Sensors

The ADcmXL3021 triaxial vibration sensor from Analog Devices is in stock at Mouser Electronics. Based on Analog Devices’ micromechanical (MEMS) sensor technology, the module is a complete sensing system that monitors for early indications of possible machine fatigue and failure specifically in industrial and transportation equipment to help reduce repair costs and maintain a high level of productivity.

SICK has launched Presence Inspection, a freely-downloadable, easy to set-up SensorApp for its Inspector P family of programmable 2D vision cameras. The addition extends the performance and versatility of SICK’s 2D offering for presence/absence quality inspection, validation and process control tasks.

A range of Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors designed to meet the changing needs of design engineers and address demand for 3D information and extended range created by new use cases are being shipped by Farnell.

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology has launched an ambient light sensor for small form factor applications such as smart watches and sport bands where very high sensitivity is needed to allow light to be sensed through an often very dark cover glass.

Waste management has become a priority for the preservation of our planet. Modern waste incineration plants are developing more and more to contribute to a cleaner environment. These waste-to-energy plants all aim at maximising energy generation whilst minimising residues and gas emissions. 

Accurate sensing and regular monitoring are a necessity for maintaining safety, but for industries such as construction, transportation and mining, these highly precise and sensitive components must be able to withstand some of the world’s most challenging environments. Sensors need to be housed in industrial-grade enclosures to ensure reliability and continuous operation in extreme conditions. Andy Bird, Managing Director at GTT Wireless here discusses some of the key requirements for protecting remote condition monitoring technology to ensure continuous operation.

A humidity and temperature module for climate and environmental chamber customers is being featured by Vaisala at Sensor + Test in Nuremberg (June 25-27). The HMM170 is optimised specifically for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to bring reliable humidity measurement in very demanding environments with easy integration and compact size.

A dual-channel SMD (surface mount) pyroelectric sensor – ezPyro SMD Dual has been released by Pyreos and prototypes will be displayed at the Sensor + Test 2019 exhibition and conference in Nuremberg (June 25-27).

Samples of the latest variant of its pyroelectric product ranges are available from Pyreos. The methane (CH4) product range has extremely high sensitivity to methane and related hydrocarbons and offers a fast, stable response over a wide operating frequency range.

Now in stock at Mouser Electronics is the BMI270 smart inertial measurement unit (IMU) from Bosch. The ultra-low-power IMU offers improved accelerometer offset and sensitivity performance based on Bosch’s MEMS process technology.