Sensor Design & Technology
Making Smarter Tools
By: Chris A. Suprock, Suprock Technologies
Significantly improved condition monitoring of metal-cutting machinery is now possible with the help of wireless sensors. The payoffs include optimized manufacturing and reduced operating costs. more >>
The Vernier Scale Goes Digital
By: Joachim Quasdorf, iC-Haus GmbH
Nonius interpolation provides greater accuracy and higher resolution in linear displacement measurement systems. more >>
SENSORS AT WORK
Wireless Seismic and Volcanic Monitoring in Ecuador
By: Cristina Ramos, Researcher Geophysics Institute of Polytechnic National School
Using robust radios coupled with a variety of sensors, geophysicists in Ecuador have implemented real-time monitoring systems for the country's volcanoes and other seismically active areas, leading to improved knowledge and public safety. more >>
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Simplifying Sensor Signal Path Design
By: Harold Joseph, National Semiconductor Corp.
Sensing applications require some form of signal conditioning and the interplay of the various analog components can spell success or misery. A new Web-based tool aids engineers in designing sensor signal paths with discrete analog components.
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ZigBee Meets IP
By: Brian Bohlig and Gilman Tolle, Arch Rock Corp.
The Compact Application Protocol (CAP) is an open framework that combines the IP world with ZigBee technology, enabling users to operate devices produced by different vendors on existing networks without using an inefficient gateway translation layer. more >>
What a Mesh! Part 2—Networking Architectures and Protocols
By: Joel K. Young
Digi International will appear in the February 2009 Issue of What's New at Sensors. |
