Allegro has made an led driver with a neat twist – it includes a magnetic Hall sensor. Via a pin, the leds can be set to come on when the magnet is near, or off when the magnet it near – it works with ...

However, existing piezoelectric sensors cannot withstand high temperatures, a requirement for electrical and electronic equipment in vehicles. Toshimi Nagase and colleagues wanted to develop flexible, ...

Developed by STMicroelectronics, the technology captures the scene as illuminated from the camera, eliminating unpredictable external effects such as sunlight. Safety organizations worldwide agree ...

Volvo has turned its attention to driver personalities in its constant pursuit of perfect road safety, announcing research into new ‘driver sensor’ technologies. The new project means your Volvo could ...

Blood alcohol sensor technology might cause cars to shut down if they sense drivers are over the legal blood alcohol limit, it has been revealed. A video showcasing the technology that is being ...

Over the past year, Atmel has seen steady growth in the use of sensors alongside its MCUs, prompting the company to integrate its Sensors Xplained software drivers with its AVR Studio 5 IDE. San Jose, ...

COMPANY car drivers much prefer parking sensors and in-car entertainment upgrades to satellite navigation systems, according to a top lease company. Drivers are choosing 20pc more accessories for ...