Analog Devices ADIS16135 angular rate sensor
28 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
The Analog Devices ADIS16135 high-precision angular rate sensor provides a digital output proportional to the angular rate about the Z-axis (yaw) for rates up to ±300°/s minimum.
Endress+Hauser Waterpilot FMX21 submersible pressure sensor
02 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
The Waterpilot FMX21 is a robust submersible pressure sensor for hydrostatic level measurement, in fresh water, wastewater and saltwater.
Futek LTH350 donut/thru hole load cell
17 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
Futek has added to its USB sensor range with the LTH350 donut/thru hole load cell with a USB output option.
Futek LPM200 panel-mount load cell
17 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
Futek has released its LPM200 panel-mount load cell, a miniature device with an optional USB output.
Futek LLB400 miniature load button load cell
17 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
Futek has released the LLB400, a miniature load button load cell that has a high accuracy with a deflection of 0.0015-in nominal. It is also available with a USB output option.
ASM PCFP25 series slimline sensors
17 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
Automated Control Engineering and ASM have launched the PCFP25 series of slimline magnetostrictive sensors to complement the existing Posichron range. The latest series has been specifically designed for harsh applications with limited space, with a profile of only 8 x 28 mm.
Energy-scavenging power sensors
11 May, 2010
It can be inconvenient to replace batteries in electronic devices that need to work for a long period of time, either in biomedical monitoring systems worn by a patient or in monitors for machinery or industrial installations in remote or inaccessible situations.
Banner Engineering iVu Remote Touch Screen Display
22 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The 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.
FiberSensing FS 6500 FBG accelerometer
22 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
Bestech Australia has released the FS 6500 FBG accelerometer from FiberSensing.
Microchip Technology PICDEM inductive touch development kit
19 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
Microchip has announced the PICDEM inductive touch development kit that makes it easy to develop inductive touch-sensing applications using standard 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC microcontrollers or 16-bit dsPIC digital signal controller.
Osram Opto Semiconductors SFH 5712 ambient light sensor
10 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Osram Australia Pty Ltd
The 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.
Self-validating thermocouple
21 January, 2010
Scientists at Britain's National Physical Laboratory have developed a self-validating thermocouple technology which incorporates metal-carbon eutectic alloy fixed points. This means that the thermocouple can self-validate, or check that it is measuring the temperature correctly.
Shock accelerometers
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
PCB Piezotronics has introduced the PCB series 3991/3501 of MEMS shock accelerometers.
Microwave motion sensor
20 October, 2009 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd
The mySmart MWS6 is a compact 360° microwave motion sensor suitable for mobile offices and open office spaces. It has a range of 16 m (diameter) and controls lights and/or air conditioning.
Inductive sensors
19 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has announced its range of 2- and 3-wire DC ArmorGuard stainless steel front face inductive sensors.