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Molex Connectors Conform to M8 Standards     May 16, 2013

The compact Brad Nano-Change connectors are designed for industrial, aerospace, and defense sensor and actuator network connectivity, delivering superior reliability in tight spaces.More>>

MEMS Industry Group Hosts Sensors Expo Events     May 16, 2013

The organization has announced its conference and exposition line-up, which includes a preconference symposium on sensor fusion, a conference track that examines MEMS in global markets, and a pavilion showcasing innovations.More>>

MDT Introduces TMR Magnetic Switch Sensors     May 15, 2013

The MMS2X1H omnipolar switch and MMS1X1H bipolar switch feature ultra-low power and promise high-performance, targeting battery-powered, high-speed smart flow meter applications.More>>



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Thermistors As Accurate Temperature Sensors Part 2: Application and Results    May 1, 2013

Article By: Darren O'Connor, Kasandra O'Malia

In Part 2 of this two-part article we apply our method to a real-world application and show how, by combining estimation methods with thermistor characterization data, we can achieve high accuracy measurements over a wide temperature range using the simple voltage divider circuit we described in...More>>

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True Continuous Background Calibration    April 1, 2013

Article By: Amy Le

This article describes a technique for correcting signal-path errors for sensor analog front ends to reduce offset and gain errors and to achieve high accuracy and linearity.More>>

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Thermistors As Accurate Temperature Sensors Part 1: Introduction and Methods    April 1, 2013

Article By: Darren O'Connor, Kasandra O'Malia

This two-part article describes how to use a simple voltage divider circuit with a thermistor to achieve high-accuracy temperature readings over broad measurement ranges. Part one discusses the circuit and various temperature estimation methods.More>>



Smart Components
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Simplifying Humidity Measurement with Single-Chip Relative Humidity Sensors    January 1, 2013

Article By: John Gammel

Humidity measurement is increasingly important in an expanding number of industries. In this article we discuss a single-chip relative humidity (RH) sensor that offers robust performance, a small size, and low power consumption and can enable accurate humidity sensing in a wide variety of...More>>

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Ultra-high-speed Quad ADCs Bring Flexibility to Your System    June 1, 2012

Article By: Andrew Glascott-Jones, Francois Bore, Nicolas Chantier, Jean-Philipe Amblard, Eric Marcelot

Ultra-high-speed ADCs, no longer limited to use in military or high-energy scientific applications, are being applied to a broader range of industries.More>>

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

Article By: Mike Hoyer, Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

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>>



Predictive Maintenance
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Molex Connectors Conform to M8 Standards    May 16, 2013

The compact Brad Nano-Change connectors are designed for industrial, aerospace, and defense sensor and actuator network connectivity, delivering superior reliability in tight spaces.More>>

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MEMS Industry Group Hosts Sensors Expo Events    May 16, 2013

The organization has announced its conference and exposition line-up, which includes a preconference symposium on sensor fusion, a conference track that examines MEMS in global markets, and a pavilion showcasing innovations.More>>

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MDT Introduces TMR Magnetic Switch Sensors    May 15, 2013

The MMS2X1H omnipolar switch and MMS1X1H bipolar switch feature ultra-low power and promise high-performance, targeting battery-powered, high-speed smart flow meter applications.More>>



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

Article By: Deepa Kalyanaraman

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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An Electronic Gap Measurement System for Aircraft Applications    April 1, 2011

Article By: Bryan Manning, Robert L. Foster

The Gapman Gen3 is a next-generation, high-precision, noncontact, portable, thin-gap electronic feeler gauge that offers enhanced measurement capabilities for an expanded range of gap measurement applications.More>>

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Combining 2D and 3D Sensing to Simplify Integration and Improve Productivity    November 1, 2010

Article By: Dr. Walter Pastorius

A combination of 2D and 3D sensors enables sawmills to optimize their conversion of raw logs into high-quality boards.More>>