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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to reportedly feature UV sensor for measuring sun radiation
The UV sensor on Samsung’s next phablet flagship will reportedly notify users when they are in danger of damaging their skin after measuring the sun’s UV level.May 9, 2016
The story of how temperature and humidity sensors made it into the Samsung Galaxy S4
When we first heard that the Galaxy S4 would include both humidity and temperature sensors we were pleasantly surprised.May 9, 2016
Measuring methane with a simple open-path gas sensor
Methane is the second most prevalent greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide, and influences tropospheric ozone and water vapor.May 9, 2016
As kombucha sales boom, makers ask feds for new alcohol tester
A tangy fermented tea called kombucha has moved from the natural foods aisle to the mainstream. But it's also moved into the hot seat amid renewed concerns that it can contain low levels of alcohol.May 6, 2016
Monitoring building door events using barometer sensor in smartphones
Building security systems are commonly deployed to detect intrusion and burglary in home and business structures.May 6, 2016
Photosensor circuits including a regulated power supply
Photosensor circuits include a relay coil configured to control application of an alternating current (AC) power source to a load.May 6, 2016
Most Accurate Digital Humidity Sensor
The new SHT35 humidity sensor is the high-end version of the SHT3x series and has an outstanding accuracy of 1.5% RH (relative humidity) and a temperature accuracy of ΔT = ±0.2°C.May 5, 2016
Customized gas sensor array to detect postharvest disease in onions
Onion is the second most economically important commercial vegetable crop for fresh market in the United States.May 5, 2016
New composite material as CO2 sensor
Material scientists at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam have developed a new type of sensor that can measure carbon dioxide (CO2).May 4, 2016
SPECIFICATION DATA of Electrochemical Gas Sensors
The Det-Tronics line of electrochemical gas sensors is designed to provide continuous m onitori ng of the atmosphere for potentially hazardous gas leaks or oxygen depletion.May 4, 2016
High Detection Performance of NDIR CO2 Sensor Using Stair-Tapered Reflector
In this paper, we propose tapered reflectors having stair-like structures that focus scattered infrared (IR) rays to enhance the detection performance of a non-dispersive IR (NDIR) CO2 sensor.May 4, 2016
NDIR Gas Sensor for Spatial Monitoring of Carbon Dioxide Concentrations
The tracer gas ratio method, using CO2 as natural tracer, has been suggested as a pragmatic option to measure emissions from naturally ventilated (NV) barns without the need to directly estimate the ventilation rate.May 3, 2016
Dynamic Properties of SnO2 Semiconductor Gas Sensors Sensing of Hydrogen Contained in Air
The dynamic properties of semiconductor gas sensors were studied by measuring the transient response conductivity after rapid changes in the concentration of in air at 773 K using pulse reaction technique.May 3, 2016
NDIR sensors enhance measurement of methane
The gas sensors developed by Mipex Technology utilise light emitters and photo detectors based on A2B4-A2B6 solid state alloys which guarantee high efficiency concerning the detection of hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide.May 3, 2016
Position Sensor Market - Estimated to Grow at a CAGR of 6.1% to Reach USD 5.85 Billion by 2022
The position sensor market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% between 2016 and 2022 to reach USD 5.85 billion by 2022.April 29, 2016
Help with understanding how photo sensors work
I simply do not understand how photo sensors work. I'm talking about the ones in digital cameras. They basically take the light and form that into a code so the computer can read it right?April 29, 2016
NASA’s Methane Sensing Drone Was Successfully Tested
Generally, we expect NASA to design technology related to space travel. And that is exactly what they do.April 29, 2016
Hyundai Genesis to get anti-drowsiness CO2 sensor plus hand-and-foot-free Smart Trunk
We're still recovering from the jetlag incurred on a trip to South Korea last week, where a cordial group at Hyundai showed us, among other things, the nearly completed 2015 Hyundai Genesis.April 28, 2016
Semiconductor Gas Sensor for Air Quality Ammonia ,Sulfide ,Benzene ,Smoke
Sensitive material of MQ135 gas sensor is SnO2, which with lower conductivity in clean air. When target pollution gas exists, the sensor’s conductivity gets higher along with the gas concentration rising.April 28, 2016
UV sensor that measures ‘hidden’ origins of space weather
A physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has helped NASA scientists observe a “hidden” layer of the Sun where violent space weather can originate, by positioning a crucial UV sensor inside a space-borne instrument.April 27, 2016
Global Alcohol Tester Market 2016 Share, China Growth, Research and Development Trends in New Report
The 'Global and Chinese Alcohol Tester Industry, 2011-2021 Market Research Report' is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the global Alcohol Tester industry with a focus on the Chinese market.April 27, 2016
Asia Pacific Led the Pressure Sensors Market
Global pressure sensors market was valued at USD 6.53 billion in 2014, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2014 to 2020.April 27, 2016
Ask MAKE: Liquid level sensor for brewing system?
Hi, I am building an automated brewing system for home brew beer. It will be controlled via an Arduino and network interface.
April 26, 2016
Force Sensor Market Volume Analysis, Segments, Value Share and Key Trends 2016-2026
Force sensors are also known as force transducers that converts an input mechanical force into an electrical output signal.April 26, 2016
Tiny methane sensor attached on a drone successfully spots methane leaks more accurately
Researchers have registered success in a field test in which a small methane gas sensor was attached to a small drone.April 26, 2016
Sony creates curved photo sensor, promising better images and cheaper lenses
Sony revealed the world’s first curved photo sensor last week, and have today followed it up with a sample image showcasing a new display technology that the company hopes will result in cheaper photo sensors while delivering higher-quality images.April 25, 2016
Advanced CO2 Sensor Industry North America Market Research Report 2016
The North America Advanced CO2 Sensor Industry 2016 Market Research Report is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the Advanced CO2 Sensor industry.April 25, 2016
Barometer: a free app that showcases the iPhone 6 barometer sensor
Looking for a cool new free app to try on your brand new iPhone 6? Then look no further than Peter Breitling’s Barometer—a new easy to use barometer app for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.April 25, 2016
An electrochemical sensor for selective determination of sulfamethoxazole in surface water
This study presents a new electrochemical sensor based on a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) modified boron doped diamond (BDD) electrode (MIP/BDD electrode) for the quantitative determination of sulfamethoxazole (SMX).April 22, 2016
Oxide Semiconductor Gas Sensors
Semiconductor gas sensors utilize porous polycrystalline resistors made of semiconducting oxides.April 22, 2016
Research details developments in the Global gas sensor market 2016 size, shares
Firstly, the report provides a basic overview of the industry including its definition, applications and manufacturing technology. Then, the report explores the international and Chinese major industry players in detail.April 21, 2016
Flow Sensors Market Analysis and Forecast (2013 - 2019) - Research and Markets
Flow sensor is a device which is used to measure the flow rate and other variables of fluid passing through.April 21, 2016
Medical Sensors Market by Sensor Type, Placement, Application, & Geography
The global medical sensors market was estimated to be worth USD 8.21 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach USD 15.01 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% between 2016 and 2022.April 21, 2016
Alcohol Tester Market Company Profile and 2011-2016 Production Information in New Report
The 'Global and Chinese Alcohol Tester Industry, 2016 Market Research Report' is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the global Alcohol Tester industry with a focus on the Chinese market.April 20, 2016
Reference design for smart, four-point industrial force sensor
Maxim Integrated has posted details of its Reference Design MAXREFDES82#, for a sensor configuration that measures mass, as well as the centre of mass of the object on it.April 19, 2016
Nonlinear Correction of Methane Sensor Based on Functional Link Neural Network
The nonlinear relation between methane concentration and the output voltage of the sensor is indicated by analysis of detection principle of catalytic methane sensor.April 19, 2016
Lighting control in DIVA: how does Photosensor Controlled Dimming work?
How Photosensor Controlled Dimming (in Lighting Control Groups) works. Does this follow "closed-loop proportional algorithm" and DIVA does multiple simulation in order to calculate the lighting schedule?April 19, 2016
Solar Light Company Announces UV Sensors Are Available for Farming and Agricultural Applications
The sensor can even operate underwater via its weatherproof option, although the depth should not exceed 3 meters. Other features of this product include high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and NIST traceable calibration.April 18, 2016
Apple’s iPhone 6 update: Pressure, temperature and humidity sensors all landing?
It’s another week, and of course another iPhone rumour has popped up, this one concerning the sensors which will be on board the next-gen smartphone.April 18, 2016
NASA develops miniature gas sensor to tests methane gas on Mars
American space agency has developed miniature gas sensor to test the presence of methane gas on the Mars.April 18, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to include UV sensor to alert of dangers of sun exposure
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will have a UV light sensor to help alert users to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun.April 15, 2016
Digital Humidity Sensors with Integrated Contamination Protection
At the SENSOR+TEST 2016 the Austrian sensor specialist E+E Elektronik presents for the first time the new digital humidity and temperature sensors EEH110 and EEH210.April 15, 2016
Gas Sensor Market 2016 Manufacturing Technology Development and Trends in Global and Chinese Region
Market-Research-Reports.com adds "Global and Chinese Gas Sensor Industry, 2016 Market Research Report" latest study of 150 pages, published in Jan 2016, to the Electrical & Electronic intelligence collection of its store.April 15, 2016
Position Sensor Market Worth 5.85 Billion USD by 2022
The increasing integration of position sensors in automotive and growing trends of industrial automation among others are the major drivers for the position sensor market.April 14, 2016
Toyota recalls 390,000 vehicles over fuel pressure sensors
Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday recalled around 390,000 vehicles in Japan and overseas to tighten a fuel pressure sensor attachment to the delivery pipe to remedy an issue which may result in leakage.April 14, 2016
New SUNX Digital Air Flow Sensor with an Integrated Dual Color Display to Improve Productivity
New Providence, NJ - Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America today announced the release of new digital air flow sensor, the FM-200 series under SUNX brand, which offers users greater usability and high performance.April 14, 2016
NASA, UC Merced successfully test miniature methane sensor
Researchers from the UC Merced Mechatronics, Embedded Systems and Automation (MESA) Lab and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) recently tested JPL miniature methane gas sensor .April 13, 2016
Use capacitive sensing to Implement reliable liquid level sensor
Capacitive sensing technology has become the primary technology underlying touch interfaces. However, capacitive sensing is not limited to creating dynamic buttons and sliders on different appliances for the user interface.April 13, 2016
Humidity Sensor Market: Some Leading Market Players
Humidity sensors are sensors that convert the moisture content in air, gases, bulk materials or soil into an electric output signal.April 12, 2016
Gas Sensor Manufacturer to Deliver Innovation Session at Sensor + Test
Honeywell company, City Technology, a World leading manufacturer of gas sensors, will be exhibiting at Sensor + Test 2015 on 19- 21 May in Nurnberg, Germany.April 12, 2016