Geeky Gadgets

IR Detector proximity sensor for robots, drones and toys

Electronic enthusiasts may be interested in a new open source infrared sensor which has been created to support both Raspberry Pi and Arduino powered projects. The IR Detector proximity sensor has ...
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ams: Launch of World’s Smallest Digital IR Proximity Sensing Module Paves Way to Smaller, Lighter, Always-available Earbuds

New TMD2635 from ams occupies a volume of just 1mm3 proximity detection triggers help extend longer listening between battery charges PREMSTAETTEN, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ams (SIX: AMS), a leading ...
EDN

High-speed op amp enables IR-proximity sensing

IR (infrared)-proximity sensors can sense the presence of an object, its distance from a reference, or both. Applications include speed detection, sensing of the hand in automatic faucets, automatic ...
EDN

Replace IR sensing with proximity detection

Proximity detection adds many smart features to the devices we use.For example, when making a call with a phone held to your ear, face detection using proximity sensing can disable the touchscreen and ...
Hackaday

ir sensor

Some readers may recall building a line-following robot during their school days. Involving some IR LEDs, perhaps a bit of LEGO, and plenty of trial-and-error, it was fun on a tiny scale. Now imagine ...
Electronic Design

Highly Integrated Optical Sensors Measure RGB, Ambient Light, Proximity Motion, Infrared, and Temperature

Maxim Integrated Products announces four, new digital optical sensors that advance analog integration with sensor fusion. Maxim Integrated Products announces four, new digital optical sensors that ...
Electronic Design

Know Your Tradeoffs Before Placing Your Sensors

Cost drives many of the decisions that go into the components and composition of consumer products. The latest question posed to sensor companies is if they can operate from the main printed-circuit ...