Maxim MAX44000 optical sensor
31 January, 2012Maxim has introduced the MAX44000, a low power digital ambient light and infrared proximity sensor that detects light like a human eye. It is suitable for touch screen applications, including smartphones, portable devices, industrial sensors and presence detection.
Banner Engineering TM18 EZ-BEAM compact photoelectric sensor
18 August, 2011 byBanner Engineering has introduced the latest version of its TM18 EZ-BEAM compact photoelectric sensor for use in heavy duty environments. The TM18 has a nickel-plated, die-cast zinc metal housing and epoxy encapsulated electronics. Rated IP69K, it provides good durability and resistance in harsh sensing environments, especially in high pressure washdown applications.
Renesas PH5551A2NA1 digital ambient illuminance sensor
30 July, 2011 byRenesas has released its digital ambient illuminance sensor, the PH5551A2NA1 that detects the brightness of ambient light and sends a corresponding signal to a device such as a microcontroller.
Vishay VCNL4000 optical sensor demo kit
17 June, 2011 byVishay has introduced a demo kit for its VCNL4000 fully integrated proximity and ambient light optical sensor.
Fundamentals of FBG optical sensing
11 May, 2011Electrical sensors have, for decades, been the standard mechanism for measuring physical and mechanical phenomena. Despite their ubiquity, these sensors have inherent limitations such as transmission loss and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference (noise) that make their usage challenging or impractical in many applications.
Banner Engineering iVu Plus touch screen ethernet vision sensor range
15 March, 2011 byThe next generation of Banner Engineering’s iVu touch screen vision sensor family, the iVu Plus, adds ethernet connectivity and more advanced inspection capabilities to the iVu’s platform.
Seiko Instruments S-5855A LED sensor
11 February, 2011 bySeiko Instruments has released the S-5855A series, a PWM (pulse width modulation) output temperature sensor IC for LED lighting designs. The device begins to decrease the duty ratio of PWM signal output when the temperature exceeds the specified value.
Micromax Sensors & Automation World-Beam QS30 range
14 January, 2011 byMicromax Sensors & Automation has added two mid-range adjustable-field sensors to Banner Engineering’s World-Beam QS30 family.
Banner Engineering AG4 safety laser scanner
20 December, 2010 byThe AG4 safety laser scanner from Banner Engineering is designed to deliver safety, simplicity and versatility in a single, compact optical device.
Banner Engineering iVu Remote Touch Screen Display
22 April, 2010 byThe iVu Remote Touch Screen Display, part of Banner Engineering’s image sensor series, gives easy-to-apply vision inspection to hard-to-access areas, including sealed work cells, cleanrooms or other certified areas.
Osram Opto Semiconductors SFH 5712 ambient light sensor
10 February, 2010 byThe SFH 5712 from Osram Opto Semiconductors is a low-voltage digital ambient light sensor that converts light intensity to digital signal output capable of direct I2C interface, detecting ambient brightness in the same way the human eye does.
Confocal sensors
16 September, 2009 byBestech has released the optoNCDT 2403 confocal chromatic sensor. With an external diameter of 8 mm, the device is similar to the optoNCDT 2402 range of miniature sensors.
Multi-purpose PLC
01 June, 2009 byMicromax Sensors & Automation has released Unitronics’ Vision 130, a 1/4 DIN, all-in-one PLC and HMI equipped with optional ethernet, improved processor and diverse I/O options.
Optical sensors
01 July, 2008Osram Opto Semiconductors’ two SMT proximity sensors (SFH7740 and SFH7741) use distance measurements to detect a mobile device’s operating status without physical contact to the sensor itself.
Company targets strong growth in optical sensing markets
17 April, 2008Redfern Integrated Optics has secured an additional $7.5 million in funding which will help the company target growth in optical sensing markets. Led by Southern Cross Venture Partners, the round also included Tallwood Venture Capital and Jolimont Capital as investors.
