Usually, when you need to sense something in a project, the answers are straightforward. Want to sense air temperature? There’s a sensor for that. Particulate content in the air? There’s a sensor for ...

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Current sensor development is tending toward increased complexity in sensor systems. The greater flexibility and lower production cost associated with advanced, integrated electronic technology allows ...

Consider an OEM’s plan to use a 3-axis accelerometer to measure the angular acceleration of a laptop. The concept is to use this information to determine if the laptop is falling, sliding or tipping ...