Biomedical skin patches that integrate multiple disciplines for sensing, power, and reporting are receiving significant R&D effort. Passive, chemical-only, wearable skin patches for medical applications are not new — they have been used for many years to deliver prescription medications that provide pain and nicotine relief. However, more sophisticated biometric wearable patch development and evaluation […]
Sensors
250 A current-shunt sensor provides digital outputs
Bourns, Inc. announced that it has further expanded its digital shunt sensor line with the release of the Riedon Model SSD-250A Series Shunt Sensor – Digital by Bourns. The new 250 amp series is available in two versions: the RS-485 serial interface model, which can also be configured as MODBUS RTU, and a customizable CANbus model. Designed to give […]
Voltage output current sensors measure up to 3000A AC-DC
Danisense announces a range of current transducers with voltage output, designed to streamline the workflow for engineers utilizing data acquisition (DAQ) systems. These devices integrate the burden resistor directly into the current transducer, mitigating the risk of miscalculations. With a single datasheet, users can promptly commence precise and reliable current measurements in their specific applications. For […]
What are the primary applications for bimetallic thermal control devices?
Bimetallic thermal control devices are used primarily for temperature control, over-temperature protection, temperature sensing, and thermal fusing. They are also available in an equally wide range of package styles and are used in a wide range of industries, from consumer to industrial and military/aerospace. Some carry the full load current, while others are designed to […]
Direct drive linear servo motor integrates encoder and temperature sensor
Moticont is introducing their new miniature 16 mm diameter SDLM-016-032-01-01 Direct Drive Linear Motor with integrated position and temperature sensors. This smallest of the fully enclosed SDLM series of linear motors features zero backlash, zero cogging, high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, and long life. Also known as an electric cylinder, this compact direct-drive linear […]
TTape: A simple way to monitor Li-ion battery-pack temperature
A set of temperature-triggered switches alerts you to hot batteries. Li-ion batteries can get hot, which can cause failures or worse in the products they power. Thus, it’s important to monitor their temperature and act before damage occurs. You can monitor temperature with a set of thermocouples, scan them, and write software to produce an […]
UV-C LEDs now available in TO-can packages
Silanna UV announces the release of two new products in its SF1 235nm and SN3 255nm series of UV-C LEDs: the SF1-3T9B5L1 and the SN3-5T9B5L1. Silanna UV’s new UV-C LEDs feature the Transistor Outline (TO-can) package format, which consists of a header and a cap that together form a hermetically sealed package. This innovative design […]
Speedy TMR front-end IC handles demanding EV motor control apps
TDK Corporation complements the existing TMR sensor portfolio with the new Micronas signal-conditioning integrated circuit (IC) ASA 2310 for high-speed automotive and industrial electric motor applications. ASA 2310 is a low-drift, low-noise, customer-programmable TMR front-end IC with differential or single-ended SIN/COS inputs and analog outputs. Samples of ASA 2310 are now available. The start of […]
ASIL-compliant current sensors for EV battery management
Melexis reinforces its reputation in the automotive current sensing market by announcing the MLX91230 and the MLX91231. They offer access to shunt or Hall type current sensor technologies. These ASIL-compliant devices can measure voltage, current, and temperature. Customers will be provided with flexibility and design reusability in their electric vehicle (EV) power systems. The MLX91230, […]
Current sensing for energy efficient power delivery
It pays to know the limitations and strengths of widely used methods of measuring current. Sam Locke • Allegro Microsystems Recent technological developments such as fast dc charging for electric vehicles and high-power processing in data centers drive the quest for delivering more power in smaller spaces. Congruent with that quest is the need for […]
