Test & Measurement


Latest high-end thermal imaging camera helps with problem detection

RS Components offers the latest thermal imaging camera from the Ti range from Fluke. The new Ti480 is a rugged 640 x 480-pixel thermal imaging camera that delivers precise and reliable information for engineers, enabling them to quickly and

RS Components | 06-07-2017

Hall effect sensors designed for linear position detection and current measurement applications

Infineon linear Hall effect ICs, available now from RS Components, are designed for linear position detection and current measurement applications. The sensors may include features such as a ratiometric analogue output. They can be used for

RS Components | 05-07-2017

Spectrum analyzer offers 2GHz internal analysis bandwidth

Rohde and Schwarz expands the internal analysis bandwidth of its R&S FSW high-end signal and spectrum analyzer up to 2GHz by introducing the new R&S FSW-B2001 option. This test solution enables research and development users to investigate

Rohde & Schwarz | 30-06-2017

New high-performance low-power turnkey pedometer solution with embedded functionality

Kionix has added embedded functionality to its line of high-performance accelerometers. The new KX126 tri-axis accelerometer integrates a step detector and step counter. According to Nader Sadrzadeh, Kionix’s CEO, “As the applications f

Kionix | 28-06-2017

High-performance MEMS acceleration sensors for wearables in tiny packages

Bosch Sensortec announced a new family of MEMS acceleration sensors for wearable devices, offering high performance and ease of integration in compact packages: The BMA456 and BMA423 are specifically designed for motion and fitness tracking

Bosch Sensortec | 28-06-2017

New infrared temperature sensor ideal for cleanliness and hygiene applications

Calex PyroCAN series infrared temperature sensors, available now from RS Components, measure the temperature of a surface and transmit via CAN Bus using the Raw CAN protocol. The sensor can be connected to a network with more PyroCAN se

RS Components | 27-06-2017

Highly integrated battery gas gauge and protection solution for Li-Ion battery packs

The Texas Instruments bq27750 Impedance Track Gas Gauge and Protection Solution is a highly integrated, accurate 1-series cell gas gauge and protection solution. The device provides a fully integrated pack-based solution with a flash pr

Texas Instruments | 27-06-2017

New triaxial case isolated accelerometers are easy to install

PCB’s two new triaxial ICP accelerometer models 354A04 and 354A05 are case isolated to help ensure measurement accuracy in the presence of electrical noise sources such as EMI and ground loops. These accelerometers are rugged, with durable,

PCB | 27-06-2017

Sensing chair measures respiratory rates, heart rates and stress levels

THK Co. Ltd recently presented three Smart Sensing Chair prototypes at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair 2017. The prototypes integrate a smart sensing system that can analyze a person’s health or the condition of the surroundin

THK | 26-06-2017

Inductive path sensors in miniature format suitable for multiple applications

The new Inelta ILAT Series Miniature LVDT Sensors, available from Hoffman and Krippner, provide precision measurements of position and path in the range of single-digit millimeters. The sensors of this series are available in Models ILAT 2

Hoffmann + Krippner | 26-06-2017

MEMS accelerometer and inclinometer delivers exceptional stability, reliability and low noise

Mouser now stocks the SCA3300-D01 three-axis accelerometer and inclinometer from Murata. The surface-mount MEMS sensor provides user-selectable measurement range and extensive self-diagnostics features. The device is a robust MEMS senso

Mouser Electronics | 22-06-2017

USB Type-C and PD protocol analyzer to suit specific needs and budgets

Saelig has introduced the Mercury T2C USB 2.0 and power delivery protocol analyzer that offers the newest USB Type-C connection. The device is a small and affordable hardware-based USB protocol analyzer. It is claimed to be the industry's f

Saelig | 22-06-2017

User-friendly solution for direction detection sensing using ferrous targets

Allegro MicroSystems has introduced a new optimised Hall-effect IC and rare-earth pellet combination that provides a user-friendly solution for direction detection and true zero-speed, digital gear-tooth sensing. The small package can be ea

Allegro | 22-06-2017

Extensometer for industrial, off-highway vehicle and equipment safety applications

VPG Transducers has announced its Model 182 extensometer, a specialty high-performance strain gage-based force sensor, expressly designed for industrial, EN15000 and EN280 compliant off-highway vehicle and equipment safety applications.

Vishay Precision Group | 22-06-2017

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