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 ...
Business Wire

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 1mm 3 proximity detection triggers help extend longer listening between battery charges PREMSTAETTEN, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ams (SIX: AMS), a leading ...
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 ...
Business Wire

TAOS, the Leading Global Supplier of Integrated Light Sensors, Debuts Industry’s First Digital Color Sensors with On-Chip IR Filtering and Proximity Sensing

For color sensing in closed environments with no IR light sources, the TCS3x71 Series applications include closed-loop color temperature feedback control in solid-state lighting (SSL) and LED RGB ...
EDN

Choosing a proximity sensor

Proximity sensors, which are designed to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact, have evolved from narrow application in industrial automation systems into broad use. They ...
Hackaday

IR proximity sensor

Circuit sculpture is a great way to elevate your soldering and electronics skills to the realm of three-dimensional art. In this case, art can be practical, too. Take [romaindurocher]’s interactive ...
Yahoo Finance

Vishay Intertechnology IR Sensor Modules Provide Robust Operation in Direct Sunlight Without Attenuators, Reducing System Costs

MALVERN, Pa., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced two new fixed-gain infrared (IR) sensor modules designed to lower costs and increase stability ...
Techno-Science.net

Elliptic Labs Wants to Replace Your Smartphone’s IR Proximity Sensors with Ultrasound

Proximity sensors have been around on our phones for quite a while and apart from detecting the presence of a human ear, it also locks the screen when the phone’s in the pocket and enables gesture ...
Electronics Weekly

Ambient light sensor for mobiles includes IR proximity detection

Maxim has introduced a digital ambient light sensor that allows for incandescent and fluorescent illumination, and it senses proximity using infra-red. Called MAX44000 and made on a BiCMOS process, ...
Electronics Weekly

IR proximity detector works up to 1m

Vishay’s VCNL4100 is an IR proximity sensor that works up to 1m, and includes an ambient light sensor. Inside, it combines an infra-red (940nm) emitter, photo detectors for proximity and ambient light ...
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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 ...