Microchip Technology Inc. recently announced a significant expansion of its gallium-nitride (GaN), radio-frequency (RF). power-device portfolio with new MMICs and discrete transistors that cover frequencies up to 20 gigahertz (GHz). The devices combine high power-added efficiency (PAE) and high linearity to deliver new levels of performance in applications — ranging from 5G to electronic warfare, satellite communications, commercial…
Forest fire detection system using IoT sensor network
In this article, we will be detecting a forest fire using an IoT sensor network and making a portable device with battery operation. Getting information about a fire hazard in a forest in time can prevent the forest fire from spreading. The sensor network can give the particular location of the fire as we already…
Mouser offers new sensor technology content and resources
Mouser Electronics, a new product introduction (NPI) provider empowering innovation, has created a sensor technology content stream on its website, which highlights the latest in innovative sensor solutions and resources from the world’s top manufacturers. With the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart connected devices, manufacturers have made significant advances in…
What are different types of biometric sensors?
The term “Biometrics” is derived from “bio’” which means life, and “metrics”, which means measurement. Biometrics is developing for use in various technologies, including the unique identification and recognition of people. The technology at its current juncture is widely used in security and surveillance systems. Biometrics also has the possibility of converging with other technologies…
Melexis and emotion3D develop 3D Time-of-Flight demonstrator
Melexis, a global provider of automotive semiconductors, and emotion3D, a supplier of camera-based automotive in-cabin analysis software, have joined forces to offer a unique 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) demonstrator. This solution combines the driver-monitoring system (DMS) with high-precision 3D driver localization, to dynamically align augmented reality head-up displays (AR HUD) objects. Melexis and emotion3D’s novel DMS…
Renesas offers new thermopile-based detectors for CO2 sensors
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is expanding its environmental sensor portfolio with its first family of thermopile-based detectors with integrated optical filters for optical (NDIR) CO2 sensors. The four new single and dual-channel analog detectors for CO2 gases deliver the industry’s top performance, quality, and longevity in a TO-5 package —…
An introduction to ultrasonic sensors
Ultrasonic sensors have been a popular method for distance measurement and object detection for many years. Their basic operating principle works by measuring the amount of time it takes for their emitted ultrasonic pulse of sound to bounce off an object and return, hence the name ultrasonic sensor. With the market for autonomous robots, vehicles,…
STMicroelectronics machine-learning core sensors used on Qeexo AutoML platform
Qeexo, developer of the Qeexo AutoML automated machine-learning (ML) platform that accelerates the development of tinyML models for the Edge, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced the availability of ST’s machine-learning core (MLC) sensors on Qeexo AutoML. “Adapting Qeexo AutoML for ST’s machine-learning core sensors makes it…
STMicroelectronics advances tools and connected-sensor design of its WiSE Studio
STMicroelectronics’ WiSE Studio — a free-of-charge Integrated Development Environment (IDE) dedicated to the BlueNRG system-on-chip (SoC) product family — is accelerating the design of smart, connected devices that leverage the latest Bluetooth technology. Featuring a user-friendly and customizable development environment with an extensive list of ready-to-build examples, the new IDE helps both expert and inexperienced users jump-start…
Infineon offers radar sensors and microcontrollers for short-range automotive applications
In-cabin monitoring systems (ICMS) are reshaping the concept of passenger safety in cars. Various applications such as left-behind child detection, driver well-being, or occupancy sensing increase road safety and the protection in vehicles. Radar, in particular, is a promising technology to address these applications due to its ability to detect micro-motions and vital signs. With…
STMicroelectronics and Politecnico di Milano partner on R&D center for sensors
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, and Politecnico di Milano, a scientific-technological university that trains engineers, architects, and industrial designers, have committed to a five-year collaboration agreement. The announcement was made in the presence of Italy’s Minister of Economic Development Giancarlo Giorgetti. At the heart of the agreement is the establishment of a joint research center…