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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 ...

AutomationDirect has added the new AchieVe series of inductive proximity sensors. These tubular sensors made from stainless steel are offered in 8 mm, 12 mm, and 18 mm barrel sizes. Flush and ...

Last week Belgian fabless chip company Melexis announced a unique inductive sensing IC that includes a tiny transformer, drive circuit and sense circuit, ...

Inductive proximity sensors are noncontact sensing devices used to detect the approach of a target by an increase in coil resistance due to eddy current loss. Extending the operating distance of these ...

AutomationDirect's AchieVe series value line of inductive proximity sensors AutomationDirect has added its value line of AchieVe series of inductive proximity sensors. These tubular inductive ...

Non-contacting inductive proximity sensors (IPS) are widely preferred for position detection in industrial applications. Advances in the last 10 years in integration and assembly techniques have made ...

Inductive proximity sensors can also be used to track motion in conveyor systems, by detecting the regular passage of gear teeth. Application #3 – Foil Seal Detection Lastly, inductive proximity ...