3D depth-sensing time-of-flight sensors
STMicroelectronics has announced the VL53L9, an all-in- one, direct time-of-flight (dToF) 3D light detection and ranging (LiDAR) module with a resolution of up to 2.3k zones. Integrating a dual scan flood…
Shunt resistors: key component for intelligent battery sensor solutions
by Ralf Hickl, Product Sales Manager in the Automotive Business Unit (ABU) at Rutronik. Battery monitoring is crucial for ensuring a reliable power supply for high-availability control units in assistance…
Littelfuse launches 54100 and 54140 miniature TMR sensors
Littelfuse has announced the release of its highly anticipated 54100 and 54140 miniature Tunnel Magneto-Resistance (TMR) effect sensors. These sensors offer unmatched sensitivity and power efficiency, revolutionizing the magnetic sensing industry. The…
OKW’s New Plastic Enclosures For IIoT/Sensor Electronics
Specify OKW’s advanced enclosure technology for comprehensive IIoT connectivity. Our smart, modern enclosures will safeguard your network of intelligent sensors – enabling data streams to be merged for the efficient…
New current sensing resistors for automotive, consumer, and industrial markets
Littelfuse has announced the launch of its new Current Sensing Resistor (CSR) family. These new CSRs offer a more cost-effective solution for measuring current within circuits, enabling voltage monitoring, control,…
ACEINNA announces IMU for autonomous vehicles
ACEINNA has announced the general availability of the IMU330RA high performance inertial measurement unit (IMU). The IMU330RA is an easy-to-integrate, high-performance 6-DOF inertial sensor packaged in a ruggedized, sealed over-molded…
How optoelectronics is enabling personalized smart homes
Consumers have come to expect personalized experiences with everything they touch. Smart LEDs and sensor technologies are leading the way in customizing personal experiences in our homes, much like they’re…
How IoT devices are transforming the smart building industry
Smarter buildings make for better sustainability and the wellbeing of occupants. The number of internet of things (IoT) connected devices worldwide is on a steady incline and hasn’t shown any…
Magnificent MEMs
Are you as amazed as your humble narrator by the ongoing development of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors and actuators? Recently, I built a 12 x 12 array of ping pong…
Improving the safety and lifespan of bridges
AI, ML, sensors, the IoT, and the cloud come together to monitor and maintain bridges. Exponential global population growth—set to reach 8.5 billion by 2030—coupled with global macrotrends like urbanization…