Thermal Profiling of Portable Consumer Electronics
May 14, 2011 8:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments unveiled its TMP103 digital temperature sensor, which consumes 97 percent less power and is 75 percent smaller than the next closest competitor, according to the company. It also provides
ECN Google PowerMeter Interview
June 29, 2010 12:48 pm | Videos | CommentsAt ESC Chicago, co-located with Sensors Expo, Tyler Smitch of Microchip Technology demonstrates the Google Power Meter Reference Design featuring the company's WiFi embedded module, the MCP3909 metrology chip and a PIC24 microcontroller.
ECN Motor Control Interview
June 29, 2010 12:43 pm | Videos | CommentsAt ESC Chicago, co-located with Sensors Expo, Jim Ziemer of Microchip Technology Inc talks about the company's dsPIC motor control solutions.
NI at Sensors Expo 2010
June 29, 2010 10:11 am | Videos | CommentsChris Delvizis of National Demonstrates the company's USBTC01 Instant DAQ technology.
Digi at Sensors Expo 2010
June 29, 2010 10:07 am | Videos | CommentsJoel Young, CTO of Digi International demonstrates tank monitoring using the company's iDigi Cloud along with Google Apps.
Sensors Expo 2010 Recap
June 22, 2010 12:58 pm | by Chris Warner, Executive Editor | Articles | CommentsThe 2010 Sensors Expo & Conference was held June 7-9 in Rosemont, IL. Rain put a damper on things outside the Donald Stevens Convention Center on Tuesday. But inside, the sun, wind, and all manner of alternative energy sources were on the minds of attendees as products based on energy harvesting continued to play a prominent role at the show.
Vibration Energy Harvester Powers Portable Devices
June 21, 2010 4:54 am | Videos | CommentsPerpetuum's free-standing vibration energy harvester converts unused mechanical vibration into useable electrical energy to power wireless sensor systems.
Cool Demos at Sensors Expo
June 17, 2010 8:50 am | Blogs | CommentsAt the Sensors Expo, I punched a dummy in the face - literally. A dummy with an accelerometer and wireless network attached to his head, that measured the angular velocity and impact of my punch...
Miniature Digital Temperature Sensors Protect Portable Products
June 12, 2010 8:32 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics announced a miniature, digital temperature sensor targeting portable devices. The STTS751 is mounted on the circuit board to feedback accurate temperature data allowing the system to
Hall-effect Current Transducer Suits Automotive, Industrial Apps
June 12, 2010 8:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicronas has introduced its Hall-effect transducer CUR 3105 for applications such as battery monitoring e.g. in hybrid/electrical cars, DC-DC converters, start-stop-systems or metering systems. In combination with a flux concentrator, the CUR 3105 is able to
Data Recorder Touts Simple Operation, Portability
June 12, 2010 8:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsHBM’s data recorder GEN2i is targeted for the sectors of maintenance, service and commissioning. The instrument is equipped with four, eight or sixteen input channels and therefore offers flexibility, even for demanding measurement tasks. The palette of input amplifiers ranges from
PXI Express DAQ Modules Integrate Signal Conditioning
June 10, 2010 9:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsNational Instruments today announced the company’s first data acquisition (DAQ) modules with integrated signal conditioning for scalable, high-performance measurements on PXI Express.
Energy Harvesting Sensor Collects from Multiple Sources
June 10, 2010 9:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe EH-Link hybrid energy harvesting wireless sensor node from MicroStrain collects energy from multiple sources including strain, vibration, thermal gradients, ambient light,and thermal and electromagnetic fields.
Digital Temperature Sensors Achieve High Accuracy
June 10, 2010 7:46 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe high-precision, low-drift ADT7420 and ADT7320 digital temperature sensors achieve ±0.25ºC accuracy over a –20ºC to +105ºC temperature range and ±0.5ºC accuracy over the –40°C to +125°C temperature range.
Embedded ZigBee Modules Add SMT and SPI Interface
June 10, 2010 7:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsDigi International introduced a new line of XBee and XBee-PRO ZB embedded ZigBee modules based on the Ember EM357 System on Chip.
TI Smart Metering from Sensors Expo 2010
June 10, 2010 4:34 am | Videos | CommentsAt Sensors Expo 2010, Les Taylor of Texas Instruments demonstrates smart metering using TI's CC430 microcontroller.
Current Sensor Targets Solar Energy Applications
June 8, 2010 4:37 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPacific Scientific OECO announced that it has developed a Hall effect current sensor that is intended to simplify the design and improve the performance of solar energy. The CS20 Series Hall effect based current sensor incorporates
The 2010 Sensors Expo
June 8, 2010 8:00 am | News | CommentsWhether you're looking to find the latest sensing solutions, evaluate emerging standards, find and compare suppliers, or solve new design challenges, you can't afford to miss the 2010 Sensors Expo & Conference.
X-FAB Announces 8-Inch MEMS Center
June 8, 2010 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsX-FAB Silicon Foundries announced it will expand its foundry service to include 8-inch (200mm) MEMS wafer processing. Moving to the larger wafer diameter and monolithic MEMS/CMOS integration allows significant reductions in manufacturing costs.
Welded Feedthrough Tech Addresses Sensor Apps
June 8, 2010 5:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsShowcased at the 2010 Sensors Expo and Conference, welded precision small diameter feedthrough tubes from A.T. Wall can solve sensing solution design challenges...
Powercast to Demonstrate RF-Powered, Battery-Free Wireless Sensor Module at Sensors Expo 2010
June 7, 2010 1:30 pm | News | CommentsWireless Sensor Module, jointly developed by Powercast and Microchip Technology, showcases RF energy harvesting and low power processing and communications.
Single-package Six-axis Sensor Presented as World’s Smallest
June 7, 2010 1:17 pm | Product Releases | CommentsEpson Toyocom announced the development of the AH-6100LR, asserted to be the world's smallest six-axis sensor. This low-noise, low-power product comprises a three-axis QMEMS quartz gyro-sensor and an extremely
Silicone Coating Touts Low Coefficient of Friction
June 5, 2010 9:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsNuSil Technology LLC announced the release of R-2182. This curable coating is designed to alleviate surface tackiness and blocking (sticking to themselves by virtue of chemical affinity) in applications in which
Stainless Steel OEM Pressure Sensors Tout High Accuracy
June 5, 2010 8:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsSensortechnics’ SSI stainless steel OEM pressure sensors accurately measure gauge or absolute pressures in ranges from 3 to 500 psi. These devices offer stability and repeatability, achieving a total error band (TEB) better than
Sensor Touts 250 Pa to 500 Pa FS Low Pressure Measurement Ranges
June 5, 2010 8:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsSensortechnics’ LBA Series offers differential low pressure measurement with ranges of 250 and 500 Pa (1 and 2 inch H2O) Full Scale. The LBA sensors perform fully analog on-chip CMOS signal conditioning to allow for
