DW Series round metal inductive proximity sensors with analog outputs are now available from AutomationDirect in 8mm, 12mm, 18mm and 30mm cylindrical sizes. These reliable DC-powered (10-30V or 15-30V ...

Machines need sensors and transmitters to operate reliably and consistently. All it takes is a small drop in air pressure or a slight jam to cause a machine to crash; these sorts of problems can often ...

MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) microphone technology is here to stay, so it is crucial to understand that technology. When it comes to choosing an analog or digital MEMS microphone, the ...

An example is the sensing of a rotary cam position. The oblong shape of the cam dictates use of a sensor able to detect different shapes and sizes. A simple prox sensor merely detects the presence or ...

In Part 2 of our Digital Electronics Course, we will get a better understanding of the importance of digital electronics compared to analog electronics. Systems are made much simpler at both the ...

What is an analog front-end (AFE)? Why use an AFE? AFE tradeoffs in energy-meter design. Sensors provide analog signals that need to be converted to digital values via analog-to-digital converters ...

Most real-world variables are analog—the speed you’re traveling, your car’s tire air pressure and its battery voltage. These and many other quantities are being monitored by millions ...

As previously mentioned, the feedback sensors include position sensors to track the rotor’s location, current sensors to measure the motor phase currents, voltage sensors to monitor the DC bus voltage ...

This article explores key mixed-signal applications, highlighting the difference between signal-path faults and rail-driven ...

Confused by analog-to-digital converter specifications? Here's a primer to help you decipher them and make the right decisions for your project. Although manufacturers use common terms to describe ...