Sensors
SK keyfoundry can build 3D Hall-effect sensor to measure speed and direction
Korea based SK keyfoundry announced it's ability to build new 3D Hall-effect sensor integrating both vertical and planar Hall-effect sensors on a single chip. It features enhanced sensitivity beyond that of existing 2D products, enabling real-time measurement of minute three-dimensional direction
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Allegro Micro calls onsemi $6.9 billion acquisition proposal inadequate
Power and discrete semiconductor leader onsemi has publicly announced in a release its intent to acquire semiconductor based sensor expert Allegro Microsystems for an approximate value of $6.9 billion buying Allegro shares at $35.10 per share in cash. onsemi initiated acquisition proposal by appr
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Subaru’s AI-integrated EyeSight sys uses onsemi Hyperlux sensors
onsemi announced that it will be the primary supplier of image sensors for Subaru’s next-generation EyeSight stereo-camera front sensing system in future vehicle models. Onsemi's advanced Hyperlux AR0823AT image sensor will serve as the “eyes” of the system, tailored to capture the critical visual
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Bourns unveils digital DC shunt-based current sensors
Bourns has released the Model SSD Shunt Sensor - Digital Series. The series includes innovatively designed digital DC shunt-based current sensors that offer superior accuracy, stability and electrical isolation over a wide -40 °C to +115 °C operating temperature range. These small and highly-integra
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6-axis inertial measurement unit from STMicroelectronics with industrial product longevity
The STMicroelectronics launches ISM330BX, a 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) combining edge-AI processing, an analog hub for sensor expansion, and ST’s Qvar electric charge variations sensing with product-longevity assurance for energy-efficient industrial sensing and motion tracking applicati
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AEC-Q100 Grade-1 qualified automotive 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope module
STMicroelectronics unveiled its new ASM330LHBG1 automotive 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope module with a safety-software library that enables a cost-effective solution for functional-safety applications. AS
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onsemi CEM102 analog front-end enables electrochemical sensing with high accuracy
onsemi announced the availability of the CEM102, a state-of-the-art miniaturized analog front-end (AFE) that enables electrochemical sensing with highest accuracy at very low currents. With its small form factor and the industry’s lowest power consumption, it allows engineers to create versatile and
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Murata lauches new NTC thermistors to measure temperature at high temps
Murata has developed an SMD type NTC thermistor capable of both high-precision temperature measurement at high temperatures and excellent cost performance. This new NTC thermistor expands Murata’s existing lineup of NCU Series and NCP Series products. Mass production has already begun, and samples c
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Magnetic sensor market to reach US$3.7 billion in 2029, 4% CAGR from 2023 to 2029
The magnetic sensors are used in wide range of applications. From US$2.9 billion in 2023, it is projected to reach a value of US$3.7 billion by 2029 at steady 4% CAGR during this period, as per latest study by Yole. Further finding by Yole: This growth is enabled by advancements in TMR (Tunnel Mag
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EU Automation supporting surge in demand for Telemecanique Sensors
Component distributor EU Automation is supporting surge in demand for Telemecanique Sensors, which got recently acquired by Taiwan based Yageo. EU Automation has reported a 35% increase in enquiries for Schneider Electric's Telemecanique Sensors components in October and November 2023. They have
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TDK offers obstacle detection demo kit to develop products using its ultrasonic sensor modules
Obstacle detection by autonomous robots can be achieved using ultrasonic sensors. TDK makes ultrasonic sensors for such applications. To support development, TDK is offering a demo kit for its mechanically decoupled ultrasonic sensor module USSM1.0 PLUS-FS . This component can be used for obstacle
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Cost-effective two-terminal, ultra-low resistance shunt resistors for current sensing
Littelfuse launched its new SSA Series current shunt resistors for accurate current measurement in high-performance applications. Littelfuse says "Unlike competing technologies such as Hall effect sensor
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