Test & Measurement


Motion detector aids designers in adding different technologies

Motion or occupancy detectors, available from Texas Instruments, are employed to detect security threats, save energy by using efficient lighting control and triggering other IoT enabled devices. These integrated circuits and reference desi

Texas Instruments | 21-04-2020

New sensor solution for ventilators

Global demand for sensors for ventilators continues to increase. Sensirion has made an enormous development leap and is now offering the new flow sensor SFM3019. The sensor has been optimised for respiratory applications and can be provided

Sensirion | 20-04-2020

Cost-effective MEMS sensors give increased performance and reliability

Posifa Technologies offers its new PLF2000 series of liquid flow sensors. Created to replace mechanical turbine flow sensors, these cost-effective devices deliver precision and reliability, even in unstable pulsatile flow and low-flow condi

Posifa Technologies | 17-04-2020

Precision MEMS inertial measurement unit offers a cost-effective solution

The ADIS16507 precision IMU from Analog Devices, is part of their line of MEMS IMUs. The device offers a simplified, cost-effective method for integrating accurate, multi-axis inertial sensing into industrial systems as well as IoT applicat

Analog Devices | 16-04-2020

Reliable vibration screening device for frontline mechanical troubleshooting

The Fluke 805 FC Vibration Meter, available now from RS Components, is a reliable vibration screening device created for frontline mechanical troubleshooting teams that require repeatable, severity-scaled readings of overall vibration, bear

RS Components | 16-04-2020

Pyroelectric detectors for medical breath monitoring systems

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pyreos is prioritising the delivery of its infrared pyroelectric detectors to manufacturers of critical medical systems, especially capnography systems and anaesthetic gas monitors. Capnometers continuously

Pyreos | 15-04-2020

Portable data logger offers fast wireless sampling

Available from MDL Technologies, readings from sensor modules can be logged at sampling rates of up to 1ms with the new portable data loggers from HIOKI. The LR8450-01 Memory HiLogger can host up to 11 plug-in and wireless modules to record

MDL | 09-04-2020

High-performance network signal analyser for surveying European networks

The SNYPER-LTE+ (EU) is a high performance, multi-language network signal analyser dedicated to surveying the 4G/LTE, 3G/UMTS and 2G/GSM European networks. This device is available now from RS Components. RF detectors are employed pri

RS Components | 07-04-2020

Polarisation assists in revealing details that remain hidden to other sensors

IDS has added 5MP polarisation cameras to its product portfolio. The uEye CP camera with polarisation sensor that makes details visible that remain hidden to other image sensors. The company now provides the IMX250MZR 5MP sensor from SONY w

IDS | 07-04-2020

SMT optical sensor provides accurate oxygen level detection

TE Connectivity’s EPM-5001 series SMT optical detector assembly provides leading accuracy in oxygen level detection. This detector assembly, available now from RS Components, employs a silicon planar diffused photodiode specifically designe

RS Components | 03-04-2020

Ventilator mass air flow sensors available in large quantities

Posifa Technologies continues to ship production quantities of its mass air flow sensors. These devices are a key component for ventilators and additional medical equipment. The Posifa PMF2000 and PMF4000 mass air flow sensors are employed

Posifa Technologies | 02-04-2020

Data acquisition system features an intuitive graphical front panel

The Keysight DAQ973A is a next-generation data acquisition system with a three-slot mainframe along with a choice of eight plug-in modules. This device is now available from RS Components. It interfaces with the DAQ using Keysight BenchVue

RS Components | 31-03-2020

Vibration sensor eases the development of smart sensor nodes

Analog Devices ADcmXL1021-1 Vibration Sensor is intended to function as a single-axis vibration monitoring system. This vibration sensor consolidates high-performance vibration sensing systems with a mixture of signal processing functions t

Analog Devices | 31-03-2020

Distance-settable photoelectric sensor for use with any type of conveyed workpiece

The Omron E3AS-L Photoelectric Sensor Reflective offers a wide sensing distance of 50mm to 1,500mm, allowing use on any conveyor line width. These TOF-type sensors can be employed with any type of conveyed workpiece. The compact-sized body

RS Components | 30-03-2020

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