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

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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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>>

Understand how best to use laser displacement sensors to measure the thickness of products at high speeds and from long standoff distances.More>>

When implementing a compass system, it's important to understand the types of errors that can affect the accuracy of the heading readings. This article discusses those errors and explains methods to correct for them.More>>

A selective sampler enables you to sample a signal more quickly and efficiently while retaining the desired frequency resolution. The technique can be used to detect transient power changes rapidly, before blackouts occur.More>>

Aliasing in sensor signal paths can be avoided by using an anti-aliasing filter between the sensor and the ADC. This article describes how to design a simple, second-order anti-aliasing filter.More>>

Part 2 of this two-part article focuses on how to optimize the performance of your capacitive sensor, and to understand how target material, shape, and size will affect the sensor's response.More>>

Part 1 of this two-part article reviews the concepts and theory of capacitive sensing to help to optimize capacitive sensor performance. Part 2 of this article will discuss how to put these concepts to work.More>>