Sensor Technology

Compact distance sensor with up to 60 m measuring range

Pulse ranging technology is being applied in the R20x sensor family from Pepperl+Fuchs. The trend toward miniaturization continues, creating demand for increasingly powerful sensors with more compact housing dimensions. To keep up with this trend, the time-of-flight principle of measurement has been integrated into the R20x compact housing design, combining …

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Mouser Electronics and Analog Devices deliver expert perspectives on flexible manufacturing in new eBook

Mouser Electronics, has announced a new eBook in collaboration with Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) focusing on how production facilities can achieve greater throughput, product quality, and cost-efficiency than ever before through a flexible manufacturing approach. In 10 Experts on Flexible Manufacturing, subject matter experts from ADI and other technology companies discuss how today’s sensors, robotic …

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X-FAB enhances image sensor performance through back-side illumination

X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, an analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, has announced a major addition to its optical sensor offering. Aimed at use in next generation image sensor fabrication, the company is now able to provide a back-side illumination (BSI) capability in relation to its popular XS018 180nm CMOS semiconductor process. …

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The supporting force of the game industry

The video game industry (VGI) refers to interactive games played through electronic devices (e.g., personal computers, game consoles, cell phones, etc.). These games can be single—or multi-player, provide visual feedback (via a screen display) and possibly other sensory feedback (e.g., sound), and allow the user to interact with the game …

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Full sensor to cloud solutions using NeoMesh Click boards from MikroE and the IoTConnect cloud solution from Avnet

NeoCortec, the specialists on wireless connectivity and providers of ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh network hardware and software solutions, are showcasing a new demo on their stand (Hall 3 Stand 526) and in two of the exhibition halls at Embedded World in Nuremburg. This demonstration illustrates the seamless and rapid development …

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MIKROE partners with Allegro MicroSystems to introduce new click boards targeting industrial applications

MikroElektronika, the embedded solutions company, is closely collaborating with Allegro MicroSystems, Inc., a global specialist in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, to offer a broad portfolio of products that reduce development effort and accelerate time to market. Over the last quarter, MIKROE has introduced three …

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Southco introduces new R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch with integrated sensor

Southco has introduced a new R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch with an integrated sensor and sealed electronic actuation, expanding its rotary latch line with options offering increased security and remote access control for demanding environments. Offering high security, quick actuation speed, and impressive cycle life, the latest addition to the …

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Components and service for optimal use

The Würth Elektronik eiSos Group is taking part in the embedded world exhibition in Nuremberg from 9 – 11 April 2024. Occupying the 200m² Stand #110 in Hall 2, the company will be presenting components from all its divisions, not only including electronic and electromechanical components, but also the Wireless …

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Mouser Electronics empowers engineers with comprehensive wearables resource centre

Mouser Electronics  is providing designers and engineers with up-to-date and trusted resources through its comprehensive wearables resource centre. From smartwatches and fitness trackers to the world of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets, Mouser delves into a multitude of topics, trends, solutions, and products to give engineers the …

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Industry-standard switching & simulation systems from Pickering Interfaces on show at Space-Comm Expo

Pickering Interfaces will showcase its range of industry-standard modular signal switching & simulation products for electronic test & verification – including fault insertion and sensor simulation modules for Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation, as well as RF & microwave switching up to 110 GHz – on stand D32 at Space-Comm Expo 2024, taking place …

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