The MB1240 ultrasonic distance sensor from the XL-MaxSonar-EZ family is made by a US-based manufacturer company like MaxBotix Inc. They manufacture different sensors to use in different indoor and outdoor applications. Among them, the MB1240 ultrasonic sensor is one of the most popular types and is used in robotic applications with various servos & motors. The Maxbotix also sells 1 mm resolution sensors with a higher refresh rate. This article provides brief information on MB1240 ultrasonic … [Read more...]

Maxim Integrated is a manufacturing company of electronic components that designs, creates, and sells different analog as well as mixed-signal ICs to use in different fields like industrial computing markets, automotive, consumer, communications, etc. The product collection of Maxim's mainly includes sensors, digital ICs, analog ICs, communication solutions, power & battery management integrated circuits, interface ICs, digital ICs, microcontrollers, etc. This company invented MAX30100 Pulse … [Read more...]

An infrared sensor is a module, used for either detecting or emitting IR radiation of certain physical appearance of its surroundings, and also it detects motion & decides the amount of heat generated through an object. There are many IR sensors available in the market, from them, E18-D80NK is an adjustable IR sensor that requires a modulated infrared signal to detect the objects. This article provides brief information on E18-D80NK Adjustable Infrared Sensor, pin configuration, circuit, and … [Read more...]

Generally, air pollution can be caused by smoke, dust, wildfires, climate change, etc. At present, air pollution causes many health problems for human beings like different diseases Silicosis, Nausea, and Flu. So air quality measuring is very important and becoming more necessary in many cities. So GP2Y1010AU0F optical dust sensor is installed at various places like where high hygiene is required to detect the dust and air quality in the environment like hospitals, laboratories, restaurants, … [Read more...]

In electrical systems, the AC current sensors or current transformer sensors are simple and affordable devices used to monitor performance and efficiency and generate analog output signals. These are real-time current monitoring devices that can predict component failures, reduce downtime, and plan preventive maintenance. There are different types of current sensors used in industrial equipment, voltage, and current measurements, ADC circuits, household equipment, data acquisition systems, etc. … [Read more...]

In 1966, the first home security system was invented by an African American Marie Van Brittan Brown. The latest technology introduced smart home security/alarm systems to avoid complex installation processes, and endless wiring to protect the business and homes from intruders with wireless connectivity. Home alarm systems require a variety of sensors such as heat sensors, proximity sensors, and magnetic door sensors to monitor the security status of your home. Based on its performance, accuracy, … [Read more...]