In-depth technical articles on sensors and sensor-related topics.
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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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Wireless Communication to a Plunger Lift Well February 1, 2010
Wireless I/O is a valuable tool in optimizing the operation of oil and gas wells. In this article it is applied to the problem of automating plunger control in natural gas production.More>>
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Monitoring Geothermal Heat Pumps February 1, 2010
As a method of heating or cooling buildings, geothermal heat pumps are both energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Data loggers enable both the documentation of these efficiencies and the optimization of their installation.More>>
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A New Approach to Wireless Power Transfer January 1, 2010
Supplying power wirelessly provides greater design flexibility.More>>
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The Five Motion Senses: MEMS Inertial Sensing to Transform Applications January 1, 2010
The introduction of robust, low-cost MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes enables the incorporation of motion sensing into a greater variety of applications.More>>
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Compensating for Tilt, Hard-Iron, and Soft-Iron Effects December 1, 2009
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>>
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The Potential and Challenges of Wireless Sensor Nodes for Diverse Application Fields December 1, 2009
Autonomous wireless sensor networks—WSNs powered by energy harvesting—have tremendous potential. By examining their possible use in healthcare, condition monitoring, and smart packaging we assess this enabling technology and discuss the challenges to further adoption.More>>
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A Power Monitor with Improved Response Time November 1, 2009
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>>
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The Next Generation of Electromagnetic Offshore Resource Exploration Technology November 1, 2009
Prospecting for oil and other resources below the ocean floor is expensive, difficult, and necessary. A new, highly sensitive electromagnetic field sensor enables easier and better analysis of the ocean floor's subsurface characteristics.More>>
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RF Energy Harvesting Enables Wireless Sensor Networks October 13, 2009
A brief introduction to RF energy harvesting: what it is, what it does, and how it enables wireless sensor networking applications.More>>
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