The tiny SHTC1 humidity and temperature sensor is specifically designed for mobile devices where size is a critical factor. Sensirion has rigorously followed the maxim "smaller is better” and developed the world’s smallest sensor in its class, measuring a mere 2 x 2 x 0.8 mm. The sensor is based on the proven CMOSens® Technology, which allows the sensor and the signal processing electronics to be combined on a single silicon chip to achieve small device size. Production is targeted at high volume to allow low unit prices to be achieved by economy of scale. The supply voltage of 1.8 V is also fully in line with the needs of the target industry ...

Andreas Meile

Head Marketing & Communications

SENSIRION, Laubisruetistrasse 50

CH-8712 Staefa ZH, Switzerland

Tel. +41 44 306 40 00, fax +41 44 306 40 30

E-mail: andreas.meile@sensirion.com

Web: http://www.sensirion.com

Technical Ceramics Highlights Ultrasonic Flow Sensors

Morgan Technical Ceramics showcased its expertise in producing components used in domestic smart metering applications for the home to measure consumed utilities, including water-coupled sensors for heat and water metering and air-coupled sensors for gas metering. Ultrasonic flow sensors are ideal for smart metering of heat energy and water meters. These products can assess the flow measurement of water, by transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves. Time of Flight or Doppler shift flow can be measured by transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves across a liquid channel. Designed using the company’s high-performance piezoelectric materials, the water-coupled sensors are suitable for continuous operation at 16 bar operating pressure and in high temperature environments of up to 120 °C ...

Kristin Nugent,

Morgan Technical Ceramics

Bewdley Road, Stourport,

Worcestershire, DY13 8QR, USA

Tel.: 617-367-0100 x148

E-mail: Kristin.nugent@mgr1.com

Temperature and Humidity Transmitter with Impressive New Features

Specially designed for HVAC, the EE160 sensor by E+E Elektronik is a cost-effective, highly accurate and reliable solution for measuring relative air humidity and temperature. The precision of E+E's advanced sensor technology is combined with the latest manufacturing technologies to create a product with an outstanding price/performance ratio. The enclosure minimizes installation costs and provides outstanding protection against contamination and condensation, thus ensuring flawless operation ...

E+E Elektronik GmbH

Langwiesen 7

A-4209 Engerwitzdorf, Austria

Tel: +43-7235-605-0

Fax: +43-7235-605-8

E-mail: info@epluse.at

New Magnetic Measuring System for Rotary Applications

Sensor specialist ASM extends its magnetic POSIROT® position sensors range to the combination PMIS4/PMIR5, developed specifically for rotary applications. The advantages of this combination are high EMC protection, large guiding distance tolerance and a superior signal performance up to 327,680 pulses/360°.The incremental, non-contact measuring system PMIS4/PMIR5 consists of the sensor head PMIS4 and an incremental magnetic ring PMIR5. The sensor head is made of a fully enclosed, shielded metal housing. It offers high protection against electromagnetic interference, thermal overload and has protection class IP67. Guiding distance is ± 1 mm. Available output types are HTL, TTL and TTL 24 V ...

Siegfried Baier

ASM Sensors, Inc.

650W. Grand Ave., Unit 205

Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA

Tel.: 1-(630)-832 3202

Fax: 1-(630)-832 3204

E-mail: info@asmsensors.com

New Hall Effect Rotary Position Sensor Offers Comprehensive Options for Harsh Environment Applications

A very comprehensive selection of configuration options and extremely durable construction make BEI Sensors' new Model 9660 Hall Effect rotary position sensor a great choice for demanding harsh environment angular measurement applications across all areas industry. Available in the UK from Variohm EuroSensor, the versatile IP67 rated sensor is available with 24 standard electrical angles through 0º to 360 and 7 termination options including flying leads, Metri-Pack, AMP and Deutsch connectors. Both single or dual redundant outputs configured as voltage, ratiometric, PWM and current combine with input voltages that include 5 VDC, 9..30 VDC and 15..30 VDC. Furthermore, thanks to its modular construction, the 9660 range is available on fast delivery times - even for small quantities ...

Variohm Eurosensor Limited

Williams' Barn

Tiffield Road, Towcester

Northants, NN12 6HP

Tel.: +44 (0) 1327 351004

E-mail: graham@variohm.com

Interface Module for the SGA Load Cell Conditioner

Mantracourt have announced the release of a Bridge Completion Module (SGABCM), a small retro-fit PCB which facilitates connecting a half or quarter-bridge strain gauge to their SGA Load Cell conditioner. An important feature of the Bridge Completion Module is that it is easily installed. It simply screws into the existing load cell connector on the SGA amplifier module. It also has on-board screw terminal connections that accept a wide range of bridge completion resistors, enabling on-site installation without soldering equipment ...

Louise Stubbs

Marketing Coordinator

Mantracourt Electronics, Ltd.

The Drive Farringdon Exeter, Devon

EX5 2JB, UK

Tel.: +44 (0) 1395 232020

E-mail: marketing@mantracourt.co.uk

First MEMS Accelerometer with Min/Max Offset Sensitivity to Temperature Enables Predictable and Quantifiable Performance

NORWOOD, Mass. - Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced the industry’s first MEMS accelerometer with Min/Max offset sensitivity over the full temperature range. The ADXL350 3-axis MEMS accelerometer has maximum offset temperature sensitivity of ±0.31 mg/°C on the X/Y axes and ±0.49 mg/°C on the Z axis, guaranteeing predictable and quantifiable performance across the full temperature range of −40 °C to +85 °C. MEMS accelerometers on the market today specify only typical offset sensitivity to temperature, requiring calibration over temperature to maintain accurate sensor readings. The ADXL350 Min/Max offset sensitivity to temperature specifications guarantee known, quantifiable offset sensor measurements even in applications that are subjected to a wide temperature range. Additionally, the ADXL350 offers low noise density enabling designers to obtain valid measurements from applications with a low noise floor ...

Analog Devices, Inc.

Edie Kramer,

Tel.: 781-937-1734

E-mail: edie.kramer@analog.com

Single-Chip RTD-to-Digital Converter Reduces Integration Costs by 50 %

PLANEGG, Germany – Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announces the industry’s first fully integrated RTD-to-digital converter, a single-chip solution that replaces several discrete components to lower costs by up to 50 %. The MAX31865 offers simple and accurate measurement of temperature, the most commonly measured physical quantity in the industrial space, making it ideal for use in measurement and process control applications. Until now, there was no single-chip resistance temperature detector (RTD) digitizer on the market. The MAX31865 simply and elegantly solves the common industrial design problem of digitizing a platinum RTD (such as a Pt100 or Pt1000) resistance, protects against ±50 V input overvoltages, and detects sensor and cable faults. In addition, the device simplifies resistance measurement by eliminating the precisely matched current sources used for 3-wire sensor connections in conventional designs. The built-in overvoltage protection (OVP) also eliminates the need for external protection circuitry, which lowers cost, reduces board space, and increases factory uptime ...

Solveig Loesch

Maxim Integrated

Senior Manager, EMEA Marketing Communications

Tel.: +49 89 85 799-561

Mobile: +49 172 472 97 30

E-mail: solveig.loesch@maximintegrated.com

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