Sensors

Honeywell today introduces its RTY Series Hall-Effect Rotary Position Sensors that provide a cost-effective rotary position sensor solution with a variety of options (e.g., sensing range, pinout, voltage) that allow customers to customize the sensor configuration to meet their specific application needs, especially those in harsh environments.

Calex has been approached by a leading manufacturer of food processing equipment with a specific requirement for non-contact infrared temperature measurement. The CI5234, a special sensor based on the existing two-piece PyroCouple M, is designed specifically for this customer's requirements. It has features that also make it ideal for many other applications.

With this new sensor, Keyence makes vision sensors accessible to everyone. Affordable, quick start-up and easy to use: no need to be an expert. This new solution is highly reliable and covers 80% of vision systems requirements, making it a beneficial alternative to one or more sensors when detection needs to follow a moving target.

Renesas Electronics today announced the development of the V850E2/Fx4-L series with 19 new 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). Designed for the automotive comfort and body segment, the low-power MCUs offer scalability and compatibility combined with sophisticated peripheral functions to provide premium automotive body solutions for applications such as roof or window lifters, door-, seat- and light modules, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditi...

Maxim Integrated Products announces the MAX31722/MAX31723 digital thermometers and thermostats. The devices provide local temperature readings over a user-selectable SPI or 3-wire interface. While most competitive solutions require at least a 2.7V supply, these temperature sensors can operate from a voltage supply as low as 1.7V. This low supply voltage, along with a 2.4µA low-power standby mode, makes these products ideal for low-power or batte...

The ADXL180 iMEMS accelerometer is a configurable, single axis, integrated satellite sensor that enables low cost solutions for front and side impact airbag applications. Acceleration data is sent to the control module via a digital 2-wire current loop interface bus. The communication protocol is programmable for compatibility with various automotive interface bus standards.

The ADXL78 is a low power, complete single-axis accelerometer with signal conditioned voltage outputs that are on a single monolithic IC. This product measures acceleration with a full-scale range of ±35 g, ±50 g, or ±70 g (minimum). It can also measure both dynamic acceleration (vibration) and static acceleration (gravity).

Early traffic safety development was focusing on protecting those involved in a collision. The focus now and in the future will be on preventing accidents from happening.

After seatbelts, airbags are recognised by automotive OEMs to be an essential safety feature within a car. IMS Research has concluded that the global fitment rate is only set to increase, with almost 90% of new production cars having at least one airbag fitted as standard by 2018. Market revenues from the sale of airbag systems are forecast to reach $20 billion in 2018, with semiconductor companies, Tier 1s and OEMs alike targeting the developing...

Ophir Photonics today announced at Photonics West, the StarLink Series of laser measurement sensors. StarLink is a collection of Ophir's most popular power/energy sensors bundled with Juno, a USB-based PC interface, and StarLab laser measurement software. Together, the Ophir sensor, Juno USB interface, and StarLab software form a meterless laser measurement system that is flexible, portable, and affordable.