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What are Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs)?

The silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) is a radiation detector with very high sensitivity, extremely low time jitter and high efficiency.

From First Sensor AG 7 Sep 2017

The Importance of Avalanche Photodiode (APD) for LIDAR Applications

Avalanche Photodiodes (APD) are mainly suitable for Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR).

From First Sensor AG 7 Sep 2017

Sensor Technology and the Future of Agriculture

The UNs’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is an international entity with goals involving the complete eradication of hunger and malnutrition, the elimination of poverty, as well as developing a sustainable management and utilization plan in how to preserve the world’s natural resources.

By Benedette Cuffari 7 Sep 2017

The Intersect of Cybersecurity and Smart Cities

Computer viruses were the original cyber threats, however, since the late 2000s, mastermind criminals began to seriously threaten the security of our cyberspace.

By Benedette Cuffari 7 Sep 2017

What are Infrared Temperature Sensors?

Temperature is measured by an infrared intemperature probe by detecting the infrared energy produced by all materials which are at temperatures higher than absolute zero, (0 °K).

From OMEGA Engineering Temperature 24 Aug 2017

An Introduction to Nanosensors

Imagine having to measure the temperature of separate living cells. With a cell being around 0.010 mm (0.00004") in size, the thermocouple wires (if that was the method chosen) will have to be less than a micron in diameter. This is the realm of nanosensors.

From OMEGA Engineering Ltd 24 Aug 2017