AMS AG TCS3701 color and proximity sensor
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AMS AG TCS3701 color and proximity sensor

The TCS3701 is a very-high sensitivity light-to-digital converter The TCS3701 is a very-high sensitivity light-to-digital converter that features ambient light and color (RGB) sensing in parallel with IR proximity detection. The Ambient light and color sensing function provides five...

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IoT: Log Sensor Data to Google Sheets using NodeMCU
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IoT: Log Sensor Data to Google Sheets using NodeMCU

Data is regarded as the major value proposition of IoT. The ability to receive real time data from different sources, store it and process it into actionable insights to transform and optimize processes either in real time or not is of immense value. This is one of the reasons why...

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New Broadband Hybrid Silicon-InGaAs Photodetectors
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New Broadband Hybrid Silicon-InGaAs Photodetectors

Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc. (Marktech), a privately-held, VOSB-certified, leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom optoelectronics components and assemblies, including ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS), near-infrared (NIR), and short-wave infrared (SWIR) emitters,...

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The MLX90821 measures pressures that dip down to 50 mbars
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The MLX90821 measures pressures that dip down to 50 mbars

Melexis has designed a relative pressure sensor IC that can operate in and measure very low pressures in automotive applications. The MLX90821 can detect even the smallest vapor leaks—which is a central part of EVAP systems. The device is an SoC (system on a chip) employing MEMS...

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The easy way to create secure IoT device connections to Amazon Web Services
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The easy way to create secure IoT device connections to Amazon Web Services

Renesas Electronics’ new RX65N Cloud Kit provides a simple, application-ready platform for the development of IoT sensor devices which connect to the cloud via Amazon Web Services (AWS). The kit features an RX65N microcontroller, on-board Wi-Fi® wireless connectivity, environmental,...

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Marktech reflective sensors feature 0.5-1.5mm short detection distance
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Marktech reflective sensors feature 0.5-1.5mm short detection distance

Marktech Optoelectronics has announced the expansion of its surface-mount family of SWIR reflective sensors. The sensors are suitable for position sensing and detection applications, including card, barcode, edge sensing and money bill readers. Marktech surface-mount SWIR reflective...

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VCNL4020C – High Resolution Digital Biosensor for Wearable Applications
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VCNL4020C – High Resolution Digital Biosensor for Wearable Applications

The VCNL4020C is a fully integrated biosensor and ambient light sensor. Fully integrated means that the infrared emitter is included in the package. It has 16 bit resolution. It includes a signal processing IC and features standard I2C communication interface. It features an interrupt...

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Vishay Intertechnology’s New Cost-Effective Proximity Sensor Provides Sensing Distance Up to 30 cm
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Vishay Intertechnology’s New Cost-Effective Proximity Sensor Provides Sensing Distance Up to 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...

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