Sensors
Safe and Efficient Heavy Goods Traffic thanks to Continental's Brake and Driver Assistance Systems
Smaller, lighter, more powerful – these are the hallmarks of the MK 100 electronic brake system generation from Continental, the international automotive supplier.
Fuel Quality Sensing Is On Its Way To Truck Application
Commercial vehicles face many challenges as they are expected to have a low carbon footprint and ever lower emission levels. At the same time rising fuel prices necessitate increased truck fuel economy.
T4K08 and T4K24, the 720p and 1080p HD format FSI image sensors from Toshiba
Toshiba Electronics has today revealed the expansion of its industry-leading complementary metal oxide semiconductor image sensor product offering with the release of two new devices, the T4K08 and the T4K24.
Capacitive Sensor Signal Interface IC for MEMS Sensor Applications
Micro Analog has today announced the introduction of the MAS6512, a 16 Bit Capacitive Sensor Signal Interface IC primarily intended for MEMS based pressure sensor modules. The device uses a ratiometric AD-converter principle employing a delta-sigma conversion technique, giving very good noise performance.
When innovation and a world first brings higher vehicle safety
Six new models have recently undergone safety tests: the Audi A3, Ford B-MAX, Isuzu D-Max, Kia Cee’d, Renault Clio and Volvo V40. Euro NCAP reports how these vehicle measure up against the latest requirements and finds encouraging trends.
Standex-Meder Electronics Announces Ls03 Liquid Level Reed Sensors With Mounting From The Outside
Standex-Meder Electronics announces three new versions of the LS03 liquid level sensor that can be mounted from the outside. The three models, DL, DK, and GZ, are ideal for liquid container monitoring in automotive, test and measurement, and control technology.
ST's Tiny 3-axis Gyroscope Delivers Power, Speed and Design-in Advantages, Enhancing User Experience
STMicroelectronics has today announced the introduction of its smallest, lowest-power and highest-performance chip-scale gyroscope for advanced motion-sensing applications. ST’s L3GD20H gyroscope measures only 3 x 3mm and 1mm high - the smallest available - while the Company’s proven MEMS manufacturing processes deliver outstanding quality, at the industry’s highest production volumes.
PNI Sensor to demonstrate TRAX AHRS at AUVSI 2012
At the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International North America, PNI Sensor is showcasing field-proven applications for its TRAX Attitude & Heading Reference System, the first extremely accurate and yet surprisingly affordable sensor system for unmanned, land and water-based vehicles and robot applications.
Ford Begins Real-World Testing Of Future Car-To-Car And Car-To-Infrastructure Communication Technologies
Ford Motor Company today begins real-world testing of future technologies as part of a research programme aimed at advancing car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communication on European roads.
LTC2996 High Accuracy Temperature Sensor from Linear Provides Adjustable Alerts
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2996 high accuracy temperature sensor for 2.25V to 5.5V systems. The LTC2996 measures a remote diode’s temperature with ±1°C accuracy and its own die temperature with ±2°C accuracy while rejecting errors due to noise and series resistance.