Mouser Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, has recently expanded its sensor portfolio to provide a broader range of sensing components that facilitate real-world interaction. These sensors play a critical role in various applications, including industrial automation, environmental monitoring, automotive systems, and more.
In today’s technology landscape, sensors are highly integrated devices that encompass an analog sensor element, signal conditioning, data conversion, and control logic functions. Many sensors also come equipped with popular serial bus interfaces like I2C, SPI, and UART for seamless communication with the host application.
Mouser’s expanded sensor portfolio includes several new products that address specific sensing needs. Here are a few examples:
- AS7331 3-Channel UV-A/B/C Spectral Sensor by ams OSRAM: This compact sensor is designed for applications requiring the detection of ultraviolet light in various wavelengths, such as water purification, UV curing, and phototherapy. It offers high rejection characteristics for near-infrared and ambient visible light and communicates with the host via an I2C interface.
- MMC3630KJ 3-Axis Magnetic Sensor by MEMSIC: This 3-axis MEMS-based magnetic sensor IC integrates signal conditioning, signal processing, and data conversion functions. It can detect magnetic fields in the range of +/- 30G with high resolution and communicates over I2C. The sensor is suitable for electronic compasses, position sensing, and GPS applications.
- XENSIV KIT CSK PASCO2 and XENSIV KIT CSK BGT60TR13C Connected Sensor Kits by Infineon Technologies AG: These kits provide comprehensive prototyping platforms for a wide range of applications, including radar, environmental IoT sensors, and smart home systems. The kits combine sensors, a microcontroller, and a security controller into a single platform, enabling convenient and secure sensor prototyping.
By expanding its sensor portfolio, Mouser Electronics aims to provide engineers and developers with a more comprehensive selection of sensing components to meet the diverse requirements of real-world interaction. This expanded offering allows for easier sourcing and comparison of sensors, ultimately expediting the product development process.
Mouser Electronics is well-known for its extensive catalog, efficient shipping, and exceptional customer service. With their increased focus on sensor components, they aim to cater to the growing demand for advanced sensing technologies in various industries, empowering engineers and developers to create innovative solutions for real-world applications
