Sensors
New AS8515 from ams provides integrated solution for automotive battery sensing
The AS8515 system-in-package (SiP) introduced today by ams AG (SIX: AMS), a manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs and sensors for consumer, industrial and automotive applications, enables the implementation of a complete automotive battery measurement system when interfaced via SPI to any microcontroller.
Highly Programmable Hall-Effect Switch With Advanced Programming Algorithm
New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, the A1128 is a field-programmable, unipolar Hall-effect switch designed for use in high-temperature automotive and industrial applications, particularly those involving proximity sensing with ferromagnetic targets.
EEPROM-Configurable IC Enables Easier Development of TPMS Modules
The MLX91802 is a system in package solution for tire pressure monitoring system implementations that combines an analog pressure sensor and a low power sensor interface with an MLX16 16-bit RISC-based microcontroller. It is housed in a compact, pressure ported, plastic SO16 package and has an operational temperature range of -40 °C to 125 °C.
Honeywell's Airflow Sensor Portfolio Expanded With High Airflow Zephyr Versions
Honeywell have today revealed that it has expanded its Zephyr airflow sensor HAF Series portfolio with new digital versions that provide airflow ranges of 0 to 20 Standard Litres per Minute and 0 to 200 SLPM. With this new product, Honeywell has leveraged its original Zephyr building block airflow sensor via a bypass to the main flow channel of the sensor, eliminating the need for a customer-designed bypass in equipment such as ventilators.
2012 Formula Student Winners Opt for Penny + Giles Sensor Technology
With regional support from its Swedish distributor AB Elwia, Penny + Giles – a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and designer and manufacturer of position sensors, solenoids, and joystick controllers – has supplied its SRH280DP rotary position sensors and TPS280DP throttle position sensors to the Chalmers Formula Student team, which competes in the Formula Student racing car series. This testing ground for the next generation of world...
Toshiba Announces CMOS Image Sensor Technology for Automotive Applications
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has developed a CMOS image sensor dedicated to meeting the specific performance, quality and long-term operational demands of automotive and surveillance camera applications.
ROHM's Fan Motor Driver Integrates Hall Sensor And Digital AGC Function
ROHM recently announced the development of the BU6904GF/NUX and BU6906GF/NUX fan motor drivers with built-in Hall element ideal for driving cooling fans in notebook PCs, tablets, and gaming systems. These new drivers are the first to include an digital Automatic Gain Control function that contribute to not only greater miniaturization and lower power consumption, but reduced drive noise for silent operation.
Freescale Introduces Xtrinsic Pressure Sensors for Automotive Engine Control and Green Vehicle Applications
Freescale Semiconductor is adding three new pin-for-pin compatible pressure sensor replacements for the MPXHZ6000 family to its portfolio of Xtrinsic pressure sensors for automotive engine management and efficiency applications. The MPXHZ9000 absolute temperature compensated, piezo-resistive pressure sensors provide the same trusted functionality as Freescale’s other integrated pressure sensors, while adding clipping functionality and the a...
Xtrinsic Radar Transmitter from Freescale Improves Performance, Cost and Complexity of Automotive Active Safety Systems
Freescale Semiconductor today introduced the new Xtrinsic PRDTX11101 automotive radar transmitter for active safety applications, such as adaptive cruise control. The industry’s first 77 GHz silicon germanium (SiGe) BiCMOS transmitter features an integrated voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and power amplifier for greater control, reduced system design complexity and lower system costs.
Robust Three-Axis Sensor In Engine Compartment
The new Bosch SMI650 combined inertial sensor is designed to cope with the harsh environment found in a car’s engine compartment. It can withstand operating temperatures of up to +140 °C and is able to deal with even strong broadband vibrations thanks to a special vibration damper. This is the first time that an electronic control unit for the ESP electronic stability program has featured a sensor with integrated vibration damper. ESP electron...