http://www.tempsensornews.com TempSensorNEWS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:44:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/researchers-measure-nanometer-scale-temperature/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/researchers-measure-nanometer-scale-temperature/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:50:08 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=8527 Electro-thermal atomic force microscope cantilever tip enables new nanometrology. Urbana-Champaign IL, USA — Atomic force microscope cantilever tips with integrated heaters are widely used to characterize polymer films in electronics and optical devices, pharmaceuticals, paints, and coatings. These heated tips are also used in research labs to explore new ideas in nanolithography and data storage, [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/researchers-measure-nanometer-scale-temperature/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/new-programmable-digital-output-immersion-style-temp-probe/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/new-programmable-digital-output-immersion-style-temp-probe/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:31:57 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=8490 Precise digital temperature measurement from -40 °F to +302 °F (-40 °C to +150 °C) in the most extreme environments. East Wenatchee WA, USA –(PR.com) — Paine Electronics next generation of Silicon On Insulator (SOI) electronics high pressure and temperature transducers are specifically designed for high reliability, accuracy and long term stability over extended temperature [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/new-programmable-digital-output-immersion-style-temp-probe/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/tmp006-user-guide/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/tmp006-user-guide/#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:48:46 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7492 Dallas TX, USA –  This user’s guide describes the function and operation of Texas Instrument’s TMP006, a non-contact infrared (IR) sensor with a digital interface. This document discusses the most important application-related design considerations to achieve optimal performance when using the TMP006 for surface temperature measurements. Contents 1 Introduction 2 System Overview 3 TMP006 Object [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/tmp006-user-guide/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/thermowells/two-days-left-for-its9-abstracts/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/thermowells/two-days-left-for-its9-abstracts/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:42:09 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7382 Held Once per Decade – The Top Temperature Meeting in Los Angeles – March 2012 ITS9 – the International Temperature Symposium – A friendly reminder that we are just two days away from the July 15 deadline for ITS9 Abstracts. We’ll be sending out a bulk email reminder to our general mail list. Do you [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/thermowells/two-days-left-for-its9-abstracts/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/new-cryogenic-temp-sensor/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/new-cryogenic-temp-sensor/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:42:44 +0000 POGGI http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7307 SENSeOR LAUNCHES -196 °C to 47 °C  SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE Mougins, FRANCE — A new wireless SAW cryogenic temperature sensor chip comes enriching SENSeOR’s product range. It was launched commercially at SENSOR+TEST in Nurnberg (Germany) past June from 7th to 9th. Current available SAW sensors from SENSeOR measure wirelessly temperatures from -15 °C to [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/new-cryogenic-temp-sensor/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/first-single-chip-digital-ir-mems-temp-sensor/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/first-single-chip-digital-ir-mems-temp-sensor/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:06:35 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7231 Enables contactless temperature measurement in portable & consumer electronic applications Developed through Texas Instruments’ ( TI’s) expertise in MEMS technology, the TMP006 is the first of a new class of ultra-small, low power, and low cost passive infrared temperature sensors. It has 90% lower power consumption and is more than 95% smaller than existing solutions, [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/first-single-chip-digital-ir-mems-temp-sensor/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/msi-unveils-n580gtx-lightning-xtreme-edition-triple-temp-monitor/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/msi-unveils-n580gtx-lightning-xtreme-edition-triple-temp-monitor/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:21:02 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7214 New World-Leading Afterburner Feature Taipei, Taiwan — At Computex 2011—the annual technology expo  was held this year from May 31 to June 5 in Taipei.  International motherboard and graphic card maker MSI displayed its new N580GTX Lighting Xtreme Edition (N580GTX Lighting XE). The new N580GTX Lighting XE comes equipped with a new Propeller Blade fan [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/msi-unveils-n580gtx-lightning-xtreme-edition-triple-temp-monitor/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/new-digital-temp-sensor-with-i2csmbus-expanded-interface/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/new-digital-temp-sensor-with-i2csmbus-expanded-interface/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 06:55:27 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=7121 Dallas TX, USA –  TI’s new TMP103 is a digital output temperature sensor in a four-ball wafer chip-scale package (WCSP). The TMP103 is capable of reading temperatures to a resolution of 1 °C. The TMP103 features a two-wire interface that is compatible with both I2C and SMBus interfaces. In addition, the interface supports multiple device [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/new-digital-temp-sensor-with-i2csmbus-expanded-interface/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/product-guide-thermal-management-2nd-edition/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/product-guide-thermal-management-2nd-edition/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:33:07 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6789 From Maxim-IC This product guide showcases Maxim’s industry-leading portfolio of thermal-management devices, which includes temperature sensors and switches, fan controllers, and a highly accurate thermocouple-to-digital converter. Learn how to select the right fan controller and improve designs using multichannel temperature sensors. What’s inside? Thermocouple-to-Digital Converter . 2 Fan Controllers . 3 High-Accuracy Sensors . 7 [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/product-guide-thermal-management-2nd-edition/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-micronsensir-family-of-infrared-detector-emitter-technology/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-micronsensir-family-of-infrared-detector-emitter-technology/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:58:03 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6699 Palatine IL,  USA –  Lumex announces the global launch of the MicronSensIR™ family of infrared detector and emitter technologies. The lead selenide (PbSe) and lead sulfide (PbS) detectors are available in single element and multi-element formats and provide industry-leading sensitivity of 1.5E10 Jones across the 1 to 5.5 micron infrared spectrum. With superior sensitivity, quality [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/new-micronsensir-family-of-infrared-detector-emitter-technology/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/revolutionary-digital-temp-sensors/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/revolutionary-digital-temp-sensors/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:19:35 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6587 Devices Offer High Precision & Integrate Nonvolatile Memory NUREMBERG, Germany,  — /PRNewswire/ — Embedded World 2011 — At Embedded World Nuremberg 2011, Atmel® Corporation has announced the world’s first family of high-precision digital temperature sensors with both integrated nonvolatile registers and integrated Serial EEPROM memory. This combination allows for user-configured settings to be retained across [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/revolutionary-digital-temp-sensors/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/control/temp-sensor-optimized-for-led-lighting/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/control/temp-sensor-optimized-for-led-lighting/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:00:06 +0000 SeikoPR http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6282 Seiko Instruments IC enables safer, more efficient LED lighting designs TOKYO,JAPAN — /PRNewswire/ — Seiko Instruments Inc. has announced the S-5855A Series, a PWM (pulse width modulation) output temperature sensor IC for LED lightning designs. SII’s S-5855A begins to decrease the duty ratio of PWM signal output when the temperature exceeds the specified value. This [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/control/temp-sensor-optimized-for-led-lighting/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/twisted-pair-reads-powers-digital-temp-sensor/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/twisted-pair-reads-powers-digital-temp-sensor/#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:30:56 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6271 Maxim App Note: 4542 Abstract: This circuit is a simple and economical interface for remote IC thermal sensors. The temperature sensor (MAX6576), an absolute temperature-to-period converter that integrates the sensor with the necessary signal electronics, connects to the receiver (a MAX9140 comparator) using a twisted-pair cable that carries power to and signals from the sensor. [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/twisted-pair-reads-powers-digital-temp-sensor/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/tsictm-labkit-for-usbwindows/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/tsictm-labkit-for-usbwindows/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:56:56 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6136 Wattwil, Switzerland –  The TSic LABkitTM is a “plug & play” tool designed for evaluating the TSicTM family of temperature sensor ICs. The LABkitTM offers efficient development for fast temperature sensing applications. Its software allows simultaneous display of up to four temperature signals in real time (data, minimum, maximum, and average) as well as data [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/tsictm-labkit-for-usbwindows/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/thermal_imaging/world-smallest-bulk-technology-te-cooler/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/thermal_imaging/world-smallest-bulk-technology-te-cooler/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:26:05 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6091 Can be mounted on typical TO-56 header as part of an IR Detector System Berlin-Adlershof, Germany –  TEC Microsystems GmbH and RMT introduce the world smallest thermoelectric cooler manufactured by bulk technology. New type belongs to recently developed 1MD03 Series of high-efficiency thermoelectric coolers with low-power consumption. With just 1.6 x 1.0 mm footprint the [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/thermal_imaging/world-smallest-bulk-technology-te-cooler/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/the-evolution-of-infrared-sensing/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/the-evolution-of-infrared-sensing/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:21:19 +0000 KHochrein http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=6063 Introducing the MD Series Temperature Sensor Module Dexter MI, USA — A low cost solution for non-contact temperature measurements from Dexter Research. The sensor is integrated with signal conditioning that reliably produces a calibrated linear digital output in a plug-and-play package having many options. Programmable outputs and flexible power requirements yield a turnkey solution for [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/the-evolution-of-infrared-sensing/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/control/industrys-first-temp-compensated-rtc/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/control/industrys-first-temp-compensated-rtc/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 06:03:34 +0000 Editor http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5494 Maxim’s DS3231M : ±5ppm, I²C Real-Time Clock from -40 °C to +85 °C Sunnyvale CA, USA –  The DS3231M is a low-cost, extremely accurate, I²C real-time clock (RTC). The device incorporates a battery input and maintains accurate timekeeping when main power to the device is interrupted. The integration of the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resonator enhances [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/control/industrys-first-temp-compensated-rtc/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/calibration/%e2%80%9clast-mile%e2%80%9d-temp-indicators/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/calibration/%e2%80%9clast-mile%e2%80%9d-temp-indicators/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:39:05 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5234 Custom time-temperature alarm thresholds Beverly MA, USA — Sensitech’s family of indicators, FreezeAlert, TagAlert, VaxAlert and ThermoAlert provide cost-effective monitoring for last-mile shipments of temperature-sensitive products.  These compact indicators provide the accuracy and reliability of electronic temperature measurement and are 100% tested to NIST®-traceable standards for quality assurance. Custom time-temperature alarm thresholds ensure the maximum [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/calibration/%e2%80%9clast-mile%e2%80%9d-temp-indicators/feed/ 1 http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/new-dexter-temp-sensor-module/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/new-dexter-temp-sensor-module/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:48:51 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5223 Better than 0.5 °C repeatability in the range 0-50 °C with Dexter Research’s MD Series Dexter MI, USA — Dexter Research Center announces the availability of its new MD Series Temperature Sensor Module (TSM). The sensor is integrated with signal conditioning that reliably produces a calibrated temperature output in a plug and play package, with [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/non-contact-sensors/new-dexter-temp-sensor-module/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/ics/world%e2%80%99s-smallest-humidity-sensor/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/ics/world%e2%80%99s-smallest-humidity-sensor/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:23:32 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5118 Sensirion’s SHT-21 digital sensor sets new standard OXFORD, UK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RS Components has announced the exclusive launch of the world’s smallest digital humidity sensor, the Sensirion SHT-21. Samples of the ground-breaking 3 mm x 3 mm digital Relative Humidity and Temperature (RH&T) sensor are in stock at RS warehouses around the world now. “We are seeing [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/ics/world%e2%80%99s-smallest-humidity-sensor/feed/ 2 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/pcba-in-a-wind-tunnel/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/pcba-in-a-wind-tunnel/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:21:18 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=5081 Watch Thermal Management in Action Online –  Mike Haskell of Advanced Thermal Solutions is featured in the latest issue of Surface Mount Technology magazine. Using a miniature wind tunnel, he demonstrates how heat sinks change air velocity to cool printed circuit board (PCB) components. In a video, featured on www.electroiq.com, and in a smaller version [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/pcba-in-a-wind-tunnel/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/biomed/blood-bags-with-rfid-chips/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/biomed/blood-bags-with-rfid-chips/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:00:11 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=4842 Secure Transport From Vein To Vein Image credit: Siemens Blood donations save lives. But it does happen that donations become mixed up en route from the donor to the recipient, or the blood deteriorates because it has not been sufficiently cooled – things which are very difficult to verify before a transfusion takes place. A [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/biomed/blood-bags-with-rfid-chips/feed/ 1 http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/design-considerations-for-digital-thermometers/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/design-considerations-for-digital-thermometers/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:22 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=4844 Data conversion & power solutions yield measurement accuracy, efficiency & small size in optimal digital thermometers Functional block diagram of a digital thermometer (Courtesy Maxim). Sunnyvale CA, USA — Maxim’s contribution to the documentation for use of optimum designs for temperature measurement provides a wealth on online help for designers and novices alike in understanding [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/choosing-sensor/design-considerations-for-digital-thermometers/feed/ 5 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/analog-devices%e2%80%99-digital-temperature-sensors-achieve-highest-accuracy-of-%c2%b1-0-25%c2%b0c-over-industry%e2%80%99s-widest-temperature-range/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/analog-devices%e2%80%99-digital-temperature-sensors-achieve-highest-accuracy-of-%c2%b1-0-25%c2%b0c-over-industry%e2%80%99s-widest-temperature-range/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:45:39 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=4822 HIGHEST ACCURACY OVER INDUSTRY’S WIDEST TEMPERATURE RANGE Norwood MA, USA — Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has introduced two fully calibrated, 16-bit-resolution, high-linearity digital temperature sensors that achieve the industry’s highest level of precision over a wide operating temperature range. The high-precision, low-drift ADT7420 and ADT7320 digital temperature sensors achieve industry best ±0.25 °C accuracy over [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/analog-devices%e2%80%99-digital-temperature-sensors-achieve-highest-accuracy-of-%c2%b1-0-25%c2%b0c-over-industry%e2%80%99s-widest-temperature-range/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/tiny-digital-temp-sensors/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/tiny-digital-temp-sensors/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:30:26 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=4818 STMicroelectronics Miniaturizes Digital Temperature Sensors for Protection of Portable Products GENEVA, Switzerland –  Ultra-small dimensions, plus low-power design and features, enable sophisticated thermal management in products for mobile lifestyles. STMicroelectronics has announced a super-small and power-efficient temperature sensor allowing portable devices to benefit from features such as intelligent thermal protection. As today’s consumer lifestyles demand [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/tiny-digital-temp-sensors/feed/ 0 http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/difficult-rfid-sensing-data-logging-challenges/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/difficult-rfid-sensing-data-logging-challenges/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:31:43 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=4788 New Phase IV Engineering + Melexis Partnership Formed Boulder, Colorado, USA: Phase IV Engineering announces it has partnered with Melexis to create sensor tags based on the release of the revolutionary Melexis MLX90129 HF RFID enabled resistive sensor IC. The partnership between Phase IV and Melexis will optimize opportunities to deploy this powerful passive sensing [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/contact/difficult-rfid-sensing-data-logging-challenges/feed/ 1 http://www.tempsensornews.com/generic-temp-sensors/differential-sensor-signal-conditioner-for-measuring-pressure-temperature/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/generic-temp-sensors/differential-sensor-signal-conditioner-for-measuring-pressure-temperature/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:48:15 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=4250 For measuring temperature, pressure, linear position, force and load for microcontroller-based sensor systems in industrial, medical, consumer & white goods apps Dresden, Germany — ZMDI introduces the ZSSC3053, a pure differential sensor signal conditioner (SSC) for high-accuracy amplification and sensor-specific correction of millivolt-level DC sensor signals. Based on proven functionality of ZMDI’s well known sensor [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/generic-temp-sensors/differential-sensor-signal-conditioner-for-measuring-pressure-temperature/feed/ 4 http://www.tempsensornews.com/ics/%c2%b11%c2%b0c-remote-local-temp-sensor/ http://www.tempsensornews.com/ics/%c2%b11%c2%b0c-remote-local-temp-sensor/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:31:10 +0000 Anony-mous http://www.tempsensornews.com/?p=4159 Wide remote temperature measurement range to +150 °C Dallas TX, USA — The TMP431 and TMP432 are remote temperature sensor monitors with a built-in local temperature sensor. The remote temperature sensor diode-connected transistors are typically low-cost, NPN- or PNP-type transistors or diodes that are an integral part of microcontrollers, microprocessors, or FPGAs. Remote accuracy is [...]]]> http://www.tempsensornews.com/ics/%c2%b11%c2%b0c-remote-local-temp-sensor/feed/ 0