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Optically Isolated Analog Input Module for Arduino
This isolated analog input module is useful for interfacing Analog signals of various types originating from analog sensors and field devices. The module is beneficial for in-process controls, factory automation, industrial applications, etc. Interfacing an analog voltage, an analog...
Continue ReadingAnalog to Digital Converter (ADC)
Analog to Digital Converter An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is an electronic circuit that is used to convert a real-world signal into a digital or binary code. Real-world signals are usually taken from a sensory system which are generally analog in nature and represent instantaneous...
Continue ReadingOnsemi’s Next-Gen Image Sensors can Extend Battery Life by up to 40%
Onsemi's Hyperlux LP family of sensors offers optimal image quality, uses minimal power, and works well in challenging lighting conditions. The sensor lineup comes in three variants, 5-megapixel, 8-megapixel, and 20-megapixel. With all these features they're perfect for things like...
Continue ReadingLiquid-Level Monitoring Using a Pressure Sensor – Bar-Graph Display
This project allows users to monitor the liquid level on a Bar-Graph display. The liquid level is measured using a pressure sensor, the sensor is placed on top of the tank and is connected to an open-ended tube that is submerged in the water tank. The amount of water in the tank...
Continue ReadingProgrammable Bridge Resistive Sensor Signal Conditioner
The module presented here is a sensor signal conditioner based on ZSC31010 CMOS integrated circuit, which enables easy and precise calibration of resistive bridge sensors via EEPROM programming. When mated to a resistive bridge sensor, it will digitally calibrate offset and gain with...
Continue ReadingVishay VCSEL-Based Reflective Optical Sensor Saves Space, Delivers Improved Performance
Offered in Compact 1.85 mm by 1.2 mm by 0.6 mm SMD Package, Device Features CTR of 31 %, Sensing Distance of 15 mm, and Lower Power Consumption. The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new reflective optical sensor for industrial, computer,...
Continue ReadingAnalog To Digital Conversion – Performance Criteria
Overview In this series of articles, we considered PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) as a method of digital representation of an analog signal. In the PCM method, the samples of the continuous wave are allowed to take only certain discrete values. These amplitudes are then assigned a code,...
Continue ReadingAnalog To Digital Conversion – Sampling and Quantization
INTRODUCTION - Converting Continuous Signals To Discrete By definition, an analog signal changes continuously over time and it has an infinite variety of amplitude values as time goes on. The best example of an analog physical signal is our voice. Whatever we speak we generate sound...
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