Depending upon the distance between the surface of a capacitance probe and a target source, the electrical capacitance that is formed between these two objects will vary. In an effort to improve ...

Most proximity sensors use an electromagnetic field to sense the presence of a target metal. But there are times when it's necessary to sense nonmetallic materials such as plastics, liquids, or ...

Capacitive sensors are found in a wide range of equipment, from consumer electronics to industrial/process control. Touch buttons are increasingly found in lamps and dimmers. Motion detectors can ...

Atmel has announced the ATA6285 and ATA6286 microcontroller-transmitter ICs with sensor interface for tire pressure monitoring (TPMS) sensor gauge systems. Atmel has announced availability of ATA6285 ...

The advances of smart motion systems will trickle down into several different markets. Smart motion systems are defined by their use of connected networks, advanced sensors, autonomous machinery, and ...

New York, April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a recent report by Reports Insights, the Capacitive Sensors market is poised for robust expansion and is anticipated to hit around US$ 41.05 ...

When Ars’ own Lee Hutchinson and Peter Bright tried out the Virtuix Omni a few months ago, the demo made use of a detached Kinect sensor to track players' walking and running motions. At CES this week ...

3M Touch Systems announces the commercial availability of a new polyester-based projected capacitive touch screen solution. MicroTouch Flex Capacitive Touch Sensors from 3M are ideal for high-volume ...

Norwood, Mass. — Advanced sensing technology in Analog Devices, Inc.'s programmable 14-channel capacitance-to-digital converter (CDC) for handheld consumer applications is said to enable touch ...