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In-depth technical articles and tutorials on sensors, their theory of operation, and how to use them effectively.


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Dashboards-A Single View of the Truth   December 1, 2005

From the plant floor to executive conference rooms, rising expectations of real-time data access make dashboards the up-and-coming data integration tool.More>>

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In Search of a Low-Cost Temperature Sensor: Part 2   December 1, 2005

Try linearizing your thermistor's output with a Wheatstone bridge.More>>

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XML's Promise   November 1, 2005

We will reap the full benefits of this data integration tool when the software that collects our data speaks the right language. And the right language to facilitate sharing information is XML."More>>

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Who, What, Where--Asset Management for Mining Operations   November 1, 2005

Nickel producer Inco Ltd. is keeping track of miners and equipment with wireless location-based services. The benefits are enhanced safety and efficiency.More>>

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A Case Study: MR vs. Hall Effect for Position Sensing   November 1, 2005

How magnetoresistive sensors and integrated Hall sensors differ and what this means for designers of magnetic angle and linear position sensors.More>>

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Wired vs. Wireless: Cost and Reliability   November 1, 2005

What's all this fuss about wireless communications? What's wrong with using wires, just as we've always done?"More>>

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In Search of a Low-Cost Temperature Sensor: Part 1   November 1, 2005

You can build a basic temperature sensor with nails and a lemon, or run down to your local electronic parts store for diodes, an op amp, and a few resistors."More>>

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Electrical Impedance-What Lies Beneath   October 1, 2005

You all remember Ohm's law and the definition of electricalresistance as the ability of a circuit to resist the flow ofelectrical current. Although useful, Ohm's law applies to only onecircuit element and assumes it to be an ideal resistor. Real-worldcircuit elements are more complex and exhibit...More>>

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Coriolis Mass FlowmetersFilling Key Process Needs   October 1, 2005

Measuring mass flow rate offers potential for improvements worth thousands of dollars in industries such as chemical, food and beverage, pulp and paper, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, and in water/wastewater treatment facilities. Although great strides have been made in the design of inferential and...More>>

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Get a Jump on Easy Access to Cross-Platform Power   October 1, 2005

Powerful data-sharing technologies are now at your disposal to make your job easier and your operations more effective. One of these rising stars goes by the name Web services."More>>