Sensors

Leuze has introduced a broad range of stainless steel optical detectors for the food industry. “The devices are designed for reliable operation in wet areas and during intensive cleaning processes and have protection classes such as IP67, IP68 and IP69K, as well as Ecolab, CleanProof+ and Diversey certifications. There are retro-reflective sensors which send out light that is expected to ...

SBG Systems has demonstrated what it claims is the first mems-based gyrocompassing (north-seeking) inertial measurement unit (IMU), at Ocean Business 2025 “It is important to distinguish between a sensor or even an IMU that could perform gyro-compass functions and a complete gyro-compassing and navigating solution,” SBG marketing head Florian Ollier told Electronics Weekly. “In our case, we combine an IMU with ...

TDK is aiming at oil-cooled electric vehicle power trains with a immersion thermistor. “Oil cooling is anticipated to become the dominant temperature management method in the electric drivetrain of EVs,” it said. Called B58101A0851A000, and is designed to push into the oil cavity from the outside through a hole. From end to end it measures ~43mm and it is “highly ...

Onsemi has released 1.2Mpixel time-of-flight (iToF) matrix sensors for 3D imaging fast-moving objects. “By using proprietary global shutter pixel architecture and on-board storage, the Hyperlux ID family can capture an entire scene and simultaneously process depth measurement in real-time,” according to the company. “This approach enables depth sensing up to 30 meters. Additionally, the sensor family is capable of producing ...

Infineon has augmented touch sensing and liquid level sensing it a new series of MCUs. Devices in the 4000T family have hardware and software to implement: enhanced capacitive touch sensing, inductive touch sensing and capacitive liquid sensing. “Developers now have endless possibilities to develop new HMI and sensing solutions, from sleek metallic designs with touch-on-metal buttons, to waterproof touch-buttons and ...

The range of load cells and strain gauges available from Charcroft Electronics has increased with the acquisition of Sensor Techniques. Charcroft is a privately-owned,  distributor and manufacturer of electronic components, including passive, interconnect, electromechanical and optoelectronic components, load cells and strain gauges, power supplies and rugged semiconductors. Sensor Techniques is a distributor of load cells and strain gauges for use ...

ST has integrated six accelerometers into a 2.5 x 3mm inertial measurement unit for sports wearables. “Capable of measuring events ranging from slight movements to intense impacts with equal accuracy,” said ST. The “low-g sensor provides high accuracy with limited range [and the] high-g sensor offers an extended range with less accuracy”. Packaged in a 0.86mm thick LGA and called ...

Hamamatsu has launched a family of InGaAs photodiodes with sensitivity across 0.9 to 2.6μm and with a choice of sensitive areas. “The G1719x series are near-infrared sensors offering high sensitivity and low dark current, comparable to conventional metal packages, while featuring a surface-mounted ceramic design compatible with lead-free re-flow soldering,” according to the company. They are “tailored to meet the ...

Megatron has launched a family of diminutive force sensors for industrial use. Measuring 19 x 16 x 5mm (sensor only), KM019 comes in three versions: 0 to 10N, 0 to 20N or 0 to 45N. Tension or compression is applied through a pair of 4-40 UNC threaded holes in the two opposing 16 x 5mm faces – see below for ...

Bosch has introduced a four-in-one mems sensor that measures air pressure, humidity and temperature, aa well as detecting volatile organic compounds, volatile sulfur compounds (indicating bacteria), carbon monoxide and hydrogen, amongst other gasses. Called BME690, the “sensor can be used for breath analysis and to reduce food waste through early spoilage detection”, said distributor Mouser, which is stocking the part. ...