Category: Sensor
MLX90641 – Far infrared thermal sensor array with 16x12px resolution
The MLX90641 is a 16x12 pixel IR array housed in an industry standard 4-lead TO39 package and is able to accurately measure temperatures in the range of -40 °C to +300 °C. The factory-calibrated devices ensure an accuracy of 1 °C in typical measurement conditions. The high accuracy...
Continue ReadingON Semiconductor NOA1213 Ambient Light Sensor
ON Semiconductor NOA1213 Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) is a very low power sensor with an analog current output and a power down mode to conserve power. This ALS is designed for handheld device applications with active power dissipation less than 8µA at dark (less than 200pA quiescent...
Continue ReadingComparing MEMS and Electret Condenser Microphones
MEMS Microphone Basics MEMS microphones are constructed with a MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) component placed on a printed circuit board (PCB) and protected with a mechanical cover. A small hole is fabricated in the case to allow sound into the microphone and is either...
Continue ReadingFast and Cost-Effective Evaluation of the Mass Flow Meters SFM3xxx-AW and SFM3xxx-D
Sensirion, the worldwide leading manufacturer of high-quality flow and environmental sensors, is launching a new evaluation kit. With the EK-F3x-CAP, expiratory and proximal sensors of the SFM3xxx platform can be tested quickly and easily. The evaluation kit works with both the...
Continue ReadingGYPRO® high performance MEMS gyroscopes
The GYPRO® high performance MEMS gyroscopes product line has been specifically designed for applications that are more demanding than automotive, while not requiring ‘tactical grade’ FOG (Fiber Optic Gyros) or DTG (Dynamically Tuned Gyros). GYPRO® offers high bias stability, low...
Continue ReadingLD20 Liquid Flow Sensor Is Part of Wearable Drug Delivery IoT Platform
At this year’s MD&M West trade fair (Anaheim, United States), the sensor expert Sensirion and Quantex Arc Ltd will be presenting an innovative concept study in the field of infusion technology – Quantex’s new wearable drug delivery IoT Platform “Quantex 4C”. Sensirion is...
Continue ReadingPB50 Detects Radiation between 1 and 5.2 microns
LASER COMPONENTS is a world leading manufacturer of lead salt infrared detectors. From our research and production facility in Arizona we supply customers all over the world with these industrial grade thermal detectors. These detectors work on the principle that photons incident on...
Continue ReadingON Semi – Silicon Photomultiplier RB-Series
ON Semi's RB Series of red-enhanced second generation Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPM) with high responsivity at a low bias voltage. MicroRB−Series sensors are the second release of Silicon Photo− multipliers (SiPM) from ON Semiconductor’s R-Series range. These sensors provide...
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