The integration of semiconductors into these sensors has been largely supported by the increasing number in our smartphones.
By Benedette Cuffari
11 Apr 2019
Piezoelectric materials, of which piezoceramic materials are a subset, are useful because they can generate an electrical charge from a physical force & mechanical deformation.
By Liam Critchley
26 Mar 2019
Fuel level sensors allow fuel consumption to be monitored. They consist of two main components: the sensing system itself and the indicator.
By Liam Critchley
26 Mar 2019
Over the past several years, high-resolution cameras, based on charge-coupled devices (CCDs) & complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors, have replaced traditional cameras in microscopy.
By Benedette Cuffari
26 Mar 2019
In this article, we look at the many types of sensors used in commercial aircraft.
By Liam Critchley
25 Mar 2019
In this article, we look at the ways in which sensors are used to measure various properties of a lubricant to ensure that it is still fit for use.
By Liam Critchley
25 Mar 2019
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a broad range of organic chemicals containing carbon and hydrogen.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
5 Mar 2019
Some non-invasive glucose monitoring devices are based on sensors using near-infrared, mid-infrared or Raman spectroscopy and photoacoustics.
By Benedette Cuffari
26 Feb 2019
Most sensors operate using semiconductors and are therefore called semiconductor sensors.
By Dr. Liji Thomas
13 Feb 2019
Encoder sensors have been developed and tested for their usefulness when applied to electron microscopy (EM) systems.
By Benedette Cuffari
4 Feb 2019