Sensors

Aptina today introduced its new 1/3-inch native full high-definition (HD) 1080p60 video sensor with support for electronic image stabilization (EIS). The sensor can support all HD video modes (1080p60, 1080p30 and 720p60) without losing field of view, a tremendous benefit for consumer pocket digital video (DV), camcorder, web, sports action and video conferencing camera applications.

ON Semiconductor and Cypress Semiconductor today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for ON Semiconductor to acquire the CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit (ISBU) from Cypress in an all cash transaction for approximately $31.4 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2011, subject to customary closing conditions.

Rohde & Schwarz is expanding its portfolio of USB-capable power sensors with the new R&S NRP-Z85 and R&S NRP-Z86. These are the world's first wideband sensors to measure power from 50 MHz to 40 GHz without requiring a base unit. Instead of a base unit, the sensors are connected to a PC via a USB interface. This cost-efficient solution displays envelope power over a dynamic range of -47 dBm to +20 dBm, which is unprecedented in the industry. High-...

National Semiconductor today introduced two configurable sensor analogue front-end (AFE) integrated circuits (ICs) with unique technology that work together with new tools to fast-track signal path designs for a variety of sensors from major global manufacturers.

austriamicrosystems today expanded its magnetic rotary encoder portfolio with the AS5245, a fail-safe magnetic rotary encoder IC specifically designed to address stringent automotive requirements like reliability, accuracy and safety.

Silicon Labs today announced its next-generation infrared (IR) and ambient light sensors for human interface (HI) applications. The new Si114x family, the latest addition to Silicon Labs’ QuickSense HI portfolio, features the industry’s most sensitive, power-efficient and longest range proximity sensors. Available in a tiny 2 mm x 2 mm package, the Si114x sensors enable sophisticated proximity sensing and touchless interfaces for handsets, ...

TorqSense transducers from Sensor Technology are playing an important role in new product development at Gloucestershire-based Lister Shearing, the oldest and one of the most successful suppliers of animal shearing and clipping equipment in the world. The sensors, which are based on SAW (surface acoustic wave) technology, are being used by the company as an aid to evaluating the performance of miniature electric motors.

Cherry’s new GS102301 geartooth speed sensor is perfect for any application where rugged, dependable speed sensing is required. Tested to SAE J1455, this digital output Hall effect speed sensor is self-adjusting over a wide range of magnetic flux densities, eliminating the need to optimize the sensor position within a small magnetic flux operating range. This feature also compensates for target run out. The single hall plate design is immune...

PCB Piezotronics (PCB ) has expanded their sensor product line to include several MEMS devices using silicon based technology. Development and production of these sensors has relied on a Plasma-Therm VERSALINE DSE system for several critical deep silicon etching fabrication steps.

A smart load sensor developed in the UK by Sensor Technology provides all the information needed to optimise efficiency and increase profitability of a wide range of industrial operations. The new development allows weighing processes to be fully integrated with handling operations. All live data is captured in real time and can be transferred to a database, stored, totalised and analysed.