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 ...

Two recent announcements from developers of infrared sensors point the way towards new applications for thermal imaging systems, as the technology behind them continues to make rapid strides. At the ...

Researchers at Northeastern University have developed a next generation smart sensor for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that is capable of identifying infrared (IR) wavelengths ...

For Part 1, click here. High-speed optical communications applications have some high-level transimpedance-amplifier (TIA) circuit similarities with laser rangefinders (LRFs) and LiDAR. However, there ...

Infrared sensors are the sole type of gas-sensor technology currently experiencing substantial growth in the European market, says a new report from the UK arm of US-based market analyst Frost & ...

Olympus has partnered with the Tokyo Institute of Technology to develop a new imaging sensor that is capable of capturing both color information and near-infrared information simultaneously. This is ...

High frame rate of 503 frames per second: Facilitates rapid imaging, making it ideal for dynamic environments and fast-changing scenes, to capture the necessary data in real-time. Low dark current: ...

An Infrared close object sensor installed on an industrial vehicle detects objects or pedestrians located in a hazardous area. When it detects a problem an audio/visual indicator makes an alert, that ...

On-Board Hardware Supported by Design Software and Reference Designs Accelerates Realization of Infrared, Sensor Applications, and More Using Low-Cost iCE40 FPGAs HILLSBORO, OR -- August 20, 2013-- ...