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.
Compact sensor
19 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck’s uprox+ range of factor 1 sensors has been expanded to include the Q10S, a compact 10 x 10 x 28 mm sensor that can achieve sensing distances of up to 5 mm, depending on mounting configuration.
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.
Force sensors
16 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
Dytran Instruments has released a series of ring-style charge output force sensors.
Position sensor
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has introduced the Q25L sensor, a magnetically actuated linear displacement device designed to detect piston position on pneumatic cylinders.
3D Hall-effect sensor
16 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Glyn Ltd
Micronas has launched the HAL 36xy family with its HAL 3625 Hall-effect sensor based on 3D-Hall technology and equipped with vertical Hall elements.
Current sensor
16 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
Yageo Corporation has released its PF1206 ultra-low resistance current sensor designed for mini portable device applications.
Confocal sensors
16 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
Bestech 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.
Turck proximity sensors
17 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has announced that the company’s Q08 uprox+ factor 1 sensor, which is designed to detect steel, stainless steel, copper, brass and aluminium at the same rated sensing distance, now has an extended range of 8 mm.
3023A triaxial accelerometer family
17 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
Dytran has released an addition to the 3023A family of miniature triaxial accelerometers.
USB power sensors
28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Anritsu Pty Ltd
Anritsu has introduced two microwave USB power sensors that provide accurate average power measurements from 10 MHz to 18 GHz over 60 dB dynamic range.
Sensor target pucks
28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has announced target pucks for its DSU35 valve sensor series that feature large targets to expedite and simplify sensing adjustments.
