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.
austriamicrosystems TSL4531 ambient light sensor
16 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltdaustriamicrosystems has introduced its TSL4531 ambient light sensor family, which enables daylight harvesting for intelligent lighting systems and luminaires.
Heart monitor in a wristwatch
04 May, 2012A heart rate monitor has been released using EPIC sensor technology and is the same size as a wristwatch.
Sensirion differential pressure sensor range
28 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Soanar LimitedThe digital and analog differential pressure sensors from Sensirion offer high accuracy and resolution, especially at low differential pressures.
Turck Q42 uprox+ proximity sensor
08 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdA long-range inductive proximity sensor using FDA-rated materials for washdown applications is available in a top-facing and front-facing model.
Vishay Intertechnology VCNL4010 optical sensor
05 March, 2012Vishay Intertechnology has broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a fully integrated proximity and ambient light optical sensor, featuring a power saving interrupt function.
Movea MotionCore motion processing IP cores for mobile devices
02 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Analog Devices Pty LtdMovea has released a family of motion processing IP cores designed for mobile devices.
Vishay Hall effect sensor
27 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdVishay has released a linear position sensor featuring non-contacting Hall effect technology.
Murata AMR magnetic switch sensor range
14 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsMouser has released Murata’s AMR (anisotropic magneto resistance) magnetic switch sensors.
Maxim MAX44000 optical sensor
31 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingMaxim 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 A-Gage EZ-Array two-piece measuring light curtain measuring array sensor
29 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering’s A-Gage EZ-Array two-piece measuring light curtain with IO-Link output, is the latest addition to the company’s range of measuring array sensors.
Banner Engineering TM18 EZ-BEAM compact photoelectric sensor
18 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner 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.
EPCOS ceramic PTC thermistor sample kits
05 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
TDK-EPC has three sample kits of ceramic PTC thermistors from EPCOS available.
Renesas PH5551A2NA1 digital ambient illuminance sensor
30 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
Renesas 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.
Comus International Sensolute MVS 1006.01/MVS 0608.02 vibration sensors
08 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Active Components (Aust) Pty Ltd
Comus 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.
