Quantum devices that measure Earth's magnetic fields could help replace GPS—if researchers can figure out how to tell when ...

A Hall-effect sensor is a transducer that converts a magnetic field directly into a usable electrical voltage. It enables ...

A new family of permanent magnet linear displacement (PLCD) sensors is based on the electromagnetic induction principle, which places a primary winding around a soft ...

Magneto-resistive to exhibit highest growth rate in magnetic current sensor market. Magneto-resistive technology-based current sensors are expected to exhibit the highest CAGR in the current magnetic ...

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Sensors help microprocessor-based systems find their bearings. Where would embedded systems be without them? Sensors provide the windows through which microprocessor-based systems can observe their ...

Because optical encoders are functionally similar, “resolution” is often used as a main characteristic for magnetic encoders, a device providing the angle of a magnet attached to a mechanical shaft ...

These non-magnetic inductive-sensor interface ICs offer high performance, features, and ease of use via coil-development ...

A young Research Triangle Park startup will attempt to rival China’s dominance of rare earth magnets from a future plant ...

Figure 1a shows a slotted optical switch. An LED is mounted in a plastic housing, facing a phototransistor, but separated by a gap. If something moves into the gap, it blocks the light path between ...