Sensor Technology

Launch of Chromatiq Spectral Engine with extended wavelength range

Hamamatsu Photonics has launched a new Chromatiq Spectral Engine (CSE) made by its wholly-owned subsidiary Energetiq Technology. The light source manufacturer has designed this product with an extension to near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths. The CSE, initially introduced in 2021 and recognized with the  Laser Focus World Innovator’s Award, addresses a crucial …

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Allegro MicroSystems expands isolated gate driver portfolio with bipolar-output power-thru IC

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc., a specialist in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy efficient systems, has launched the second product in its High Voltage Power portfolio. Allegro’s AHV85111 isolated gate-driver IC adds critical safety features while simplifying the design of high-power energy conversion systems for e-Mobility and clean …

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Enhancing equipment health monitoring with Advantech WISE-2460 smart vibration sensing solution

Advantech has introduced the new WISE-2460  vibration sensing solution. This advanced device supports RS-485 serial communication through Modbus/RTU protocols and boasts Z-axis sensitivity spanning from 5 to 10000Hz. ISO 10816-1 compliant and capable of operating in a wide temperature range of -20°C to 105°C, WISE-2460 is said to set a …

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Microchip launches 10 multi-channel remote temperature sensors

Thermal management is a critical aspect of automotive design, yet compared to many other components, there is a noted lack of options when it comes to multi-channel remote temperature sensors. To fill this gap, Microchip Technology has launched the MCP998x family of 10 automotive-qualified remote temperature sensors. The MCP998x family …

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Bosch launches MEMS accelerometers for wearables and hearables

Space is at a premium in hearables, smartwatches and other portable consumer products, and all components must be as small as possible. At the same time, OEMs are demanding plug-and-play step-counters and other sensors with built-in features that enable easy implementation without detailed application knowledge. To meet these challenges, Bosch …

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Wi-Fi-based extreme-low-power backscatter chip

HaiLa Technologies, a fabless semiconductor and software company focusing on hyper power-efficient wireless communications system-on-chip solutions for IoT devices, announces availability of the BSC2000 RF Evaluation Chip Development and Demonstration Kits. Presto Engineering, a European expert in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, engineering, and production services, successfully collaborated with HaiLa …

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New Grid-EYE – 90° from Panasonic increases field of vision for Machine Learning based IR sensing

Panasonic Industry has launched a new member of its popular Grid-EYE sensor family featuring a 90° lens delivering a wider field of view (FoV) and reducing the number of sensors required to cover a given area to enable people counting and tracking applications. Privacy conscious designers have appreciated the 64 …

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LEM launches 800V HAH3DR current sensor for three phase automotive traction inverter power modules

LEM, a global company in electrical measurement for industrial and automotive applications, has launched the HAH3DR S07/SP42, a new compact current sensor designed for 800V three-phase power modules. Developers of automotive traction inverters are increasingly using three-phase power modules such as the popular and widely proven Hybridpack Drive from Infineon. …

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Panasonic Industry and Hera Group collaborate to expand NexMeter Smart Gas Meter technology

Panasonic Industry has announced an important collaboration with Hera Group, one of the leading Italian multi-utilities operating in the waste, energy and water sectors. This partnership is said to represent a significant step forward as Panasonic Industry secures the license for the Hera IP for NexMeter, a cutting-edge device in …

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X-FAB introduces new generation of enhanced performance SPAD devices focused on near-infrared applications

X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, the analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, has introduced a specific near-infrared version to its single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) device portfolio. Like the previous SPAD generation, which launched in 2021, this version is based on the company’s 180nm XH018 process. The inclusion of an additional step to the …

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