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  • ROHM Heart Rate Optical Sensor BH1790GLC test with Arduino

    ROHM Heart Rate Optical Sensor BH1790GLC test with Arduino

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    I was Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it, in 2017.One of the sensors that I hadn't reviewed during the test, is the BH1790GLC Heart Rate Monitor.I'm going to use tha...
    • 17 Jan 2022
  • This Texas University Woman’s team developed special glasses for astronauts in space

    Catwell
    Catwell
    The Oneiroi team, as pictured above, consists of Andrea Kim, Andrea Martinez, Natalie Wilkinson, Melanie Meek, and Casey Rice. (Image Credit: Texas Woman’s University) The Oneiroi, a team of five kinesiology students from Texas Women’s U...
    • 10 Jan 2022
  • Goldfish can officially drive, better than most

    Catwell
    Catwell
    In their demonstration, Ben-Gurion University scientists managed to make a fish drive a tank with a computer and camera attached to the system. (Image Credit: Ben-Gurion University) Oh, Goldie… if only you could have been mobile. It seems lik...
    • 7 Jan 2022
  • A paralyzed Australian man becomes the first person to post a tweet through a brain implant

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Brain-computer interfaces are already being trialed on humans. Neuralink expects its first human trial in 2022.  (Image Credit: Fakurian Design / Unsplash) Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are making a big splash in the technological world! Phil...
    • 4 Jan 2022
  • All the updates on The James Webb Telescope

    Catwell
    Catwell
    The James Webb telescope finally launched on Christmas Day, and since then, it has completed various deployment sequences with more on the way! (Image Credit: NASA) It finally launched! On December 25th, the James Webb telescope blasted off into spa...
    • 3 Jan 2022
  • Cooking Shows take on a Whole New Dimension with Taste the TV

    Catwell
    Catwell
    The TV is outfitted with a carousel of 10 flavor canisters that spray a combination of tastes onto a hygienic film to create the taste of food shown on the display. (Image credit: Meiji University via YouTube) Ending the year on a fun note… ...
    • 31 Dec 2021
  • Researchers develop a system to monitor Loggerhead sea turtle activity

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Loggerhead sea turtles were the subject behind the team’s project. (Image Credit: pixabay) I like the idea of researching and protecting the planet. Not chasing the next big technological thing, but preserving what we have. In the process, hon...
    • 29 Dec 2021
  • Brain Cells Grown in a Petri Dish Learn to Play Pong

    Catwell
    Catwell
    The cells are placed on a microelectrode array that analyzes neural activity and uses that information to move a virtual paddle. (Image credit: Cortical Labs via YouTube) Researchers from biotech startup Cortical Labs have taught mini-brains grown f...
    • 22 Dec 2021
  • How a solar probe entered the Sun's atmosphere for the first time in human history

    Catwell
    Catwell
    This image shows the Parker Solar Probe's milestones as it travels closer to the Sun. (Image Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Mary P. Hrybyk-Keith) On April 28th, 2021, NASA's Parker Solar Probe crossed the Sun's Alfvén critical sur...
    • 20 Dec 2021
  • Google’s 3D video chat booth could eventually replace 2D video calls

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Google’s 3D video chat booth allows two users to communicate as if they were nearby. (Image Credit: Google) Earlier this year, Google showcased its Project Starline at the I/O conference. Now, the search engine giant released technical details...
    • 8 Dec 2021
  • Cobot Torque Sensors: improving functional safety in collaborative robots

    rscasny
    rscasny
    Collaborative robots, or cobots, are robots that can work alongside or with humans. These cobots are intended to interact with and assist workers as opposed to being standalone automated equipment with little to no human interaction. Historically, th...
    • 22 Nov 2020
  • Enrolling Design Challenge: 10 Days to Go in Experimenting with Vibration Sensors

    rscasny
    rscasny
    There's 10 days to go to enroll in the Experimenting with Vibration Sensors Design Challenge. You can apply by going here: https://www.element14.com/community/community/create-roadTestApp!input.jspa?containerID=3071&containerType=14&road...
    • 19 Oct 2020
  • Bourns Introduces MEMS Sensor Designed for Ultra-Low Pressure Sensing

    rscasny
    rscasny
    Bourns introduced a new environmental pressure sensor model that provides high accuracy, 3.3 V and ultra-low pressure range capabilities. Bourns®︎ Model BPS125 pressure sensors are based on state-of-the-art Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) tech...
    • 21 Apr 2020
  • STMicroelectronics introduces IIS3DWB MEMS vibration sensor optimized for industrial monitoring

    rscasny
    rscasny
    STMicroelectronics has introduced its IIS3DWB vibration sensor, supported by the STEVAL-STWINKT1 multi-sensor evaluation kit, that accelerates development of condition-monitoring systems that boost productivity by inferring equipment maintenance need...
    • 21 Apr 2020
  • Infineon AMR-based angle sensors for position measurement in brushless DC motors for pumps, wipers or brakes

    rscasny
    rscasny
    Infineon announced its XENSIV™︎TLE5109A16  AMR-based angle sensors to address the need for very precise, fast and yet cost-efficient angle measurement at the highest functional safety levels in automotive and industrial applications. These includ...
    • 21 Apr 2020
  • ON Semiconductor Introduces New Breed of High-Speed Image Sensor for Intelligent Vision Systems

    rscasny
    rscasny
    ON Semiconductor has introduced the ARX3A0 digital image sensor with 0.3 Mega-Pixel (MP) resolution in a 1:1 aspect ratio. With up to 360 frames per second (fps) capture rate it can perform like a global shutter in many conditions but with the size, ...
    • 21 Apr 2020
  • Vishay Introduces RGBC-IR Sensors for Monitoring of LED Color Output for IoT and Smart Lighting

    rscasny
    rscasny
    Vishay has brought out 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 ...
    • 21 Apr 2020
  • NTC THERMISTORS & INFRARED (NON-CONTACT) SENSORS

    lab1971
    lab1971
    The NTC Thermistor is an alternative to the Platinum resistance thermometer; the name derives from “thermal resistor” and defines a metallic oxide which displays a high negative temperature coefficient of resistance. This compares with the small posi...
    • 2 Dec 2019
  • TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION

    lab1971
    lab1971
    Temperature calibration provides a means of quantifying uncertainties in temperature measurement in order to optimise sensor and/or system accuracies. Uncertainties result from various factors including: a)     &nbs...
    • 2 Dec 2019
  • Connections between thermocouples & Pt100 Sensors

    lab1971
    lab1971
    Connections between the thermocouple or Pt100 and associated instruments may involve a physical interface with installed wiring and/or sensors. Such interfaces take the form of special connectors, terminal strips, barrier blocks and extension cables....
    • 4 Nov 2019
  • Thermocouple Sheath Materials

    lab1971
    lab1971
    Sheath materials range from mild and stainless steels to refractory oxides (ceramics, so called) and a variety of exotic materials including rare metals. The choice of sheath must take account of operating temperature, media characteristics, durabili...
    • 4 Nov 2019
  • Thermal Sensor Switch and its Applications

    nikhilstephen
    nikhilstephen
     Think back to early 2000s when flipping a phone open was in style. The phone was the accessory that completed the look. Now fast forward five to ten years where having a Motorola Razor is pretty much unheard of. A few weeks ago, I was cleaning...
    • 20 Jun 2019
  • Type N Thermocouples - The single greatest advance in thermocouple thermometry in recent years

    lab1971
    lab1971
    The relatively new Type N thermocouple represents the single greatest advance in thermocouple thermometry in recent years. The dominant, well established Type K thermocouple has, for many years been the industry standard general purpose, high tempera...
    • 1 Apr 2019
  • Alps Alpine / Resistive Position Sensors for Home

    alpselectric
    alpselectric
    Alps Alpine's wide variety of resistive position sensors meet needs of angle, position detection in various applications.Product introduction video is available => videoAlps Alpine / Resistive Position Sensors introduction-example of applicati...
    • 26 Feb 2019
  • ROHM Accelerometer KX224-1053 Arduino Test and Prepare for Hercules Safety Microcontroller

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Accelerometer Sensor KX224-1053KX224-1053.This post turns out differently than I intended. I was going to test the device directly...
    • 24 Feb 2019
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