Test & Measurement


Extremely low powered clock VCO offered in a Sub-L package

Z-Communications now offers the RoHS compliant VCO model SMV4596L-LF for highly stable clock generators. The device covers 4595MHz to 4598MHz within a tuning voltage range of 0 to 2.5VDC. This low-cost VCO consumes typically less than 15mW

Z-Communications | 01-06-2020

Infrared thermometer helps detect potential food safety problems

The Comark FoodPro Plus, available now from RS Components, couples an infrared non-contact thermometer for surface scans together with a probe thermometer for internal temperature readings. An integrated countdown timer with alarm monitors

RS Components | 27-05-2020

Online calculators to help speed electronic design process

Mouser offers a single destination for technical resources and tools to assist design engineers through the design process. The company's free Technical Resource Center now provides an extensive line up of online calculators created to s

Mouser Electronics | 27-05-2020

Companies join forces to deliver IoT modules for smart applications

Arrow Electronics, Panasonic Industry, and STMicroelectronics have launched a low-power wireless multi-sensor edge-intelligence solution for smart factory, smart home and smart life applications. The IoT Solution Module combines Arrow’s

Panasonic | 26-05-2020

Vector signal generators suit a wide range of application fields

Saelig Company introduces the Siglent SSG5000X RF Signal Generators which generate analog and vector signals across a frequency range of 9kHz to 4GHz/6GHz with a 0.001Hz frequency setting resolution. They provide outstanding performance in

Saelig | 20-05-2020

IR thermometer measures a wide temperature range

The Extech 42545 high-temperature IR thermometer, available now from RS Components, measures up to 1832F with 50 to one distance to target ratio with a laser pointer to identify the target area. This device is supplied with large backlit di

RS Components | 14-05-2020

Proximity and ambient light sensor with infrared emitter

The Vishay Semiconductor VCNL4010, available now from RS Components, is a fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor. Fully integrated meaning the infrared emitter is incorporated in the package. It has 16-bit resolution. It compri

RS Components | 13-05-2020

Precision temperature sensor for DDR5 memory modules

Renesas Electronics offers a new precision temperature sensor, the TS5111, aimed at DDR5 memory modules as well as a multitude of other applications including SSDs, computing motherboards, and communications equipment that demand accurate,

Renesas | 11-05-2020

Phase noise analyser for precision oscillator characterisation

To assist research and manufacturing engineers produce precise and accurate measurement of frequency signals, incorporating those generated by atomic clocks and other high-performance frequency reference modules and subsystems, Microchip Te

Microchip Technology | 05-05-2020

Professional finger sensor does work of medical sleep labs closed due to COVID-19

Nordic Semiconductor has announced that medtech startup, Ectosense, is using Nordic nRF52832 and nRF52810 SoCs respectively in both versions of its state-of-the-art, battery-powered NightOwl home sleep testing wearable. Due to the closur

Nordic | 04-05-2020

Digital temperature sensor meets clinical thermometry specification standards

Analog Devices ADT7422 Digital Temperature Sensor is intended to meet the ASTM E1112 standard of clinical thermometry specification. This temperature sensor functions with 210µA of the average supply current at 3V. The sensor gives a 16-

Analog Devices | 01-05-2020

Three-axis accelerometer for cell phones and product motion sensing

The mCube MC3479 Three-Axis Accelerometer, available from Mouser, is a small form factor, integrated digital output three-axis accelerometer with a feature set optimised for cell phones and consumer product motion sensing. The accelerome

Mouser Electronics | 30-04-2020

Smart camera provides all-in-one solution for complex in-line inspection challenge

Cognex Corporation has introduced the In-Sight D900 embedded vision system. A first-of-its-kind solution, the device features the company's ViDi deep learning software inside an In-Sight industrial-grade smart camera. The self-contained sys

Cognex | 29-04-2020

Sensors with long-range presence and proximity sensing for light-curtain applications

New Yorker Electronics now offers a new series of Vishay Intertechnology IR sensor modules intended for light curtain and perimeter guard applications. Offered in five compact packages, they provide a fast 300μs reaction time. This TSSP9 se

New Yorker Electronics | 27-04-2020

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