RoboteQ    Phoenix, AZ 85022
May 16, 2013 With resolution of 1 mm, MGS1600C detects and reports position of magnetic field along its horizontal axis. This 165 mm-wide sensor measures its lateral distance from center of track from height of up to 60 mm, accommodating line-following robotic applications that rely upon adhesive magnetic tape on floor. Enclosed in IP64-rated plastic enclosure, product comes with 2 m, 16-wire, round cable sealed in sensor and offers RS232, USB, CANbus, analog, and PWM ports.

Measurement Specialties, Inc.    Hampton, VA 23666
May 15, 2013 Able to integrate into industrial control, HVAC/R, and heating/cooling systems, TSYS02 series come in TDFN8 surface mount package that measures 2.5 x 2.5 mm and enables use in high-volume applications for on-circuit temperature control. Fully calibrated products offer I²C, PWM, or SDM (Sigma Delta Modulation) data output option, depending on model, and 16-bit temperature sensing resolution. Drawing 12.5 µA max, -40 to +125°C rated sensors suit automotive and medical applications.

Pepperl+Fuchs    Twinsburg, OH 44087
May 10, 2013 Available in 4 sensing modes – background evaluation, advanced thru-beam, polarized retroreflective, and background suppression – to suit application, R2 Series has 24 x 7.5 x 11.2 mm housing, flush and wear-resistant antistatic glass lens, and 45° cable outlet. Max sensing distances vary by detection mode; thru-beam mode sensors feature 8.2 ft max range, 600 µsec response time, and 10–30 Vdc supply. Threaded mounting holes and 15 mm mounting hole separation are standard on all versions.

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94089
May 10, 2013 Designed specifically for secondary cameras in notebooks, tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs, OV9728 HD CameraChip™ Sensor utilizes 1.75-micron OmniBSI+™ pixel architecture to deliver HD video performance that exceeds Microsoft® Lync™ and Skype® specifications for video quality. Device captures 720 p HD video at 30 frames/second or cropped VGA video at 60 fps. Housed in 6 x 6 x 3 mm module, chip features 1/6.5 in. optical format and one-lane MIPI interface.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
May 09, 2013 Bluetooth® low energy advanced remote control kit enables direct control of Bluetooth Smart Ready devices, such as PCs, laptops, and tablets devices. Also, solution enables Bluetooth Smart devices to configure advanced remote control solution OTA. Pin-to-pin and SoC digital domain compatibility between CC253x ZigBee technology and CC254xBluetooth low energy SoC enables manufacturers to complement ZigBee® RF4CE remote designs with Bluetooth low energy technology.

All Sensors Corp.    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
May 09, 2013 Available in 3.3 and 5 V supply voltage options, DLVR Series offers pressure ranges of 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, and 60 in.H2O with 14-bit internal resolution and 1% total error band. Customizable sensors utilize CoBeam2™ Technology, optimizing sensitivity while minimizing package stress and position sensitivity. Supplied in miniature package with SIP and DIP configurations, sensors are suitable for battery operated devices, medical breathing devices, remote sensing, HVAC, and industrial controls.

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH    Regensburg D-93049  Germany
May 07, 2013 Containing infrared LED and 2 detectors, Model SFH 7776 registers ambient brightness – even behind dark smartphone covers – and prevents unintentional responses from touchscreen during telephone calls. Digital sensor features working range up to 16 cm and does not need lenses to collect emitted IR light. In standby mode, device consumes just 0.8 µA. In addition, proximity sensor eliminates crosstalk, so separate optical barriers between IRED and detector are not needed.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
May 07, 2013 Model PX709GW submersible pressure transducers include micromachined silicon sensor as well as fused polyurethane cable, protective nose cone, and, for amplified models, lighting and surge protection. Units operate and are compensated over wide range of temperatures. Available in standard or custom cable lengths, sensors suit level monitoring and control, waste water, well water depth, and tank level applications.

Setra Systems, Inc.    Boxborough, MA 01719
May 06, 2013 Used for measurement of air or other clean gases, AccuSense™ Model ASL variable capacitive pressure sensor can be configured with mA or voltage output, 3 ft cable or 6-pin male bayonet connector electrical terminations, <±0.07% FS RSS or <±0.15% of reading accuracy, and standard or high overpressure options. Sensor can also be configured for both unidirectional and bidirectional ranges and features accuracy at <±0.07% FS over low differential pressure ranges of 0–2.5 in. WC to 0–1 psid.

Thermo Fisher Scientific    Minneapolis, MN 55433
May 01, 2013 Designed with wraparound detector to minimize blind spots, NextGuard™ provides thorough inspection for product contamination. System offers multiple contaminant detection algorithms and ability to modify, test, and change detection parameters on-the-fly. QA check mode automates operator audits and record keeping, while removable conveyor facilitates cleaning/service, and detector diagnostics warn when preventative maintenance is needed. Internet remote support hardware/software is included.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Apr 30, 2013 Compliant with IEEE 802.15.4 operating at 2.4 GHz, OMEGA zSeries lets users monitor and record temperature, RH, and barometric pressure over Ethernet network or Internet without any special software. Wireless end devices mount discretely on wall in clean rooms, laboratories, and any remote facility and transmit up to 300 ft, without obstructions, to Coordinator. Device can trigger email- or text message-based alarm if variables exceed user-determined set points.

Eriez Magnetics    Erie, PA 16506
Apr 26, 2013 Constructed of 304 stainless steel for sanitary environments, such as meat and poultry industries, E-Z Tec® XR-Clean detects foreign objects such as metal, stone, bone, and glass. NEMA 4/IP69-rated system offers inspection rate of 600 unit/min or 200 fpm, and meets USDA, FDA, AMI, and 3A Dairy standards. Measuring 60 in. in length, system features tool-less disassembly for cleaning, down-shoot beam geometry, touchscreen HMI, and auto learn capabilities.

Gems Sensors Inc.    Plainville, CT 06062
Apr 24, 2013 IP67-rated, 2/25 x 1/18 in. CAP-100 Series senses liquid level through walls of various bottle types – plastic, glass, fiberglass – with wall thicknesses to 0.39 in. Monitoring level from outside sealed container, this non-contact, non-intrusive series supports aqueous or non-aqueous liquid detection with choice of Wet- or Dry-Sink switch actuation. Sensors suit medical applications, such as waste, reagent, buffer, or diluent as well as dark, sticky, or viscous fluids.

Toshiba America Electronic Components (TAEC)    Irvine, CA 92618-1811
Apr 24, 2013 As 1080p full HD resolution CMOS image sensor with 1.12 µm pixel, backside illumination (BSI), and integrated color noise reduction (CNR), T4K71 fosters continued development of performance-optimized, ultra-thin smartphones and tablet PCs. Frame rate of 60 fps at 1080p promotes smooth, continuous recording of HD video. Additional features include 2 MP resolution, 1/7.3 in. optical size, and 16:9 aspect ratio.

Andor Technology Ltd.    South Windsor, CT 06074
Apr 18, 2013 Providing up to 95% quantum efficiency, iDus 416 Low Dark-Current, Deep-Depletion CCD features thermo-electric cooling to -95°C, ensuring optimal signal-to-noise ratio. Unit provides 15 µm pixel resolution and 30 mm wide sensor for optimal simultaneous spectral bandpass collection. Fringe-suppression process, ensuring low optical etaloning, comes standard. Plug-and-play USB2.0 connectivity offers rapid set up as well as transportability when connecting to laptops.

Video Products, Inc.    Aurora, OH 44202
Apr 12, 2013 DET-RFLENS RF and Camera Lens Bug Detector locates wireless and wired hidden cameras, dead or alive, and can be used to sweep areas for 1 MHz to 6.0 GHz RF signals – including VHF, UHF, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GSM – from bugs. To prevent false alerts, portable unit offers adjustable LED flash speed for camera detection and RF signal strength for bug detection. There are 3 auto-detecting alarm modes, and detection ranges are 0.16–32.8 ft (RF) and 0.33–65.6 ft (wired camera laser detection).

Meggitt (Maryland), Inc.    Germantown, MD 20876
Apr 08, 2013 By monitoring vibration in nuclear power plants, Wilcoxon 793R Series helps ensure continuous power generation and safety for personnel and equipment. Radiation-hardened units can tolerate cumulative radiation exposure of 1 x 107 RADs and can operate up to 248°F. To ensure reliable data output, Wilcoxon J9T2 cable assemblies feature Tefzel® coating for high energy radiation-resistant protection. Tefzel® meets IEEE 383 Standard and is approved for nuclear power plant use.

Maxxeon Inc.    Ottawa   Canada
Apr 03, 2013 Using UV LED, WorkStar® 224 UV penlight (MXN00224) produces 240+ mW in 395–400 nm wavelength range to facilitate detection of urine and other bodily fluid stains in bathrooms of hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions. T6 aluminum body has Type II violet anodizing, and water resistant design has threaded joints with rubber O-ring seals. Offering ON/OFF operation and momentary action position, inspection tool features sealed tailcap switch rated at 100,000 cycles.

Analog Devices Inc    Norwood, MA 02062
Apr 02, 2013 Supplied in 4 x 4 mm, 16-lead LFCSP, ADL5906 TruPwr™ RMS Power Detector requires single supply of 5 V and few capacitors and can be driven with single-ended or differential input drive. Detector supports RMS-to-DC conversion from 10 MHz to 10 GHz and offers single-ended ±1 dB detection range of up to 67 dB at 2,140 MHz without requiring balun or external input matching. Response-independent of waveform types, product operates from -55 to +125°C and offers power-down capability to 250 µA.

Melexis Inc.    Concord, NH 03301
Mar 29, 2013 With integrated EEPROM that allows re-programmable magnetic switching thresholds, including hysteresis, MLX92232 is constructed on mixed signal CMOS process technology and can be programmed to meet any Hall effect Switch or Latch specification for direct replacement of existing Hall effect sensors. Each AEC-Q100-qualified IC comes in 3-pin SIP or TSOT23 package featuring integrated Hall sensor element with offset cancellation mechanism, voltage regulator, and open-drain output driver.