STMicroelectronics' TMOS sensors handle presence sensing using a 5- to 20-µm passive IR sensor. This provides more accurate results as well as information about the distance rather than just a basic ...

The $50 sensor runs on two coin cell batteries so you don’t need a nearby power source for installation. The $50 sensor runs on two coin cell batteries so you don’t need a nearby power source for ...

Home Depot unveiled its Black Friday deals early, and these markdowns are some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on power tools yet, including this mind-blowing price cut on the Milwaukee 4-Tool Combo ...

Inductive sensors are non-contact proximity sensors that detect ferrous targets, ideally ones made of mild steel thicker than one millimeter. They consist of four major components: a ferrite core with ...

As an added bonus, ProTac can be set to a "flicker mode" in which the PDLC continuously (and rapidly) switches back and forth between its transparent and opaque states. This allows the system to ...

President Donald Trump is insisting - and not for the first time - that U.S. interest rates should be the lowest in the world. Bond markets eyeing the latest long-term budget math beg to differ.

(Reuters) -Aerospace supplier TransDigm Group said on Monday it will acquire Simmonds Precision Products from defense contractor RTX Corp for about $765 million in cash. Simmonds makes fuel and ...

Heather Kelly is the CEO of Next PR, an award-winning, full-service public relations firm with offices across the U.S. In the early days of my career, it was common—expected even—that we would meet ...

Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...

I recently had to build an infrared close proximity sensor that could tell if something was dropped in a parcel delivery drop box. After some searching, I ended up using a microcontroller and a piece ...

GM is slowly shifting its crossovers and SUVs from using motion sensors to operate power liftgates to proximity sensors used specifically for the AutoSense Liftgate feature. Power liftgates with ...

The unassuming proximity sensor, a tiny component nestled within your smartphone, plays a crucial role in ensuring a seamless calling experience. It detects the proximity of your face during calls, ...