➀ Researchers from Tohoku University have developed a leaf-mounted sensor to streamline plant health assessment; ➁ The sensor measures leaf color using a spectroscopic sensor and an integrated light source; ➂ The technology has the potential to enhance crop yields and improve resource management.

➀ Melexis introduces a family of angle-sensing absolute magnetic encoder ICs for electric motors that operate at high speeds and offer 1° accuracy or better. ➁ The MLX90382 can track absolute angle position and speeds up to 200,000rpm by detecting the three components of magnetic flux density. ➂ The ICs come in various versions and packages, and offer on-axis and off-axis sensing capabilities.

➀ Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new thermal-diode infrared sensor with a wider field of view; ➁ The sensor is suitable for elderly care, building management, and people counting; ➂ It reduces system costs and improves energy efficiency.

➀ An introduction to sensor interfacing, its importance, and basic principles; ➁ Types of sensors and signal conditioning techniques; ➂ Interfacing sensors with microcontrollers and handling noise and signal interference.

➀ Researchers from IBEC and ICFO introduce new atomic sensor technology that improves MRI quality control by tracking hyperpolarised molecules in real time; ➁ The technology, based on optically pumped atomic magnetometers (OPMs), expands MRI applications in clinical diagnostics and scientific research; ➂ The sensors enable real-time quality control and non-destructive monitoring, offering benefits for radiologists, MRI technicians, and researchers in high-precision magnetic sensing.

➀ Researchers at Penn State University have developed an AI-driven sensor for food safety and diagnostics; ➁ The sensor can analyze subtle differences in liquids and identify potential safety issues; ➂ The technology offers a fast, reliable tool for assessing quality and safety standards across sectors.

➀ STMicroelectronics is developing an IC for healthcare wearables that senses bio-potentials and acceleration, featuring an AI processor and finite state machine for pedometer, step detection, and counting. ➁ The single bio-potential channel includes a programmable gain amplifier and a 12-bit ADC for sampling up to 3.2kHz. ➂ The accelerometer can be programmed for full-scale between ±2 and ±16g.

➀ Maxim has introduced the 'hSensor' platform for medical and advanced fitness industries, allowing customers to assess Maxim's application offerings quickly. The platform supports various measurements critical to healthcare and fitness technologies. ➁ The platform is adaptable, integrating upcoming solutions and supports multiple reflective photoplethysmography measurements. ➂ It can be used in clinical settings and supports data collection and visualization on Windows-based PCs and Android devices.

➀ Raspberry Pi has released a 12.3 Megapixel AI camera based on Sony's IMX500 intelligent sensor; ➁ The camera supports on-board processing for various neural network models, freeing up the Raspberry Pi's processor for other tasks; ➂ The camera module measures 25 x 24 x 11.9mm and costs around £55.

➀ LEM is targeting electric vehicle state-of-charge estimation with a ±1.5kA current sensor; ➁ The HSTBV series can achieve accuracy up to 1% at 1,300A and <1.7% at 1,500A; ➂ The sensor is designed for the 'battery disconnect unit' and has isolation capabilities of >800V.

➀ The Fraunhofer Institutes IMS and FHR have qualified for the second competitive round of the Fraunhofer Society's performance centers with their work on 'Terahertz sensor technology'. The participation is associated with a 3 million Euro grant from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. ➁ The need for bandwidth is the main driver for Terahertz (THz) technologies, as modern applications like cloud computing or artificial intelligence require ever higher data transmission rates. ➂ With the funding from the Fraunhofer Society, the two participating institutes can establish a center over the next three years that focuses on chip development and the transfer of all related manufacturing and evaluation steps to the finished MMIC.

➀ Allegro MicroSystems has introduced 1MHz bandwidth current sensors that can measure hundreds of amps; ➁ The technology is tunneling magnetoresistance, and the sensors are intended to sit over the current-carrying PCB track to be measured; ➂ There are two base part numbers: CT455 and CT456, with the CT456 supporting differential sensing and only available in 8-lead TSSOP.

➀ xMems introduces a monolithic cooling fan the size of a finger nail, promising design possibilities for smaller consumer devices; ➁ AMD acquires a server manufacturer to emphasize its focus on the server market for GPUs; ➂ Researchers in Singapore develop a simple stretchy sensor for health and sports monitoring using screen printing.