The jointly developed human-presence detection solution from Socionext and Innatera combines 60 GHz FMCW radar sensing with a neuromorphic Spiking Neural Processor to enable always-on detection at sub-milliwatt power levels. The system processes radar data directly at the edge to distinguish human from non-human motion, including stationary individuals, with reported accuracy above 99%, allowing connected […]
Sensor modules
Board offers 10 mm – 11 m ranging with configurable depth maps
MIKROE has introduced LightRanger 14 Click, an optical sensor add-on board that provides distance and depth measurement using direct time-of-flight technology. The board is intended for embedded systems that require 3D sensing, real-time ranging, or spatial awareness functions, such as people-counting equipment, autofocus mechanisms, robotics, and gesture-recognition systems. The design is based on the ams […]
Four-channel radar sensors feature CAN XL and Ethernet connectivity interfaces
Bosch introduced two system-on-chips for automotive radar sensors supporting SAE level 2+ driver assistance functions. The SX600 and SX601 enable automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, and lane change assistance. The SoCs feature a digital phase-locked loop that adjusts output signal frequency and phase to match input signals. This digital PLL design […]
32 mm sensor module integrates processor for edge processing
AONDevices has launched the AONix™ Edge AI Sensor Module, a 32mm x 32mm platform for battery-operated edge AIoT applications. Developed with P-Logic Consulting and using sensor integration from InvenSense, a TDK group company, the module addresses power consumption and integration requirements for edge AI deployment. The AONix Sensor Module uses the AON11xx processor family for […]
Range sensor, wireless module combine for sensor-to-cloud connectivity
InnoPhase IoT, Inc. announces an end-to-end sensor-to-cloud platform that combines the Talaria TWO (T2) Wi-Fi SoC and TDK InvenSense’s ICU-30201 ultra-long-range ultrasonic time-of-flight range sensor. The integration provides direct connectivity to the cloud without needing external MCUs, lowers power consumption and total cost of ownership, and dramatically increases battery life. The solution targets applications such as smart […]
Four-channel IC delivers 500mA per port with 125°C rating
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced two new semiconductor solutions for the IO-Link market: the CCE4511 four-channel IO-Link master IC and the ZSSC3286 IO-Link ready dual-channel resistive sensor signal conditioner IC. IO-Link, a digital communication protocol used in industrial automation, enables communication between sensors, actuators, and other automation system devices. The technology provides real-time data, diagnostics, […]
How is Zephyr used for edge AI and sensors?
Zephyr is a scalable open-source real-time operating system (RTOS) hosted by the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded technology section of the Linux Foundation. Its modular architecture makes it highly flexible and suitable for resource-constrained edge devices and sensors. This article reviews Zephyr’s structure and features, examines how Zephyr supports neural networks, and discusses how […]
MCU for high-end sensor devices
Renesas Electronics Corporation has expanded its 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) offering with a new RX device for high-end industrial sensor systems. The latest addition, the RX23E-B, is a 32-bit device from its popular RX Family featuring a high-precision analog front end (AFE), specifically designed for systems that demand fast and accurate analog signal measurements. The new […]
What’s a quantum sensor?
Quantum sensing is important in the control of quantum computers and in advanced sensor applications ranging from navigation to medical diagnosis. For a discussion of quantum control, check out the FAQ “What’s quantum control and how is it used?” This FAQ looks at how quantum sensing is used to measure various physical parameters and efforts […]
MOSA and SOSA join the lexicon of military frameworks: part 2
These two military-focused architectural standards provide approaches to system-level development and sensor-centric designs. The previous part of this article discussed the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Reference Frameworks in Defense Acquisition Programs. This part looks at one realization via the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA). Q: What is SOSA, anyway? A: (Warning: there’s a lot […]
