The Sensors Converge Conference, held June 27–29, showcased the latest sensor and sensing solutions, particularly contributing to IoT connectivity. These sensor innovations target a range of applications, from automotive and industrial to consumer electronics and mobile devices.
Source: Electronic Products – Sensors for industrial, automotive, and mobile
New sensor innovations have emerged to play in market-specific zones. Among these are IS0-26262 electric vehicle (EV) sensors, RFID sensors, and sensors geared for the Internet of Things (IoT).
Source: Sensor ICs Suit Up to Play in EVs, RFIDs, and the IoT – News
LevelDefend provides continuous liquid level measurement in some of the most arduous military vehicle scenarios and conditions. Its ability to provide reliable measurements (typically in oil, fuel or coolant), whilst withstanding extreme environments such as heat and vibration, has made it a natural choice for vehicles involved in critical operations.
Source: Liquid level sensor provides high reliability in critical defence applications
The future is increasingly bright for sensors. Sensor technology started from mechanical to digital measurement principles. Right now, we are seeing rapid growth in pressure, temperature, force and position sensing applications in devices of all scales. Lately, sensor development also has played a significant part in the increased development of electric vehicles and mission-critical medical applications. Sensor innovation is allowing humans and collaborative robots (cobots) to share working spaces, a game-changing development on an industrial automation level – all this while the technology has key trends in its favor.
Source: Amazing Times for Sensor Technology – But Some Issues Stand Out | TTI, Inc.
Optical sensors are electronic components designed to detect and convert incident light rays into electrical signals. These components are useful for measuring the intensity of incident light and converting it into a form readable by an integrated measuring device, depending on the sensor type. This article outlines the principles of operation of optical sensors, optical sensor types, considerations for optical sensor selection, and key applications.
Source: The Role of Optical Sensors in Electronic Applications – Industry Articles
Pyreos, the world’s first supplier of integrated digital SMD pyroelectric sensor subsystems for gas, flame, plus materials analysis applications, and supplier of the world’s smallest SMD pyroelectric detector, announces that it has expanded its refrigerant gas detection range and is now supplying extended-wavelength variants of its ultra-low power, low cost ezPyroTM digital SMD sensors optimized for the latest refrigerant gasses.
Pyreos has chalked up a significant design win with Safe Zone Technologies Inc which supplies gunfire detection systems for indoor spaces.In this application ezPyro infrared detectors are used for high-speed muzzle-flash detection and analysis. The Pyreos sensor is integrated into a very small networked multi-sensor solution which is easily installed within public buildings such as retail stores, schools, and offices. Pyreos began shipping ezPyro sensor subsystems in volume to Safe Zone in late 2019. The design-in cycle lasted just four months and benefitted from Pyreos’ extensive range of reference boards, APIs, engineering application support, and comprehensive design information. ezPyro’s analysis speed, low cost and small form factor were all key factors in Safe Zone’s selection.
Source: PYREOS ANNOUNCES COMMERCIAL SUCCESS IN GUNFIRE DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION WITH SAFEZONE – Pyreos
Pyreos has announced the appointment of two new distributors to increase its commercial presence in Asia. Pyreos sales to its established Asian distribution network grew by 50% in 2020 and make up around a third of revenues. The company aims to build on this success by joining forces with I&C Micro Systems to access more markets in South Korea, and Pidtek to extend its coverage of China.
Chips 4 Light extends its UV LED Portfolio and offers a highly effective UV LED in 265 nm for sterilization and disinfection applications. This UV LED developed by Stanley Electric Co., Ltd, proofs in a first scientific study in collaboration with Yamaguchi University in Japan to minimize the germ formation also for viruses such as the Corona SARS CoV-2. Generally, is the emission in this wavelength spectrum suitable for all kinds of surface, air and water disinfection. Further test and studies will be succeeded.
Premstaetten, Austria (February 11, 2021) — ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide supplier of high-performance sensor solutions, today launches the 4LS series, adding new faster and higher resolution line scan image sensors to its broad family of sensors for machine-vision applications. Use of cameras equipped with 4LS sensors will help operators of the latest smart factories to maintain the highest standards of quality control while increasing the volume of production output.
Source: 4LS – 4LS | ams
Columbia Research Laboratories has introduced a new sensor designed to accurately measure strain on curved mounting surfaces. Series DT3747 sensors are customized to measure circumferential strain around the diameter of the surface to which it is mounted. Featuring the accuracy, ruggedness, and ease of installation found in Columbia’s flight-qualified Series DTD284, DT3747 models are available to compensate materials commonly used in aircraft structural fabrication. Similar devices have been utilized to monitor rocket motor expansion. They can also be used in many industrial and military applications involving pipe expansion measurements, explosive body applications, aircraft surface load, and engine monitoring of all types.
Premstaetten, Austria (December 2, 2020) — ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, today announced the launch of the AS6221, the world’s most accurate digital temperature sensor.The AS6221 achieves measurement accuracy of ±0.09°C, over a temperature range from 20°C to 42°C, making it ideal for the measurement of human body or skin temperature. No competing digital temperature sensor on the market today can achieve accuracy better than ±0.10°C. The digital temperature sensor AS6221 is housed in a WLCSP package with a footprint of just 1.5mm x 1mm, and draws 6µA at an output data rate of 4Hz. Stand-by current is just 0.1µA.
Source: AS6221 temperature sensor – AS6221 temperature sensor | ams
