Test & Measurement


New proximity sensors offer low power consumption

The Optoelectronics Group of Vishay Intertechnology has introduced two new fully integrated proximity sensors created to improve efficiency and performance in consumer and industrial applications. Highlighting an IR emitter and a VCSEL, res

Vishay | 21-01-2020

Digital barometric pressure sensor provides stable and reliable measurements

This MEMS-based barometric pressure sensor from Omron, and available now from TTI Europe, has been specifically created to support height and pressure measurement in smartphones, drones, pedometers and other battery-powered mobile systems.

TTI Europe | 20-01-2020

Proving units for safe isolation and calibration checking

With all the benefits of the industry standard Martindale PD440 and PD690 proving units, the new PDS and PDSX models come in an over-moulded low-profile case with magnetic hanger. These units are available now from RS Components. They are f

RS Components | 17-01-2020

Oscilloscopes meet wideband test requirements

Test and measurement specialist Rohde and Schwarz and semiconductor manufacturer Marvell have shown successful compliance tests and debugging for high-speed digital interfaces on the 88Q6113 multi-gigabit automotive switch platform. The

Rohde & Schwarz | 17-01-2020

Wireless connectivity test set now supports IEEE 802.11ax

Anritsu Corporation has introduced a new option for its Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A to support the current IEEE 802.11ax. The Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A (WLAN Tester) is used for measuring the RF TRx characteristic

Anritsu | 17-01-2020

Ultra-compact and harsh media resistant digital pressure and temperature sensor now available

Miniaturization, performance and precision are essential for sensors embedded in consumer devices such as swim watches and diving equipment, hence producing a growing demand for high-performing and particularly precise sensors. To meet this

TE Connectivity | 16-01-2020

Evaluation kit accurately measures flow rate of air, oxygen and non-aggressive gases

Sensirion SEK-SFM3200 Mass Flow Meter Evaluation Kit enables the simultaneous evaluation of two sensors to one SEK-SensorBridge. The kit is available now from Mouser. After selection of the sensor evaluation kit and a required SEK-SensorBri

Mouser Electronics | 14-01-2020

Non-contact sensors read CAN bus signals without the need to strip cables

The new HIOKI sensors now available from MDL Technologies Signals can be reliably read from CAN bus cables with no need for bare wire connections. In the development and verification of CAN bus systems, engineers are familiar with the di

MDL | 14-01-2020

First MIPI standard microphone for IoT and other consumer devices

TDK Corporation presents what is claimed to be the world’s first MIPI Standard SoundWire microphone for IoT, mobile and other consumer devices. This multimode microphone pushes the boundaries of digital microphone acoustic performance whils

TDK | 14-01-2020

Digital panel meter process monitor offers accurate and easy to use operation

The RS Components RS PRO Digital Panel Meter Process Monitor RS 188-3473 is a four-digit passive analog loop display 4…20mA. The instrument is based on a microcontroller with very low power consumption and an A/D converter, which assures go

RS Components | 09-01-2020

Contactless temperature measurement sensors provide a cost-effective solution

TE Connectivity has introduced the Digital Thermopile Sensor contactless temperature measurement system, available now from TTI Europe, which meets a comprehensive range of critical design and performance demands covering accuracy, speed, l

TTI Europe | 09-01-2020

Miniature MEMS IMU is a cost-effective method for multiaxis inertial sensing

Analog Devices ADIS16505 Precision MEMS IMU incorporates a triaxial gyroscope and a triaxial accelerometer. The device offers a simplified, cost-effective approach for combining accurate, multiaxis inertial sensing into industrial systems.

Analog Devices | 08-01-2020

High sensitivity vibration sensor offers simple installation

The TE Connectivity MiniSense 100NM is a low-cost cantilever-type vibration sensor providing moderate sensitivity over a useful frequency band up to 200Hz. The device is available now from TTI Europe. The pins are created for simple inst

TTI Europe | 07-01-2020

Asset tracker combines cellular IoT and Bluetooth with five-year battery life

Nordic Semiconductor has announced that Meshtech is using both a Nordic multi-mode LTE-M/NB-IoT nRF9160 SiP and Nordic nRF52811 Bluetooth SoC in what is claimed to be the world's first environmental asset tracker to consolidate cellular IoT

Nordic | 06-01-2020

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