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...]
MAX30100 Pulse Oximeter Sensor : Pin Out, Specifications, Interfacing, Datasheet & Its Applications
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...]
E18-D80NK Adjustable Infrared Sensor : PinOut, Specifications, Interfacing & Its Applications
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...]
GP2Y1010AU0F Dust Sensor : PinOut, Specifications, Interfacing & Its Applications
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...]
Occupancy Sensor : Working, Circuit, Types & Its Applications
Generally, lighting systems operate with lighting control devices by switching on & off the lights. So there are thousands of lighting systems used in offices and commercial buildings but the operation cost of lighting systems is more so every year many organisations insure losses by paying to work on lighting systems even when there is no one in the office to work. To overcome this problem, the best solution is to adopt an automatic lighting control switch that controls the light by turning … [Read more...]
ZMCT103C Precision Current Sensor: Pin Configuration, Interfacing & Its Applications
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...]
MC38 Magnetic Switch Sensor : Pin Configuration, Interfacing, Working & Its Applications
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...]
Fiber Optic Sensor : Working, Interface with Arduino, Types & Its Applications
Fiber optic sensor is a new branch in fiber optics in competition with the existing communication system. This is a very interesting and also well-known topic in the research field. Fiber optic sensors play a key role in developing the communication system to sense & measure the change within phase, data transmission rate, wavelength, intensity, noise, uneven environmental conditions, extreme heat, high vibration, etc. These sensors are available at less cost, in small size and their … [Read more...]
Biosensor : Woking, Design, Interface with Arduino, Types & Its Applications
At present, biosensor research & development is increasing due to its many benefits like these are low-cost, rapid, and highly responsive. For developing innovative biosensors, interdisciplinary efforts are required beyond conventional specialties. So, a wide range of methods is used for the development of biosensors. This sensor is an extremely valuable device used to measure a wide spectrum of analytes like gases, organic compounds, ions & bacteria. This article discusses an overview … [Read more...]
Optical Sensor : Circuit, Working, Interface with Arduino & Its Applications
A sensor is a device that responds to pressure, thermal energy, acoustic energy, electromagnetic energy, motion, or magnetism by generating an electrical signal. The semiconductor development from 1940 to the 1950s led to compact, less costly, and efficient light-sensing devices like optical sensors. These sensors are mainly developed to enhance the efficiency & reliability of control systems at less cost. Optical sensors are capable of detecting light at a specific electromagnetic spectra … [Read more...]
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