Test & Measurement


Small differential pressure sensors designed for high-volume applications

The SDP3x sensor family from Sensirion is a series of small differential pressure sensors designed for high-volume applications where size is a key requirement. The family is available now from Digi-Key. It builds on the next generation CMO

Digikey | 05-12-2016

Ultra-miniature TCMOs ideal for medical, health and wellness monitors

Stocked by Mouser, the Ecliptek EMTB temperature compensated MEMS oscillators (TCMO) are offered in a chip scale package and are built to perform under high shock and vibration environments, while providing exceptionally low current draw. T

Mouser Electronics | 01-12-2016

Sensor fusion hub is turnkey solution for accessing motion and position data

Stocked by Mouser, the Microchip SSC7102 Sensor Fusion Hub provides a Windows 8.1 certified, low-power, HID over I²C, flexible, turnkey solution for accessing motion and position data from multiple sensors. The device’s design makes

Mouser Electronics | 30-11-2016

Ambient light sensor for smart home, robotics and automotive applications

Mouser is stocking the VCNL4100 proximity and ambient light sensor from Vishay. The high-sensitivity VCNL4100 combines a high-power IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity and ambient light, a signal-processing IC, and an 8-bit/16-bit ADC

Mouser Electronics | 29-11-2016

DMM ergonomically designed to fit in the palm of your hand

The Tenma 72-7770A DMM is a compact size , manual, 3.5 digit meter which features a wide range of measurement capabilities and is ergonomically designed to easily fit in the palm of your hand. The device has a 2,000 count display measu

Farnell element14 | 28-11-2016

Higher spectrum analyzer measurements for microwave and millimeter-wave bands

Anritsu has introduced the MS2840A-051 noise floor reduction and MS2840A-019 2dB step attenuator for millimeter-wave options for the signal analyzer MS2840A series. These latest releases are ideal for accurate measurements aimed at improvin

Anritsu | 28-11-2016

New multimeter is all-in-one true RMS digital multimeter and thermal imager

Available now from RS Components, the FLIR DM284 imaging multimeter with IGM is a professional, all-in-one true RMS digital multimeter and thermal imager. The device can show you exactly where an electrical problem is to speed up troublesho

RS Components | 25-11-2016

Processors enhanced with 3D acceleration for rich graphical user interfaces

The Texas Instruments AM437x high-performance processors are based on the ARM Cortex-A9 core. They are enhanced with 3D graphics acceleration for rich graphical user interfaces, as well as a coprocessor for deterministic, real-time processi

Texas Instruments | 24-11-2016

Gas sensing devices ideal for industrial, home and safety applications

SPEC Sensors’ ultra-low-power sensors are available globally through Digi-Key as part of a new distribution agreement between the two companies. “SPEC Sensors views our global distribution partnership with Digi-Key as a great opportunit

Digikey | 24-11-2016

New versatile, handheld data loggers for industrial users

The Sefram DAS 50 from Aspen Electronics is ideal for many industrial users measuring voltage, temperature etc. due to the growth in “sensor related” systems. The new DAS 30 and DAS 50 handheld data loggers, with their intuitive user in

Aspen Electronics | 24-11-2016

Texas Instruments – High accuracy temperature sensor can monitor eight remote zones simultaneously

The TMP468 device from Texas Instruments is a multi-zone, high-accuracy, low-power temperature sensor using a two-wire, SMBus or I2C-compatible interface. Up to eight remote diode-connected temperature zones can be monitored simultaneously

Texas Instruments | 23-11-2016

Low-power sensor hubs for smartphones and wearables

Mouser is now stocking the BHA250 low-power sensor hub and BHI160 ultra-low power sensor hub from Bosch Sensortec. Designed specifically for always-on sensor applications in smartphones running the Android operating system, the BHA250 and B

Mouser Electronics | 21-11-2016

Portable high accuracy, high resolution dual-measurement benchtop multimeter

Saelig’s 1908 and 1908P digital multimeters (DMMs)t are high accuracy, high resolution dual-measurement benchtop instruments with USB and other optional interfaces. Additional features include frequency, capacitance, and temperature measure

Saelig | 21-11-2016

Visually identify electrical issues with thermal imaging clamp meter

The FLIR CM174 Imaging 600A AC/DC Clamp Meter with IGM, available now from Farnell Element14 is claimed to be the first clamp meter equipped with a built-in thermal imager that can quickly lead you to problems you can’t see with a standard

Farnell element14 | 17-11-2016

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