Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Position sensors",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Rotary potentiometer offers extended lifespan from
BI Technologies Electronic Components Division, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Model P260 potentiometer features a resistance range from 500ohm to 1Mohm and a power rating of 0.5W".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Driver chips add more functions to stepper systems from
AMI Semiconductor: "Single-chip stepper motor driver and control IC includes a facility for running stepper motors at a continuous velocity and now has an automatic start function".
In April 2007, we covered the news from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division
concerning its Model P232 potentiometer
- take a look at Potentiometer life cycle is 2 million rotations
which says: "The Model P232 potentiometer is sealed to withstand harsh environments, allowing it to meet the most stringent life requirements".
Take a look also at the news release from Melexis, Motor controller takes Flash memory onboard,
as well as Module simplifies motor control for aerospace from International Rectifier,
and Rotary sensors cut the cost of noncontact controls from Murata Electronics (UK).
See also:
News on the Automotive active speed and position sensors from Strategy Analytics
(May 2006)
A new report identifies the advancement of active speed and position sensors in automotive applications
Chipset creates ideal air-con motor controller
(March 2006)
International Rectifier has introduced a motor control platform for air conditioning applications that enables 95% efficiency, quieter operation and mechanical simplicity
Stepper drivers seek automotive applications
(December 2005)
AMI Semiconductor has expanded its family of single-chip stepper motor driver and controller ICs with two new devices that incorporate sensorless stall detection
Convertor makes sense of sine/cosine signals
(August 2005)
The iC-NQ is a high-resolution sine-to-digital convertor with alignment functions for analogue sine/cosine sensor signals supplied, for example, from optical or magnetic position encoders
Programmable interface suits automotive sensors
(May 2005)
Melexis has developed a novel, versatile, fully integrated and programmable sensor interface solution for automotive and industrial applications
Capacitance and impedance convert to digital
(March 2005)
New high-precision fully integrated convertors address the complex and difficult signal processing challenges of direct capacitance-to-digital and impedance-to-digital conversion
Single chip technology allows rapid implementation
(November 2004)
A stepper motor evaluation kit from AMI Semiconductor demonstrates integrated stall detection for robust motion control without sensors or software
New line to boost automotive sensor output
(May 2004)
AB Electronic installed a new high-speed assembly line for the manufacture of chassis position sensors
Acquisition makes sense in automotive market
(March 2004)
TT Electronics has acquired Sensopad Technologies, and aims to exploit its innovative sensor technology in the automotive market
World's smallest claim for tiny reed switch
(September 2003)
At just 5mm long, Rhopoint Components reckons the RI-80 reed switch is the smallest reed switch available today
'World's smallest' claims for switches and relays
(May 2003)
A new range of devices from Sequoia Sensors includes the world's smallest reed switch for medical electronics applications such as pacemakers, endoscopes and hearing aids
Aerco appointed to distribute Contrinex
(May 2002)
Aerco has been appointed as UK distributor for the Contrinex range of inductive and photoelectric proximity switches
Quintet co-operate on automotive safety standards
(November 2001)
Five of the world's leading automotive safety and automotive electronics companies have formed Safe-by-Wire
Solid-state reliability for position sensors
(October 2001)
Now available from Aerco is a range of solid-state position sensors from Honeywell
Green light for laser distribution
(September 2001)
Sensor Consultants is now representing LAP Lasers in the UK
Penny and Giles shows its motorsport prowess
(June 2001)
Penny and Giles Motorsport, whose potentiometers and position sensors are used by most of the leading Formula One teams, will be exhibiting at two of the world's major motor racing shows
Sensor offers accurate angular measurement
(May 2001)
The Sensing and Control business of Honeywell has introduced the RPN Series rotary position sensor for angular position sensing in surface transportation and off-road vehicle applications
Smart position sensors are fieldbus compatible
(January 2001)
RDP Electronics has announced details of the MTS Temposonics III fieldbus family of magnetostrictive position sensors