Researchers use microelectronics for non-invasive gut health testing
10 April, 2013NIZO food research, an independent research centre in Europe, and the electronic oral drug delivery company Medimetrics have joined forces by developing a technology to sample from the small intestine in a non-invasive way - using the latest microelectronics.
Advanced exoskeleton promises more independence for people with paraplegia
18 January, 2013Until recently, ‘wearable robots’ were the stuff of science fiction. In the last 10 years, however, advances in robotics, microelectronics, battery and electric motor technologies have advanced to the point where it has become practical to develop exoskeletons to aid people with disabilities.
Turck LI inductive linear position sensor
29 November, 2012The LI inductive linear position sensor is suitable for closed-loop control applications. It has new electronics architecture that increases the effective output rate of the sensor from 1 to 5 kHz.
Women in electronics - making a difference
05 November, 2012 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerUsing an outdated mobile phone and a simple sensor to measure respiration rates, an Australian student is showing how electronic engineers can contribute to society.
Developing the next generation of microsensors
19 October, 2012 by Kimm FesenmaierTo move to the next level of personal navigators electronics engineers need the next generation of microsensors.
FEAS MSM3 motor motion controller
07 September, 2012Motor motion controller suitable for dirty, harsh, humid and high vibration environments.
Tandem encoders give two axes and one power input
21 May, 2012 by Mark Howard, Zettlex*‘Tandem Encoder’ is a new term but one which is increasingly being used by mechanical and electrical designers. Mark Howard of Zettlex* explains what a tandem encoder is, how it works, its technical features and where it is best used.
Movea MotionCore motion processing IP cores for mobile devices
02 March, 2012Movea has released a family of motion processing IP cores designed for mobile devices.
Vishay Hall effect sensor
27 February, 2012Vishay has released a linear position sensor featuring non-contacting Hall effect technology.
Murata AMR magnetic switch sensor range
14 February, 2012Mouser has released Murata’s AMR (anisotropic magneto resistance) magnetic switch sensors.
Comus International Sensolute MVS 1006.01/MVS 0608.02 vibration sensors
08 July, 2011Comus International has introduced its Sensolute micro vibration sensors, the MVS 1006.01 and the MVS 0608.02. The devices detect any type of vibration using a micro ball that bridges two contacts, reducing the resistance between the two external connection pads from several megaohms (\>30 MΩ) to below 100 Ω.
Comus Sensolute MVS 1006.01/MVS 0608.02 micro vibration sensors
05 June, 2011Comus has introduced two Sensolute products, the MVS 1006.01 and the MVS 0608.02. These are micro vibration sensors that detect any type of vibration using a micro ball (d=0.8).
Banner World-Beam Q20FF fixed-field background suppression sensor
20 May, 2011 byBanner has introduced the World-Beam Q20FF fixed-field background suppression sensor to the company’s range of compact photoelectric sensors.
Freescale Xtrinsic Sensing Solutions sensors
19 May, 2011 byXtrinsic Sensing Solutions from Freescale has been introduced to the inventory of element14.
Comus Sensolute MVS 1006.01/MVS 0608.02 micro vibration sensors
06 May, 2011Comus has introduced two Sensolute products, the MVS 1006.01 and the MVS 0608.02. These are micro vibration sensors that detect any type of vibration using a micro ball (d=0.8).
