Log in
  
Home > Feature
Feature

In-depth technical articles on sensors and sensor-related topics.


Article
Highly Accurate Motion Sensing and Control for Industrial Applications   November 1, 2011

Until recently, inertial measurement units (IMUs) traditionally have been associated with military uses (for high-end IMUs) or consumer products (for low-end IMUs) but the marketplace has lacked an IMU that balances high performance and cost sensitivity for industrial applications. The S4E5A0A0...More>>

Article
IEEE 802.15.4: The Number Sensor Solution Developers Keep on Speed Dial   November 1, 2011

When it comes to industrial wireless, many developers prefer IEEE 802.15.4 —especially when they’re looking for a reliable, low-cost, and low-power-consumption wireless technology option.More>>

Article
Potentiometers: A Proven Position Sensing Solution that Every Engineer Needs to Consider in Modern Designs   October 1, 2011

Potentiometers have been the mainstay of position measurement for more than a century, and recent advancements are boosting their capabilities; here's what you need to know to choose and use potentiometers effectively. More>>

Article
EPIC: A New Epoch in Electric Potential Sensing   September 1, 2011

A novel electrometer manages to combine robustness with sensitivity, enabling a range of medical and other applications.More>>

Article
Optimizing the Calibration of Sensor Interfaces with Built-in Correction Algorithms   July 1, 2011

Sensor signal conditioners with built-in correction algorithms can greatly aid sensor system designers as long as they understand which algorithm to use and when.More>>

Article
Postage-Stamp-Sized Micropumps for Both Gas and Liquid Sensor Systems    July 1, 2011

A robust, postage-stamp-sized micropump, with low energy consumption and a use life of more than 10,000 hours, enables new applications for both gas and liquid chemical sensor systems by facilitating their use in networked installations and handheld systems.More>>

Article
The 2011 Best of Sensors Expo Award Winners   June 16, 2011

A wireless radiation sensor network, a 3D Hall sensor, chemical sensors that can be embedded, and amazing DA systems: Meet the winners of this year's awards!More>>

Article
Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting   June 1, 2011

A breakthrough technology uses temperature differentials to power sensor-driven building automation systems.More>>

Article
Wireless Sensor Networks for Fire Extinguisher Monitoring   May 17, 2011

Adding a wireless sensor network to fire extinguishers in large facilities or on sprawling campuses allows facilities managers to continuously ensure that the extinguishers are operational, present, and unobstructed rather than relying on a manual inspection every 30 days.More>>

Article
An Electronic Gap Measurement System for Aircraft Applications   April 1, 2011

The Gapman Gen3 is a next-generation, high-precision, noncontact, portable, thin-gap electronic feeler gauge that offers enhanced measurement capabilities for an expanded range of gap measurement applications.More>>







Sensors.tv