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By Redding Traiger | May 15, 2025

Automotive wire-to-board connector meets low-voltage standard

Hirose has developed an automotive wire-to-board connector that meets the GMW3191 standard for low-voltage automotive applications and the ADM-F-0006 vibration test standard to ensure reliability and durability in harsh environments. Featuring a unique contact spring structure for vibration resistance and a rugged center lock that prevents mis-mating, the KM32A Series offers a tensile/pry strength of […]

By Emma Lutjen | May 8, 2025

Surface-mount switches maintain performance across automotive to medical applications

Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced the KSC XA Series Soft Sound Tactile Switches designed for surface-mount technology applications requiring quiet operation with reliable tactile feedback. The switches feature an extended cage for potting compatibility and high actuation force options for deliberate operation, making them suitable for automotive, medical, industrial, and premium consumer electronics applications. The KSC […]

By Emma Lutjen | May 8, 2025

Automotive ambient light sensor produces I2C signal output

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced the VEML4031X00, an AEC-Q100 qualified ambient light sensor designed for automotive applications. The sensor integrates an ambient light sensing (ALS) photodiode and an infrared (IR) photodiode within a compact surface-mount package measuring 4.38 mm × 1.45 mm × 0.6 mm. Its narrow width allows for use in space-limited designs, including […]

By Randy Frank | May 7, 2025

How did sensing help identify the Las Vegas Tesla torcher?

As part of a global campaign targeting and seeking to punish Elon Musk for his involvement in DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency), many people damaged Tesla vehicles, Tesla sales and service centers, and even Tesla public chargers. One of the more significant attacks occurred at a Las Vegas dealership where several (at least 5) […]

By Redding Traiger | May 6, 2025

MEMS IMU supports both UART and SDLC protocols for simplified legacy system integration

Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. introduced the IMU-H100, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement unit (IMU)developed to enhance tactical guidance and navigation capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), short-range missiles, and precision guidance munitions, as well as a variety of commercial applications. As unmanned vehicle technology improves and personnel safety becomes a top priority, military and […]

By Rachael Pasini | May 5, 2025

Amprius launches new production-ready 450 Wh/kg SiCore battery for aerospace

Amprius Technologies announced the launch of its 450 Wh/kg SiCore lithium-ion battery. This is the company’s most energy-dense SiCore cell, offering 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L, and is expected to move to mass production in the near term through its global manufacturing partners. Built with a proprietary silicon anode material system, this SiCore cell delivers up…

By Rachael Pasini | May 5, 2025

Selecting silicone for space: where to start

Function, purity, and process are key considerations when researching aerospace materials. Daniel Hess, applications engineer at NuSil, explains silicone’s unique characteristics and guidance for choosing the right material. Humans have used silicon-based materials for thousands of years, with archaeological evidence from ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Phoenician cultures. However, Jöns Jakob Berzelius, known as “The Father…

By Redding Traiger | May 2, 2025

SMA connectors deliver 9 GHz frequency in 165 °C environments

Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce new high-performance SMA connectors suited for use with versatile high-frequency 0.81 mm cable or 1.32 mm Double Shielded cable. These SMA plugs feature a threaded coupling mechanism ensuring a secure connection even in rigorous applications. The connectors are tested for up to 500 mating cycles, guaranteeing durability and reliability. […]

By Jim Anderton | April 29, 2025

Why off-highway is the sweet spot for AC electrification technology

Electrification is the hottest segment of engineering in the transportation sector right now. And it’s impossible to talk about the automotive industry without discussing electric cars. But there are many in industry who feel that commercial and off the highway applications are the real sweet spot for electrification. This segment is a place where real…

By Redding Traiger | April 29, 2025

Automotive-grade sensors operate across extended temperature range from -40 °C to 175 °C

Infineon Technologies AG introduces the XENSIV TLE4960x magnetic switch family. Developed in accordance with ISO 26262, the TLE4960x switches integrate diagnostic functions to support functional safety applications with requirements up to ASIL B. They are the only ASIL-B-compliant switches on the market that can address a wide range of automotive applications, including window regulators, sunroof […]

By Redding Traiger | April 28, 2025

High-density automotive connector features 0.3 mm pitch

Hirose Electric has launched one of the industry’s smallest back-flip FPC connectors for automotive and other harsh environment applications. With a low profile of 1.2 mm and a space-saving 0.3 mm pitch (0.6 mm mounting pitch), the FH79 Series offers a reduction in width of approximately 40% compared to standard 0.5 mm pitch connectors. The […]

By Redding Traiger | April 22, 2025

Global shutter sensor operates with 1/4.51-inch optical format

OMNIVISION announced the new OX01N1B image sensor for in-cabin automotive driver monitoring systems (DMS). The device is the newest addition to OMNIVISION’s industry-leading Nyxel near-infrared (NIR) technology family of automotive sensors and is a 1.5-megapixel (MP) RGB-IR or monochrome BSI global shutter (GS) sensor with a pixel size of 2.2 microns (µm) and an optical […]

By Rachael Pasini | April 22, 2025

Master Bond’s new toughened UV-curable adhesive cures rapidly

Master Bond UV15-7HP is a low-viscosity, easy-to-apply, one-part, UV-curable adhesive system. Optimal adhesion is achieved in bond line thicknesses of 0.001 to 0.003 in., and it can cure rapidly with a minimum intensity of 20 to 40 mW/cm2 using a UV light source emitting at a wavelength of 320 to 365 nm. The material can…

By Puja Mitra | April 18, 2025

Innovative aircraft interiors: Vaupell’s sustainable approach

As the aviation industry evolves, Vaupell, a Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. company, continues to provide solutions that focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. With a strong background in aircraft interiors and cargo solutions, Vaupell is advancing the development of aircraft interiors through material innovation, thoughtful design, and strategic partnerships. A vision for product innovation  Vaupell’s…

By Redding Traiger | April 8, 2025

Hall-effect sensor detect X, Y, and Z directions

Diodes Incorporated introduces its first automotive-compliant* 3D linear Hall effect sensor. The AH4930Q detects the magnetic field in the X, Y, and Z directions, allowing for reliable and high-precision contactless rotary motion and proximity detection. Applications include rotary and push selectors on infotainment systems, stalk gear shifters, door handles and locks, and powered seat adjusters. The […]

By Redding Traiger | April 8, 2025

360° angular range sensors with customizable sub-segment measurement capabilities

TDK Corporation introduces the stray-field robust Micronas HAL/HAR 35xy* 2D Hall-effect position sensor family for automotive and industrial applications. Building on the success of the HAL/HAR 39xy series, the new sensors offer enhanced features and capabilities to meet the growing demand for stray-field robust 2D position detection in linear and angular applications. While the HAL/HAR […]

By Redding Traiger | April 4, 2025

Automotive color sensor detects RGB and IR light

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced the industry’s first AEC-Q100 qualified RGBIR color sensor. The Vishay Semiconductors VEML6046X00 features a highly sensitive photodiode, low noise amplifier, and 16-bit ADC in a miniature, opaque 2.67 mm by 2.45 mm surface-mount package with a low 0.6 mm profile. With separate red, green, blue, and infrared (IR) […]

By Redding Traiger | April 3, 2025

wire-to-wire system simplifies mil/aero connections

Littelfuse, Inc. announced the AeroSplice Wire-to-Wire Connecting Solution, a wire splicing system designed to streamline and standardize wire connections in aviation and defense applications. AeroSplice simplifies the often tedious and error-prone process of manual wire splicing, providing a fast, reliable, and easy-to-use alternative tailored to meet the stringent MIL-SPEC (MIL-DTL-24308) requirements of the aviation and defense […]

By Rachael Pasini | April 3, 2025

What to expect at AeroDef Manufacturing 2025 in Detroit

AeroDef Manufacturing 2025 is a three-day event featuring advanced technology exhibits, thought leadership, and educational sessions from manufacturing industry experts and aerospace and defense leaders. With direction from leading companies, such as BAE Systems, Bell Textron, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX, Boeing, and more, AeroDef brings together top government and industry leaders, focuses on a…

By Aimee Kalnoskas | March 31, 2025

Beyond the drivetrain: sensor innovation in automotive

By Karsten Köhler, Business Development Manager at TDK-Micronas The auto industry is amid two transformative trends: the gradual transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric motors and drivetrains and the ongoing development of driver assistance and self-driving features. Sensor technology is famously integral to both trends, but electrification and assisted driving account for only […]

By Rachael Pasini | March 27, 2025

Sitech spotlights RodRadar’s Live Dig Radar real-time strike avoidance solution

An excavator digging at a construction site with RodRadar's Live Dig Radar embedded into the machine.

RodRadar, developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), a real-time underground utility strike avoidance technology embedded in excavation equipment, has entered a strategic distribution agreement with Sitech Deutschland, a provider of construction technology solutions in Germany. This collaboration aims to advance excavation safety, empowering contractors to see what lies beneath in real time, eliminating blind digging,…

By Redding Traiger | March 26, 2025

Sensor offers ±1K accuracy across -40 °C to +150 °C operating range

TDK Corporation launches B58101A0851A000, the first in a new line of immersion temperature sensors (ITS), designed specifically for EV powertrain cooling applications. This highly responsive, fully sealed NTC thermistor is engineered to provide fast and precise temperature control, e.g., for oil-cooled systems. Oil cooling is anticipated to become the dominant temperature management method in the […]

By Miles Budimir | March 20, 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE introduces DR2C motor, an IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motor

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SEW-EURODRIVE is setting a new standard for efficiency with the launch of the DR2C motor, an IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motor engineered for wide speed range operation and maximum long-term energy cost reductions. Designed for industries focused on minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), the DR2C reduces energy consumption, minimizes heat losses, and enhances operational reliability—delivering…

By Jeff Shepard | March 19, 2025

What sensors are needed to fly hypersonic missiles?

Maneuverability and guidance systems, not just raw speed, are key differentiators for hypersonic missiles. That requires aerodynamic pressure sensors, optical sensors, inertial sensors, space-based tracking, infrared sensors, and more. All are combined into a single guidance system using sensor fusion. This article reviews the sensor types for hypersonic guidance, navigation, and target acquisition systems. Hypersonic […]

By Jeff Shepard | March 12, 2025

What sensors are needed to counter the hypersonic threat?

The old analogy of missile defense as “hitting a bullet with a bullet” no longer applies. The muzzle velocity of bullets is “only” 1,800 mph. A hypersonic missile travels at about 3,900 mph, twice as fast. A bullet can’t catch a hypersonic missile! To implement a hypersonic missile defense, it takes a comprehensive suite of […]

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