Position Sensor
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Drone Position Hold using Optical Flow Sensor – Joystick Control with Dead Reckoning (LiteWing Flight Positioning Module) In this guide, we will explore how to implement a control system where you can command the drone's movement using keyboard controls (WASD keys), and when you release those controls, the drone automatically maintains its position in space. This creates an intuitive flying experience where you get the precision of manual control when you need it, combined with the… |
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LiteWing Maneuver Control System – Autonomous Drone Navigation Using Optical Flow Sensor The Maneuver Control system is the final logical extension of the LiteWing Flight Positioning Module. While the Position Hold system focuses on maintaining a fixed point in space, maneuver control enables the drone to intentionally move to new positions while remaining fully autonomous and stabilized. The key distinction is that maneuver control does not introduce… |
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EE-SX4330 Photomicrosensor: Ultra-Compact Non-Contact Sensor for Presence and Position Detection EE-SX4330 is a new ultra compact transmissive type photomicrosensor from Omron Electronics Components. Omron’s EE-SX Series photomicrosensors offer a low-cost, non-contact and high-speed solution for Presence/ Absence/Position Detection. They eliminate contact bounce and wear typical of other type of sensors used in such applications. The… |
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3D Hall-effect Position Sensor in PCB-Less Package Ideal for Automotive Safety and ADAS Applications Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. has announced the new A31316 3D Hall-effect position sensor that is offered in an industry-smallest 4 × 4 mm body PCB-less package and is the latest addition to the company’s 3DMAG line of 3D sensors. This new sensor is ideal for automotive safety and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications… |
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New Position Sensors Featuring TMR and Vertical Hall Elements Combine Accuracy with Built-in Redundancy for Safety-Critical Systems Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. has launched the new A33110 and A33115 magnetic position sensors that combine vertical Hall technology (VHT) with cutting-edge tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) technology in a single sensor package and are designed for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications which require high levels of accuracy… |
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New Position Sensor with SSI Output Signal delivers High Performance in Miniature Size for Military and Industrial Applications Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced a new miniature position sensor with a small 12.7 mm outer diameter that delivers high accuracy and resolution while offering increased reliability and durability for the harsh operating environments of military and industrial applications. The new RAME012 rotational absolute magnetic encoder features a useful… |
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Melexis Introduces Free Magnetic Design Simulator Melexis has introduced a free, online simulation tool for magnetic sensor evaluation and module design. The online tool gives customers’ engineering teams the ability to design and simulate their own magnets based on Melexis’ Triaxis® 2D/3D sensors. By using the simulation application, engineers can quickly design a custom magnetic sensor module to their own specification.… |
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Triaxis Magnetic Position Sensors offer Flexibility to Address Linear and Rotary Movements in Automotive Applications Melexis has expanded its portfolio of non-contact position sensors with the release of two new MLX90421 and MLX90422 magnetic position sensors. Specifically designed for automotive applications, these new sensors complement the existing MLX90364/5/6/7 sensors already in the company’s product line come with Triaxis high-accuracy magnetic sensing technology.… |
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Triaxis Magnetic Position Sensor IC with new PCB-less Packages Released for Automotive and Industrial Applications Based on the Triaxis Hall magnetic front-end, Melexis’ new MLX90377single- and dual-die (fully redundant) magnetic position sensor IC with new Single Mold Package (SMP) improves PCB-less integration and manufacturing costs in automotive and industrial applications. This new sensor integrates an ADC with signal conditioning, DSP, and an output stage driver that supports SPC (… |
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High-Speed Inductive Position Sensor for Easy Customization and High Accuracy in Automotive Applications Renesas Electronics has introduced a new magnet-free inductive position sensor, IPS2550 that delivers high accuracy, easy customization, and smaller weight and size with total stray field immunity for automotive applications. This new device is ideal for use as an absolute position sensor for high-speed motor commutation in passenger cars, heavy-duty commercial and off-road… |
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Magnet Free High Accuracy Inductive Position Sensor for Industrial Motor Commutation The Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced the magnet free IPS2200 inductive position sensor that provides high accuracy and speed along with total stray field immunity and efficient motor integrations in a thin and lightweight form factor. The IPS2200 is up to 10x thinner and up to 100x lighter and has 250krpm electrical speeds compared with traditional resolvers.… |
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Triaxis Hall position Sensor with dual-output option for automotive applications Melexis released MLX90374 which is fourth device to its third generation of Triaxis Hall sensors with multiple output options and two independently configurable output stages. The primary output can encode position data in either SENT or PWM, the second output provides position data encoded as a 12-bit PWM signal. The consumers can now make even better use of our advanced 3D… |
