3D depth sensors play a key role in monitoring systems in a vehicle’s cabin, allowing for innovative car cockpits and seamless connectivity with improved passive safety. These sensors are becoming essential for meeting regulations and NCAP ratings as drivers become more like passengers. To this end, Infineon Technologies, in collaboration with 3D time-of-flight system specialist…
New automotive radar sensor enables reliable in-cabin monitoring system
With spring, temperatures are rising again to reach highs in summer. But rising temperatures also mean that it quickly becomes up to 70° C inside parked vehicles, which is a danger for animals and children left behind in the car. Equipped with the XENSIV 60 GHz automotive radar sensor (BGT60ATR24C) from Infineon Technologies, in-cabin monitoring…
Advanced global-shutter image sensor enhances driver-monitoring systems
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is enhancing vehicle safety with its latest global-shutter image sensors for driver-monitoring systems (DMSs). DMSs continually watch the driver’s head movements to recognize signs of drowsiness and distraction, enabling systems in the vehicle to generate warnings that can preserve the safety of…
STMicroelectronics’ FlightSense software enables low-cost gesture sensing
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, has launched a solution for touchless gesture-based controls in simple, cost-conscious consumer, and industrial applications. The solution comprises free engineering software to be used with ST’s VL53L5CX FlightSense time-of-flight (ToF) multi-zone ranging sensor. Gesture recognition with ToF sensors is a breakthrough technology that enables sophisticated interactions with a wide variety of…
Vishay offers new miniature position sensor
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new miniature position sensor with a small 12.7 mm outer diameter that delivers higher accuracy and resolution than competing devices in the same size — offering increased reliability and durability for the harsh operating environments of military and industrial applications. The Vishay MCB RAME012 rotational absolute magnetic encoder uses advanced…
Data sensing acquisition and notification framework using moisture sensor
India is an agricultural country & farming is a basic occupation in our country. Since today farmers are watering the plants everyday but this is the project whichhelps the farmers & in farming field for watering without any problem because here there is watering system is made. In this system the thirsty plant gives message to the farmer that it needs water and then we can water the plants. Nowadays, people have nursery at their home and some people have hobby of gardening. So at these places also this watering system is very useful for people. Many plants need more water & some plants need less water depending on the level of moisture in the soil.People use this system in their daily life & this system is called botanical system.
Renesas launches automotive actuator and sensor-control MCUs for edge applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced two new microcontrollers (MCUs), designed for automotive actuator and sensor-control applications. They will support edge evolution in next-generation electronic and electrical (E/E) architecture. With the new RL78/F24 and RL78/F23, Renesas expands its RL78 Family of low-power 16-bit MCUs and strengthens its broader automotive portfolio, offering…
Vishay releases AEC-Q100-qualified ambient light sensor
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology is introducing a new AEC-Q100-qualified, ambient light sensor for automotive and consumer applications where high sensitivity is needed for sensing light through dark cover materials. The Vishay Semiconductors VEML6031X00 features a highly sensitive photodiode, low noise amplifier, 16-bit ADC, and infrared (IR) channel in a miniature, opaque 2.67 mm by…
TI launches 3D Hall-effect position sensor with ultra-high precision
Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the industry’s most accurate 3D Hall-effect position sensor. With the TMAG5170, engineers can achieve uncalibrated ultra-high precision at speeds up to 20 kSPS for faster and more accurate real-time control in factory automation and motor-drive applications. The sensor provides integrated functions and diagnostics to maximize design flexibility and system safety,…
Renesas offers new pressure-sensing solution for automotive applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is introducing the RAA2S425x Family of ICs for automotive pressure-sensing systems. The new devices provide highly accurate amplification and sensor-specific correction of signals in automotive xEV/EV/FCEV pressure sensing braking, transmission and HVAC systems. The RAA2S425x Product Family features high integration and advanced digital and analog functionality…
STMicroelectronics designs first LoRa system-on-chip for smarter farming
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced a design win for STM32WLE5 — the world’s first LoRa System-on-Chip (SoC). The customer application, developed by automated rubber-tapping specialist CIHEVEA, uses the low-power networking to revolutionize the automation of extracting latex from rubber trees. CIHEVEA has equipped more than 200,000…
STMicroelectronics launches multi-zone FlightSense, time-of-flight sensor
STMicroelectronics announced the first multi-zone FlightSense time-of-flight sensor to be offered for general-purpose applications, bringing sophisticated distance sensing to the full spectrum of consumer and industrial products. The VL53L5CX sensor provides up to 64 sensing zones with multi-target detection, distance measurement up to four meters in each zone, and a wide square-edged field of view with…
ON Semiconductor’s 16 Mp XGS sensor offers low-power, global shutter imaging
ON Semiconductor recently introduced its latest addition to the XGS series of CMOS image sensors. The XGS 16000 is a 16-Megapixel (Mp) sensor that provides global shutter imaging for factory automation applications, including robotics and inspection systems. Consuming only 1 Watt at 65 frames per second (fps), the XGS 16000 delivers exceptional performance at low…
Introduction to Robotics
I’m just conveying my emotions about robots to you. So people what is robotics?? You might be getting confused about the question itself.. Funny.. But in actual Robotics it is a wide field. Robotics is term denoted with respect to robots. WHAT is a ROBOT??Roughly we can say, ROBOT is a machine with brain and memory. Some bookish language may be elaborating it like “A reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools, or specialized devices through various programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks”. This definition is pretty expressive.
Samsung offers dynamic-range ISOCELL image sensor for automotive applications
Samsung Electronics, a provider in advanced semiconductor technology, recently introduced ISOCELL Auto 4AC, an automotive image sensor that offers advanced 120-decibel (dB) high-dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM). Particularly suited for surround-view monitors (SVM) or rear-view cameras (RVC) in high-definition resolution (1280 x 960), the new sensor is Samsung’s first imaging solution optimized…
Melexis launches free magnetic design simulator
Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, has developed a free online simulation application for its Triaxis range of magnetic sensors, covering linear and rotary applications. It simulates the sensor’s performance in a customer’s application with a high level of accuracy, including stray field immunity. The online tool gives customers’ engineering teams the ability to design…
Renesas’ modular IoT platform reduces time-to-market and design complexity
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is introducing an innovative IoT-system design platform that significantly eases the prototyping of IoT systems. The Renesas Quick-Connect IoT system consists of standardized boards and interfaces, enabling designers to quickly and easily connect a wide range of sensors to MCU development boards. The new system also…
New TI humidity sensors offer industry’s highest reliability and lowest power consumption
Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the first devices in a new family of humidity sensors that provide the industry’s highest reliability and accuracy and the lowest power consumption – along with built-in protection of sensing elements. The HDC3020 and HDC3020-Q1 will allow engineers to create more reliable industrial and automotive systems that withstand potential damage…
Renesas expands its outdoor air-quality, gas sensor with AI-based algorithm
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its popular ZMOD4510 Outdoor Air-Quality (OAQ) Gas Sensor platform with an IP67-qualified waterproof package and a new AI-based algorithm, which enables ultra-low power selective ozone measurements. The enhanced ZMOD4510 is the industry’s first fully calibrated, miniature digital OAQ sensor solution with selective ozone…
Samsung offers industry’s smallest 0.64μm-pixel mobile image sensor
Samsung Electronics, a provider of advanced semiconductor technology, has introduced the industry’s first 0.64-micrometer (μm)-pixel image sensor, the 50-megapixel (Mp) Samsung ISOCELL JN1. Equipped with the latest pixel technologies — such as enhanced ISOCELL 2.0, Smart-ISO, and Double Super PDAF — the JN1 can capture more vivid images on the industry’s smallest 50Mp mobile sensor.…