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Advances in sensing technologies are increasing the functionality of devices in many industries including consumer, wearable devices, medical, industrial and automotive. Explore our resources to get technical expertise and stay up to date with sensor trends and sensing technology.
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Explore options for choosing an optical rotary encoder for motion control and position sensing
July 24, 2023
Rotary position sensing is used in motor control and user interface panels. It comprises various encoding methods. Optical encoders can offer advantages. We look at the options and how to choose the right one for your application.
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How are magnetic rotary encoders used in industrial automation?
July 24, 2023
The Hall effect is used in rotary encoders to monitor position, speed and direction in electric motors and rotary dials. The encoder designs vary, so it is helpful to understand the main features and how they affect performance.
The Future of EV charging
EV Charging Series, Part 1: The Future of EV Charging - Revolutionary Developments are Closer Than You Think
By Harvey Wilson   -   May 17, 2023
Electric vehicles (EVs) are big business – you only need to look at Tesla’s share price to see just how big. Imagine how much more valuable the market would be if EVs could charge in a few seconds, not minutes or hours.
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Key Considerations of Condition Monitoring
February 27, 2023
Condition monitoring is one of the pivotal ways in which the advent of Industry 4.0 is bringing about major improvements within the industrial sector.
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How robust testing forms part of the SiC supply chain
October 11, 2022
In high reliability/availability applications, SiC semiconductors are seen as emerging technology. This article explains their benefits and how an end-to-end supply chain with robust testing makes SiC a safe design option.
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Selecting the optimum MCU for your IoT application
September 21, 2022
A plethora of MCUs is available on today’s market, at different price points and offering varying levels of resource such as processing power, security features, supported wireless protocols and power consumption.
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A closer look at SiC quality
June 27, 2022
Silicon carbide builds on established manufacturing methodologies but requires entirely new manufacturing processes. Increasing yield and reducing costs relies on imposing the highest quality at every stage.
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