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In-depth technical articles on the principles of operation of acoustic and ultrasound sensors, including their use in real-world applications.


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Ultrasonic Sensors from Madison   March 7, 2010

The microprocessor-based U44xx family of ultrasonic sensors from Madison Co., Branford, CT, are designed for noncontact level, presence/absence, volume, proximity, and distance measurements.More>>

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Embedded Ultrasonic Sensors for Automotive Radar   March 1, 2010

A novel assembly method for automotive long-range radar may enable wider adoption of the technology.More>>

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Ultrasonic Sensors from Morgan Technical Ceramics   February 21, 2010

Morgan Technical Ceramics, Fairfield, NJ, offers piezoelectric ceramic components and ultrasonic sensors for flow measurement of gas, heat, and water utilities.More>>

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The Hidden Costs of Compressed Air/Gas Leaks   April 1, 2009

Leaks are bad news. Not only do they lessen your process efficiency, but they can also present a danger to the environment and your personnel. Here's why you should perform regular leak audits and how to approach the auditing process.More>>

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Improving Doppler-Based Sensing Systems   September 1, 2007

By incorporating high-performance digital signal controllers (DSCs), with their integrated architectures and small footprints, designers can simplify Doppler-based sensing systems, enhance their performance, and reduce development cycles.More>>

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Compassion in Action: Safeguarding Backyard Swimming Pools   November 1, 2006

Your backyard swimming pool can be a source of relaxation and delight-as long as you keep a lifeguard on duty 24/7. For the higher your fence and the more secure your gate latch, the greater the challenge to all the children who know that oasis is back there. And far too frequently, when everyone...More>>

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How Are Your Bearings Holding Up? Find Out with Ultrasound   July 1, 2006

While many bearings can fail due to lack of lubrication, over-lubrication is considered one of the major causes of bearing failure.More>>

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Measuring Viscosity with a Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor   October 1, 2005

A new solid-state viscometer combines the desirable features of resonators and delay lines to offer a wide dynamic range in a single unit.More>>

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Ultrasonic Sensing for Challenging Environments   July 1, 2005

If you're dealing with challenging environments, consider using ultrasonic sensors, with their longer and wider sensing ranges and immunity to color, ambient noise, and dust."More>>

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Safety First with Ultrasonic Sensors   June 1, 2005

Ultrasonic detection of arcing, tracking, and corona in enclosed electrical cabinets helps reduce the potential for personal injury and equipment outage.More>>