A typical piezoelectric sensor comprises a disk of PZT-5A ceramic material with metallized electrodes on its surfaces. Applying electrically conductive epoxy to the electrodes connects external wiring ...

Wearing many hats, the 4290 dual-channel accelerometer integrates a microphone and differential amplifier, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. The component can also be configured as ...

The all-in-one Dynamics 4290 accelerometer/microphone and differential amplifier has both constant current operation and DC/AC amplification, automatic calibration ...

The advent of small, low-g IC accelerometers is stimulating new applications as diverse as security systems and sports and health monitors. The ability to use human movement and gesture as inputs to ...

The technology in fitness trackers is changing the way researchers study exercise, allowing them to gather much more detailed information about how people move throughout the day, experts say. The ...

Awide variety of accelerometers has been developed for measuring vibration, shock, and inertial motion. To reduce risk and ensure that meaningful and accurate data is collected, you must understand ...

Even if you’ve never attended a rave, you have probably seen one portrayed on film or television. Those glowing spheres-on-a-string being swung around are called poi, and [Matt Keeter] has designed a ...