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New Commercial Catalog of Piezoelectric and DC MEMS Sensors From Dytran Instruments

Dytran Instruments, Inc. www.dytran.com a leading manufacturer of piezoelectric and DC MEMS accelerometers, force and pressure transducers and associated electronics, announced the release of its new catalog titled Piezoelectric and DC MEMS Sensors for Measurement and Monitoring.

From Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer GmbH 8 Sep 2011

Metal Detectors from Eriez Receive CSA International Approval

The Metalarm MA3600 bearing the brand names of Hawk and Eagle from Eriez have been approved by CSA International. This approval from CSA certifies that the MA3600 metal detector has passed the formal evaluation and testing process and the follow-up inspection process.

6 Sep 2011

TI Adds INA226 Monitor to Current Shunt Technology Portfolio

Semiconductor major, Texas Instruments (TI), has launched a new current shunt monitor that provides an excellent accuracy The INA226 device is designed as a complete single-chip solution with a digital I2C interface that has the ability to provide programmable measurements of power, voltage and current.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 26 Aug 2011

Inductive Ring Sensors from Baluff for Sensing Tiny Components

Balluff, a subsidiary of NewHausen-based Balluff, in Germany has launched a new series of inductive ring sensors which could help monitor the in-feed of small metal components.

23 Aug 2011

Pulse Electronics Collaborates with STM to Test Current Sensing Accuracy

Pulse Electronics has teamed up with STMicroelectronics for testing the current sensing precision in metering applications. The findings have been recorded in a paper on current sensing in metering applications using ST metering devices and Pulse Electronics’ current sensors.

19 Aug 2011

Texas Instruments Unveils Ultra-Sensitive Operational Amplifier for Low- and High-Voltage Supply Applications

Texas Instruments has unveiled a zero-drift, 36-V operational amplifier called the OPA2188, which enhances sensitivity, precision and power for low- and high-voltage supply applications demanding ultra-high accuracy, such as flow meters, medical instrumentation, electronic weigh scales, and test and measurement equipment.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 17 Aug 2011

KCF Technologies Receives Contract for Energy Harvesting Powered Wireless Sensors

KCF Technologies was granted Phase II of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program on April 22, 2011 to draw waste electromagnetic energy on nuclear-powered fast attack submarines of the U.S. Navy and harvest the energy to carry out other critical functions on these modern ships.

9 Aug 2011

Yamaha Develops Tri-Axial Geomagnetic Sensor Integrated Circuit

The YAS532 developed by Yamaha, is a tri-axial geomagnetic sensor integrated circuit for application in tablet PCs and smartphones. In the middle of September 2011, Yamaha will start shipping its samples.

9 Aug 2011

Pulse Electronics Releases New Sidewinder AC Current Sensors

Pulse Electronics, an electronic components provider has unveiled a new product, the Sidewinder AC current sensors which are unique as they do not require a core.

30 Jul 2011

IR Launches AUIR331x Range of IPS Sensors for Current Sensing

International Rectifier (IR), a power management technology company, has launched the AUIR331x series of intelligent power switch (IPS) devices, which feature built-in protection circuits and accurate current sensing circuits to be used in automotive applications.

30 Jul 2011