Sensors
Toshiba Announces 13 Mega Pixel, 1.12 Micrometre, Cmos Image Sensor
Toshiba have launched the T4K37, a 13 mega pixel, 1.12 micrometre, CMOS image sensor delivering high-image quality equivalent to a 1.4 micrometre pixel image sensor. Toshiba implemented back side illumination (BSI) technology and integrated colour noise reduction (CNR) to develop its newest CMOS image sensor that fits into an 8.5mm x 8.5mm size camera module and enables high-quality pictures even in low-light conditions.
ON Semi’s advanced CMOS process expertise enables groundbreaking image sensor for astronomy
ON Semiconductor has collaborated with Teledyne Imaging Sensors to manufacture an Extremely Large Stitched Read Out Integrated Circuit for astronomy. The H4RG-15 image sensor, designed by Teledyne, is the latest generation of a 20-year effort sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Teledyne internal funding to develop increasingly larger and more powerful infrared sensors for astronomic...
STMicroelectronics and PNI Sensors Are Selected for Nintendo’s Wii U
STMicroelectronics and PNI Sensor Corporation today announced that Nintendo has adopted an advanced sensor solution for Nintendo’s newly launched Wii U that includes sensors from ST and PNI. PNI’s 3-axis geomagnetic sensor, based on proprietary magneto-inductive technology and driven by ST’s ASIC, together with an ST 3-axis accelerometer, enables intuitive motion sensing in gaming applications.
Fit & Forget TPS280DP Throttle Position Sensor from Penny + Giles Proves a Winner for Jenvey
Since its introduction in 2009, the TPS280DP throttle position sensor from Penny + Giles – a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and designer and manufacturer of high precision sensing technology – has become widely accepted as the sensor of choice by throttle body manufacturers, motorsports teams and fast road and track-day enthusiasts.
Penny + Giles unveil 2 CAN bus interface versions of the SRH500 range
Penny + Giles has continued the development of its SRH500 range of contactless rotary position sensors with the introduction of two CAN bus interface versions. The SRH520CN is a development of the company’s existing SRH501/2P model. It integrates additional electronics to provide either J1939 or CANopen options according to ISO/DIS 11898. Both versions also feature a 14 bit non-contact Hall effect sensor offering 0.022° resolution.
Standex-Meder Unveils 3-Dimensional Magnetic Mapping of Reed Sensors
Standex-Meder Electronics announces its 3-dimensional magnetic mapping capabilities for reed sensors. This process allows designers to more accurately place sensors and magnetic components within a system, thus eliminating any issues that may result in faulty operation.
New Generation Of Magnetic Position Sensors From ams Excel In Safety-Critical Automotive Applications
ams AG manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs and sensors for consumer, industrial and automotive applications, has introduced a new family of magnetic rotary position sensors with advanced safety features for automotive applications requiring ISO26262 compliance.
Microchip’s new GestIC technology enables mobile-friendly 3D gesture interfaces
Microchip announces its patented GestIC technology, which enables the next dimension in intuitive, gesture-based, non-contact user interfaces for a broad range of end products. The MGC3130 is the world’s first electrical-field-based, configurable 3D gesture controller, offering low-power, precise, fast and robust hand position tracking with free-space gesture recognition.
New Penny + Giles Hall Effect Rotary Sensor Helps Geartronics Shift Up A Gear
Penny + Giles is helping gearbox specialist Geartronics to significantly improve the shift times and reliability of its motorsport paddleshift system using Penny + Giles SRH280DP Hall effect rotary sensors.
The Importance of Interfacing By Thomas Froehlich, Principal Design Engineer with ams.
Creating a better signal path is the secret to getting the most of your MEMS sensors. The performance of a MEMS sensor is largely determined by the quality of the MEMS device itself. It seems obvious, does it not? And yet, it’s not true – or rather, it’s not wholly true. In fact, the specifications of the interface to the MEMS device have a large impact on the quality and strength of signal from the MEMS device.