Piezo contact microphone picks up voice through bone
https://www.electronics-lab.com/piezo-contact-microphone-picks-up-voice-through-bone/
Vesper of Massachusetts is claiming high fidelity for a MEMs piezo microphone that picks up the vibration of the user’s voice through the skull. Inside are the mems, an amplifier, and a power regulator. Called VA1200, the company describes it as “the world’s first analogue piezoelectric voice accelerometer. Unlike a traditional microphone, the VA1200 is […]
A Tiny Sensor In GE Development Could Enable Smartphones To Detect COVID-19 Coronavirus
https://www.electronics-lab.com/a-tiny-sensor-in-ge-development-could-enable-smartphones-to-detect-covid-19-coronavirus/
A promising technology is arising in GE’s research labs. by Daniel Kruger & Dorothy Pomerantz @ ge.com GE researchers are working on a sensor smaller than a fingertip that could find viruses and pathogens in the air. Led by Radislav Potyrailo, a principal scientist at GE Research in Niskayuna, New York, the team received a two-year […]
Broadcom AEAT-9922 10-Bit to 18-Bit programmable magnetic encoder
https://www.electronics-lab.com/broadcom-aeat-9922-10-bit-to-18-bit-programmable-magnetic-encoder/
The AEAT-9922 is an angular magnetic rotary sensor that provides accurate angular measurement over a full 360° of rotation The AEAT-9922 is an angular magnetic rotary sensor that provides accurate angular measurement over a full 360° of rotation. It is a sophisticated system that uses integrated Hall sensor elements with complex analog and digital signal […]
Texas Instruments TMAG511x 2-Dimensional Dual Hall-Effect Latches
https://www.electronics-lab.com/texas-instruments-tmag511x-2-dimensional-dual-hall-effect-latches/
Texas Instruments TMAG511x 2-Dimensional Dual Hall-Effect Latches operate from a 2.5V to 38V power supply. Designed for high-speed and high-temperature motor applications, these devices are optimized for applications leveraging rotating magnets. Integrating two sensors and two separate signal chains, the TMAG511x offers two independent digital outputs, giving speed and direction calculation (TMAG5111) or giving directly […]
New Piezoelectric Film Haptic Actuator Made from Electro-active Polymer Film
https://www.electronics-lab.com/new-piezoelectric-film-haptic-actuator-made-from-electro-active-polymer-film/
KEMET Introduces High-Definition Piezoelectric Film Haptic Actuator for Next Generation of User Interfaces Thin-film actuators add haptic skin to any product surface to create localized, independent sensations at any frequency creating a wide range of tactile effects. KEMET, part of the Yageo Group and leading global electronic components supplier, announces its innovative haptic solution: the […]
LPS27HHTW MEMS Pressure Sensor acts as a digital output barometer
https://www.electronics-lab.com/lps27hhtw-mems-pressure-sensor-acts-as-a-digital-output-barometer/
STMicroelectronics’ ultra-compact piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor functions as a digital output barometer STMicroelectronics’ LPS27HHTW is an ultra-compact piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor that functions as a digital output barometer. The device also embeds a temperature sensor to monitor ambient temperature. The LPS27HHTW comprises a sensing element and an IC interface that communicates through I²C, MIPI I3CSM, […]
Würth Elektronik WSEN-HIDS Humidity Sensor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/wurth-elektronik-wsen-hids-humidity-sensor/
Würth Elektronik WSEN-HIDS Humidity Sensor utilizes a calibrated and temperature-compensated digital output with low energy requirement to measure humidity and temperature with long-term stability. The WSEN-HIDS humidity sensor is based on advanced micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology and is only 2mm x 2mm x 0.9mm in size. This sensor features an integrated analog-to-digital converter and temperature […]
Bosch BME688 AI Gas Sensor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/bosch-bme688-ai-gas-sensor/
Bosch BME688 AI Gas Sensor offers a 1.2V to 3.6V supply voltage range and 3mm x 3mm x 0.93mm3 package dimensions. This sensor features integrated high linearity and high-accuracy pressure, humidity, and temperature sensors. The BME688 gas sensor can detect Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and other gases such as hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the part […]
Bosch BMP384 Pressure Sensor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/bosch-bmp384-pressure-sensor/
Bosch BMP384 Pressure Sensor offers a 1.2V to 3.6V supply voltage range and comes in a 2mm x 2mm x 1mm³ package. This sensor has a gel-filled cavity that allows higher robustness against liquids, water, and other chemicals. The BMP384 sensor is compatible for use with other Bosch Sensortec sensors, including the BMI088 for better performance. […]
ams AS5116-HSOT On-Axis Magnetic Position Sensor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ams-as5116-hsot-on-axis-magnetic-position-sensor/
ams AS5116-HSOT On-Axis Magnetic Position Sensor is a contactless sensor for accurate angular measurement over a full mechanical turn of 360°. This sensor features a robust architecture based on Hall sensor technology that measures the orthogonal component of the flux density (Bz) over a full-turn rotation. The AS5116-HSOT magnetic position sensor uses a simple two-pole […]