I like to think of engineers as doctors of the electronics world. Let me explain: Think about the last time an optometrist examined your “human sensors.” Did they prescribe glasses to compensate for ...

Handling cameras, radar, and sensors in one system can be very complex. Imagine sending data, power, and control over a ...

Infrared temperature sensors, used for many years in process control and manufacturing, are now accepted for use in passenger vehicles. Production, reliability and cost issues had to be solved. In ...

Some kinds of optical sensors are blind to conditions that others handle deftly. • Machine builders cannot rely upon a “one-sensor-fits-all” mentality. • Most common sensors today include standard ...

Although they're not as flashy as some other technologies, sensors and controls are critical components of many of the products that we frequently use. For instance, cars, jets, and home appliances ...

Note: This specialization requires purchase of a hardware kit in order to apply your knowledge and skill with real world tools. The hardware will be used to complete the lab exercises across the four ...

What does a simple cascaded conveyor system look like? How to integrate a conveyor system using only the digital capabilities of modern variable frequency drives (VFDs). Simplifying the automation ...

As you accelerate down the road and use your gas pedal to throttle in the appropriate amount of energy, you expect a smooth implementation from your foot to the motor. The electronic throttle control ...

State energy codes in the United States, which must be at least as stringent as the ASHRAE/IES 90.1-1999 standard, require automatic shutoff of lighting in commercial buildings greater than 5,000 ...