An example is the sensing of a rotary cam position. The oblong shape of the cam dictates use of a sensor able to detect different shapes and sizes. A simple prox sensor merely detects the presence or ...

As more sensors and actuators are added into electronic devices, pressure is growing to more seamlessly move data seamlessly back and forth between analog and digital circuitry. Analog and digital ...

Also known as “smart everything,” the Internet of Things (IoT) is grabbing headlines across the industry. As any great new technology, it comes wrapped in shiny paper that touts it as the solution for ...

WAGO’s new IP67 rated I/O-Link analog converters offer a solid and cost-effective solution for incorporating conventional analog sensors and actuators with I/O-Link communications. The ...

Capacitive sensing is a contactless-sensing technique with numerous applications, ranging from proximity sensing (Fig. 1), gesture recognition, automotive rain sensors, and remote liquid-level sensing ...

When designing an ADC, your initial approach may be to define the required resolution and select a device that matches your needs. To get the required system precision, you add the necessary analog ...

MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) microphone technology is here to stay, so it is crucial to understand that technology. When it comes to choosing an analog or digital MEMS microphone, the ...

The move toward multi-die assemblies and the increasing value of sensor data at the edge are beginning to focus attention and raise questions about security in analog circuits. In most SoC designs ...