Protecting microelectromechanical system sensors in harsh environments
07 March, 2013Sensors used in harsh conditions, such as deep-sea oil wells, must withstand extreme temperatures and pressures for hundreds of hours without failing. Researchers have investigated two metal alloys that could give microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors better protection in the toughest environments.
Ircon 7V series infrared sensor for Modline 7 infrared thermometer
05 December, 2012The Ircon 7V series of infrared sensors has been added to the Modline 7 infrared thermometers. The new models provide solutions for the semiconductor industry and are one of eight in a series launched by Ircon earlier this year.
Fluke Ti105 and TiR105 thermal imagers
22 October, 2012The Ti105 helps plant technicians, HVAC/R professionals and electricians maintain and inspect electrical and mechanical equipment and components.
150°C surface temperature sensors
11 October, 2012TDK NTC temperature sensors have optional types with lug terminals for the measurement of surface temperatures from -40 to +150°C.
Harting current sensor range for harsh conditions
07 May, 2012The latest current sensors have a robust design, making them suitable for harsh conditions such as rail and renewable energy.
EPCOS ceramic PTC thermistor sample kits
05 August, 2011 byTDK-EPC has three sample kits of ceramic PTC thermistors from EPCOS available.
Turck TTM temperature transmitter series
14 April, 2011 byA range of temperature transmitters - the TTM series - features an analog output that eliminates the need for specialised RTD PLC input cards. The stainless steel connections make them particularly suitable for the food and beverage industries.
Maxim MAX6581 temperature sensor
23 September, 2010 byMaxim has introduced the MAX6581, a ±1°C accurate, 8-channel temperature sensor. It has seven remote-sensing channels to monitor ASICs, FPGAs, CPUs and boards with multiple hot spots.
Energy-scavenging power sensors
11 May, 2010It can be inconvenient to replace batteries in electronic devices that need to work for a long period of time, either in biomedical monitoring systems worn by a patient or in monitors for machinery or industrial installations in remote or inaccessible situations.
Self-validating thermocouple
21 January, 2010Scientists at Britain's National Physical Laboratory have developed a self-validating thermocouple technology which incorporates metal-carbon eutectic alloy fixed points. This means that the thermocouple can self-validate, or check that it is measuring the temperature correctly.
Current sensor
16 September, 2009 byYageo Corporation has released its PF1206 ultra-low resistance current sensor designed for mini portable device applications.
Temperature monitors
17 April, 2009 byMaxim has introduced the MAX6622/MAX6636 ±1°C accurate, 5-/7-channel temperature sensors.
Temperature nodes
14 April, 2009 byBanner Engineering has released analog thermocouple and RTD instrumentation nodes for the SureCross wireless network.
Flat chip sensors
14 April, 2009 byVishay has released platinum SMD flat chip temperature sensors that offer thin film technology in three standard chip sizes — 0603, 0805 and 1206.
PVC-free temperature sensor
01 July, 2008With its M3000 series, Epcos has developed a temperature sensor with a PVC-free cable that contains no halogens, environmentally harmful plasticisers or stabilisers with heavy metals.
