Free Elektor Circuit – Acoustic IR Remote Control Tester
https://www.electronics-lab.com/free-elektor-circuit-acoustic-ir-remote-control-tester/
In this circuit we use the output signal from a standard IR receiver (IC1 in the schematic of Figure 1) to drive a miniature loudspeaker. The IR receiver from Vishay used here is available for various frequencies ranging from 30 to 56 kHz. A large number of IR remote controls operate according to the so-called RC5 protocol […]
Vishay’s Integrated RGBC-IR Color Sensors With I²C Interface in Low Profile Packages
https://www.electronics-lab.com/vishays-integrated-rgbc-ir-color-sensors-i%c2%b2c-interface-low-profile-packages/
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.today broadens its optoelectronics portfolio with new RGBC-IR sensors for applications such as automatic white balancing and color cast correction in digital cameras; automatic LCD backlight adjustment; and active monitoring of LED color output for IoT and smart lighting. The new VEML3328 (top-looking) and VEML3328SL (side-looking) sensors offer better linearity and higher sensitivity […]
Lumileds LUXEON IR ONYX Broadband Infrared Emitters
https://www.electronics-lab.com/lumileds-luxeon-ir-onyx-broadband-infrared-emitters/
Lumileds LUXEON IR ONYX Broadband Infrared Emitters feature a continuous broadband Infra-Red (IR) emission from 650nm to 1100nm with good light output characteristics. These IR emitters come in industry-standard 2720 package and footprint for easy integration in the existing designs. The IR spectrum consists of a broad, flat emission without any peaks, and enables ease […]
Vishay Intertechnology’s New Cost-Effective Proximity Sensor Provides Sensing Distance Up to 30 cm
https://www.electronics-lab.com/vishay-intertechnologys-new-cost-effective-proximity-sensor-provides-sensing-distance-30-cm/
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new proximity sensor that offers a sensing distance of up to 30 cm. Combining an IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity, amplifiers, and ADC circuitry into a single package, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL3040 features a programmable interrupt function and supports the I²C bus […]
Broadcom APDS-9251 and APDS-9253 ambient light sensors
https://www.electronics-lab.com/broadcom-apds-9251-apds-9253-ambient-light-sensors/
The Broadcom® APDS-9251-001 and APDS-9253-001 devices are low-voltage digital RGB, IR and ambient light sensor device that convert light intensity to digital output signals. Key features Up to 20-bit resolution I2C compatible interface with dedicated interrupt pin Individual channels for red (R), green (G), blue (B) and infrared (IR) Approximate human eye response with green […]
Vishay’s new VCNL4040 fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/vishays-new-vcnl4040-fully-integrated-proximity-ambient-light-sensor/
Features Filtron™ technology; three-in-one design combines IR emitter, photo detectors, signal processing IC, 16-bit ADC Vishay’s new VCNL4040 fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor is now available from TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. Featuring Filtron™ technology, the VCNL4040 combines an IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity and ambient light, […]
Tiny IR LED outputs 1,300mW at 940nm
https://www.electronics-lab.com/tiny-ir-led-outputs-1300mw-940nm/
Providing up to 1,300 mW in an industry standard package, the new LUXEON IR 2720 is optimized for a variety of cost conscious infrared applications requiring high power outputs. Lumileds today introduced the LUXEON IR 2720 Line, high power emitters that set the standard for abundant radiant power delivered in an industry standard package for […]
[Sponsored Post] Infrared Wireless Relay Switch
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sponsored-post-infrared-wireless-relay-switch/
Do you find it hard to get up from your cozy bed at night, just to turn off the lights? Do you want to operate your home appliances simply by a click of your TV remote? Home appliances include all types of electrical equipment available in your home. It does not matter whether it is […]
Touch Screen Thermal Camera with Adjustable Temperature Range
https://www.electronics-lab.com/touch-screen-thermal-camera-adjustable-temperature-range/
Lenin @ movingelectrons.net writes: This project was inspired by the Thermal Camera with Display project from Adafruit. Ever since they announced the AMG8833 IR Thermal Sensor, I wanted to use it to build a thermal camera for checking hot spots on electrical panels around the house and looking for rabbit nests in the backyard. Although the […]
IR Remote Wand based on ATtiny85
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ir-remote-wand-based-attiny85/
David Johnson-Davies published another great project. It’s an IR remote that supports the most popular control protocols. The IR Remote Wand is a universal remote control that you can program with up to five codes to control a variety of different products: It supports some of the most popular IR remote control protocols: Philips RC-5, […]