Sensors
Programmable Digital Hall Effect Sensor From Melexis Delivers Best In Class Performance, Size And Cost
Melexis Technologies NV introduces a new programmable Digital Hall effect sensor with superior functionality and performance. The MLX92232 features EEPROM memory allowing re- programmable magnetic switching thresholds including hysteresis. It can easily be programmed to meet any Hall effect Switch or Latch specification for direct replacement of previous generation or competitors Hall effect sensors. The MLX92232 can be used to replace many inven...
New Models Designed to Help Increase Product Life and Provide High Reliability for Applications Operating in Rugged Environments
Bourns today announced it has expanded its line of non-contacting rotary position sensors with two new models. Designed to help increase the product lifespan and reliability of applications that operate in rugged environments, the Bourns Model AMS22U and Model AMM20B utilize magnetic Hall Effect (HE) technology that helps increase operational life and reliability even in harsh environments.
Melexis Introduces New Low Voltage Digital Output Hall Effect Sensors
Melexis has announced the MLX92212 family of digital output Hall effect sensors. Built on an advanced CMOS process these AEC-Q100-qualified devices deliver robust, automotive level performance at competitive price points. They also require significantly less operating current than competing devices on the market.
Penny + Giles Introduces NRH275DR Low-Profile Magnet-Activated Rotary Position Sensor
Penny + Giles has introduced the NRH275DR, a new rotary position sensor featuring a slim, low-profile sensor housing and separate permanent magnet assembly. With no contacting mechanical parts that can wear, this latest addition to Penny + Giles’ growing NRH family of rotary position sensors is ideal for specialist vehicle applications in extreme and hostile environments where installation space may be limited. Examples include tip control for ...
Front Center Air Bag Helps Enclave Achieve Five-Star Safety
The 2013 Buick Enclave, equipped with a standard front center air bag, has received the highest possible five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.
Volvo Car Group reveals world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake in Geneva
Doug Speck, Senior Vice President Marketing, Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Car Group, literally rolled out another Volvo world first in automotive safety at a press conference at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. He introduced the groundbreaking safety feature - a technology that detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car - by entering the stage on a bicycle.
Intelligent Wearable Vital Signs Sensor Module From Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation has revealed that it has developed an intelligent vital signs sensor module, Smart healthcare Intelligent Monitor Engine & Ecosystem; Silmee, that simultaneously senses information on key vital signs: Electric Cardio Gram, pulse, body temperature and movements, and that can deliver the data to smartphones and tablet PCs with wireless technology.
Point Grey’s New Grasshopper3 Camera Family Combines High-Sensitivity CCD and Easy-To-Use USB 3.0
Point Grey today announced its latest innovation in imaging with the Grasshopper3, the world’s first machine vision camera family to combine CCD technology with a USB 3.0 interface. The first Grasshopper3 camera model, the GS3-U3-28S4, has a maximum frame rate of 26 FPS and features the Sony 2.8 megapixel 1/1.8” ICX687 EXview HAD CCD II sensor.
EM Microelectronic Unveil New Motion Sensor Hub For Mobile Devices
PNI Sensor and EM Microelectronic have revealed the Sentral sensor fusion hub, a new, highly effective way to integrate complex motion sensors on mobile devices. The Sentral sensor fusion hub is the first hub designed specifically to manage sensor outputs on a low-power integrated circuit, making 9-axis motion sensing outputs both super-precise and practical to implement.
Intersil Demonstrates Sensor Signal Conditioning Solution With Renesas At Embedded World
Intersil has joined with Renesas to develop a sensor signal conditioning solution for thermocouple, pressure and strain gauges. The companies have demonstrated the new solution, which is being distributed through Avnet Memec, at Embedded World February 26-28 2013 in Nuremberg, Germany.