Test & Measurement


Small economical and accurate MEMS sensor

Würth Elektronik has developed a MEMS sensor measuring just 2mm x 2mm x 0.9mm in size. Due to its low energy need and its calibrated and temperature-compensated digital output, the sensor calculates humidity and temperature with long-term s

Wurth | 10-11-2020

Thermoelectric coolers provide temperature stability for outdoor security cameras

Imaging sensors and other sensitive camera components such as FPGA's need active cooling to maintain operating temperatures under their maximum limit, providing high-quality image resolution. Due to solar radiation and increased heat flux d

Laird | 09-11-2020

New sensors enhance welding productivity with improved features

RS Components has added the OMRON E2EW series welding proximity sensors to its portfolio. Providing improved sensing technology and robust construction, the series can greatly reduce downtime and enhance productivity in automotive welding a

RS Components | 06-11-2020

Second generation isolated oscilloscope probes offer smaller size and more capabilities

Tektronix has released its second-generation IsoVuTM Isolated Oscilloscope Probes, the TIVP Series, which greatly advance the abilities of the ground-breaking probes, introduced in 2016. The second-generation probes expand the applications

Tektronix | 30-10-2020

Sensors detect RGB, clear and IR light in a standard and side-looking package

New Yorker Electronics has released a new sensor series from Vishay in two different body types. The VEML3328 and VEML3328SL sensor which senses red, green, blue, clear and IR light by including photodiodes, amplifiers and analog/digital ci

New Yorker Electronics | 30-10-2020

New high-reliability specification for fast beam-steering mirror control systems

Kaman Precision Products has launched a high-reliability version of its fast beam-steering mirror measurement system. Available now from Ixthus Instrumentation the upgraded KD-5100+ facilitates high-precision position feedback for control s

Ixthus Instrumentation | 29-10-2020

New magnetic sensors offer extremely stable performance

Murata now includes advanced 1D linear and 2D angular sensor devices from Crocus Technology based on TMR technology in its portfolio. With two different temperature and packaging options, the sensor devices present elevated levels of operat

Murata | 28-10-2020

Location tracking device helps people maintain safe social distancing

RS Components has released the Safe Distancing Assistant from Pathfindr, a new addition to the company's supplier portfolio specialising in asset intelligence utilising connectivity-enabled location tracking. Created for usage in enclosed e

RS Components | 27-10-2020

New tracking and monitoring kit supports rapid development of IoT applications

TT Electronics has launched its S-2CONNECT Pro Tracking and Monitoring Kit for rapid IoT development. The kit may be deployed to connect, sense, track, and monitor applications, including asset tracking, smart home, cold chain, and broader

TT Electronics | 27-10-2020

Positioning technology helps bring smarter altimeters to aerial athletes

U-blox has announced that its GNSS technology is being employed in a smart altimeter for paragliders, skydivers, wingsuit pilots and other aerial athletes. Dekunu Technologies’ Dekunu One SmartAlti is a body-worn altimeter that offers a

U-Blox | 27-10-2020

Relative humidity sensors offer sustained performance in extreme environments

TE Connectivity's Measurement Specialties HTU31 Relative Humidity Sensors, available now from Mouser, provide ±2% RH and ±0.2C typical accuracy in a compact, 6-pin DFN package that is just 2.5mm x 2.5mm x 0.9mm in size. The sensors offer a

Mouser Electronics | 23-10-2020

New CMOS image sensors enhance high-resolution industrial imaging

ON Semiconductor has expanded its XGS family of image sensors with high performance, low noise products that provide 12-bit image quality at a high frame rate. The new products include the XGS 45000, the XGS 30000 and the XGS 20000, which o

ON Semiconductor | 23-10-2020

Time-of-flight image sensors ideal for use in automotive and non-automotive

Melexis MLX75026 QVGA Time-of-Flight Image Sensors, available now from Mouser, features DepthSense pixel, integrated microlenses, and backside illumination (BSI technology). These sensors are combined with a modulated light source capable o

Mouser Electronics | 22-10-2020

Latest digital matrix attenuator for wireless testing

Vaunix Technology Corporation has released its latest Digital Matrix Attenuator for wireless testing. Operating within frequency bands that include UHF, L, S, and C-band (a total coverage of 500MHz to 6GHz), model VMA-Q8X8SE is an 8x8 Di

Vaunix | 22-10-2020

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