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Technical articles that deal with sensors as part of a larger system, including such topics as data acquisition, wired and wireless networking, signal conditioning, and software.


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The Effective Use of High-Speed Isolated DA Systems for Rapid Transient Electrical Measurements   January 1, 2012

Lightning strikes, electrical arcs, and power-transmission switchgear testing for power transmission all involve fast, short-duration, high-voltage electrical transients that can wreak havoc on systems; acquiring data on these transients requires specialized hardware and know-how.More>>

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System Solutions for Industrial Sensors/Field Transmitters   December 1, 2011

In this article, we review some of the latest trends and system considerations involved when designing sensors and transmitters for industrial automation applications.More>>

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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>>

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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>>

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Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting   June 1, 2011

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

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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>>

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A New Class of Sensor Analog Front Ends   March 1, 2011

Designing analog signal paths for sensors is both challenging and time-consuming; the LMP90100 and LMP91000 sensor analog front end ICs aim to ease development and speed the design of low-power transmitters and toxic gas sensors, respectively.More>>

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Pursuing Accurate, Reliable Vibration Sensing for Condition-Based Predictive Maintenance   January 1, 2011

Condition-based predictive maintenance uses the vibrations of machinery to diagnose its health. This article considers the characteristics of an ideal vibration sensor for this purpose and introduces the ADIS16227 integrated industrial vibration monitor.More>>

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Real-Time Mobile IT Asset Tracking   January 1, 2011

Coupling RFID tags, ceiling-mounted antennas, and intelligent software enables NTT Multimedia Communications Laboratories to track its mobile assets in an effective and unobtrusive manner.More>>

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Designing Systems that Combine HF RFID with Sensors   December 1, 2010

High water-content items such as ice, water, produce, meat, and beverages can cause problems for some RFID technologies. This article discusses the differences between available RFID technologies and describes an HF-enabled energy harvesting sensor IC and HF RFID reader.More>>







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