sensors

AD8232 ECG sensor with Arduino Understating ECG Sensors and How to Program one to Diagnose Various Medical Conditions

In this project, we will be exploring AD8232 ECG sensor working and will connect it with Arduino to run some analysis on the resulting waveform for medical diagnosis. We will also see different types of ECG sensors in the market, the lead placement for a 3 lead ECG system, and the various medical conditions that can be…

MLX90377 Triaxis Position Sensor IC 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 (…

Raspberry Pi Weather Station: Monitoring Humidity, Temperature and Pressure over ThingSpeak Raspberry Pi Weather Station: Monitoring Humidity, Temperature and Pressure over Internet

Humidity, Temperature and Pressure are three basic parameters to build any Weather Station and to measure environmental conditions. We have previously built a mini Weather Station using Arduino and this time we are extending the weather station with Raspberry Pi. This IoT based Project aims to show the current Humidity, Temperature and Pressure parameters on the LCD as…

STMicroelectronics' AIS2IH Three Axis Linear Accelerometer Low Power, Three Axis Linear MEMS Accelerometer for High-Performance Automotive Applications

The STMicroelectronics AIS2IH three-axis linear accelerometer brings enhanced resolution, temperature stability, and mechanical robustness to non-safety automotive applications including anti-theft, telematics, infotainment, tilt/inclination measurement, and vehicle navigation. It also paves the way to new performance-demanding applications in automotive, medical,…

MLX90392 3D Magnetometer from Melexis Low-voltage 3D Magnetometer with Triaxis Hall Magnetic-Sensing Technology for Smart Metering and Consumer Applications

The compact, low-voltage 3D magnetometer, MLX90392 from Melexis with Triaxis Hall magnetic-sensing technology, operates from a 1.8 V power rail shared with other components such as logic devices. Suitable for cost-conscious white goods, smart metering, gaming, home security, and other consumer applications, this three-axis magnetic field sensor eliminates the need…

SCD4x series CO2 Sensors Next-Generation Miniature CO2 Sensor for Cost- and Space-Effective Design Integration

The SCD4x series from Sensirion is the next-generation miniature CO2 sensor that offers the smallest size combined with an unmatched price-to-performance ratio.  This tiny device is seven times smaller than its predecessor and comes with many more disruptive features.

The SCD4x series of CO2 sensors include the SCD40 and SCD41 CO2…

Different Types of Sensors Different Types of Sensors and their Working

The era of automation has begun already. Most of the things that we use now can be automated. To design automated devices first we need to know about the sensors, these are the modules/devices which are helpful in making things done without human intervention. Even the mobiles or smartphones which we daily use will have some sensors like hall sensor, proximity sensor,…

BPS240 Series Humidity Sensors New Humidity Sensors Based on MEMS Technology Offer Fast Response Time and High Accuracy/Sensitivity in a Small Footprint

Bourns has upgraded its line of humidity sensors with the new Model BPS240 series that meets advanced sensor needs with fast response time, high accuracy/sensitivity in a small footprint. Based on Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, the new devices in the series offers upgraded features compared to BPS230 humidity sensors released previously by the company.…

CDSR Leakage Current Sensor Compact Leakage Current Sensor to Make Charging Infrastructure More Affordable, Safer, and Reliable

To meet market demand for a residential and commercial EV charging station, LEM has introduced a compact leakage current sensor, CDSR that will make charging infrastructure more affordable, safer, and reliable for the future. This new sensor is based on open-loop Fluxgate Technology developed by the experienced LEM Geneva R&D team to ensure the reduction in CO2 …

IPS2550 Magnet-Free Inductive Position Sensor 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…

MLX91216 XHF IMC-Hall Current Sensor IC 250 kHz IMC-Hall Current Sensor for High Accuracy and Diagnostics in Inverters/Converters and Battery Applications

Exploring new approaches to extend the ease and accuracy of IMC-Hall technology into high-current measurement for emerging automotive applications, Melexis has come up with a new MLX91216 XHF high-speed current sensor IC. This 250 kHz IMC-Hall current sensor is capable of measuring current to beyond 2000 A and helps in redundant monitoring of battery-management systems (BMS…

Noise Cancellation Sensors with A2B Technology New Road Noise Cancellation (RNC) Sensors with A2B Technology to Combat Unwanted Road, Wind, and HVAC Car Noise

Global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, Molex has created a family of Noise Cancellation Sensors with A2B technology that when paired with sensing elements capture sound waves leads to the reduction of road-based noise produced by the combustion engine. The new Noise Cancellation Sensors can combat unwanted road, wind, and HVAC car noise while reducing low-…