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How to Fix Frame Drops in Industrial Cameras
Why industrial camera frame drops come from camera buffers, vision software, or PC drivers—not the interface—and how to avoid data loss
What Components Are Needed to Build a LiDAR?
DIY single-line mechanical rotary LiDAR project: FPGA, Zynq board, 3D-printed parts, slip ring, encoder, laser rangefinder, PCB files on GitHub
Range Measurement Principles of On-Chip Silicon LiDAR
Review of on-chip silicon LiDAR: integration, scanning methods (OPA, LABS, flash, SLG), FMCW vs TOF, challenges and outlook for automotive use.
Temperature Control Using Fine Copper Wire as Combined Sensor and Heater
Miniature thermostat using 40 AWG copper as combined sensor-heater: I2R self-heating, resistor-set temperature control, calibration & mounting tips
Understanding Millimeter-Wave Radar Principles and Applications
Learn what radar is—Radio Detection and Ranging, how it detects distance, speed and imaging, radar types and automotive sensing uses.
Why CIS Favors Backside-Illuminated (BSI) Sensors
Explore CMOS image sensors: FSI limits, BSI breakthroughs for better low-light QE, smaller pixels, and impacts on VR, AR, and automotive imaging.
How Sensor Fusion Works
Learn how sensor fusion (Kalman filters, IMUs, GPS, LiDAR, sonar, accelerometers) combines sensors to improve drone and robotic navigation.
What Is a Multifunction Sensor and How It Works
Multifunction sensors, digital twins and open architectures unify EW, ISR, targeting and C2 to speed decision advantage in multi-domain operations.
10 Popular IoT Sensor Types
10 key sensors and their uses: temperature, humidity, pressure, proximity, level, accelerometer, gyroscope, gas, infrared, optical for IoT.
TI AWR2544 Radar Sensor for Satellite Vehicle Architectures
Satellite radar architecture and TI AWR2544 enable centralized ADAS processing, improved sensor fusion, scalability, and automotive safety.
Liquid Level Sensor Sensing Methods
Guide to liquid level sensors: types, sensing methods and industrial, environmental, household applications for precise level measurement.
Sensor and Lens Matching for Machine Vision
Optimize camera-lens pairing for machine vision: avoid Nyquist pitfalls, aim for half-Nyquist, check MTF and contrast (>=20%) with lens testing.
Clocking Techniques for CCD Readout
Explore CCD clocking and nonstandard voltages: datasheet examples, four-phase and multi-phase readout schemes for image sensors.
CMOS Image Sensors: Functions and Key Terms
Learn CMOS image sensors: key terms, functions, applications, and CMOS vs CCD differences for cameras, smartphones, medical and industrial imaging.
3D Printing Reshapes Design and Manufacturing
3D printing and additive manufacturing reviews AI-driven materials, design workflows, FAA-certified parts, and on-demand production for engineers.
Motion Event Detection from LiDAR Point Streams
Discover M-detector: an open-source LiDAR method from HKU achieving microsecond per-point motion detection for real-time robotic perception.
Principles of Optical Fiber Sensing: Mach-Zehnder Sensors
Mach-Zehnder fiber optic sensors: principles of temperature and pressure measurement using interference fringe shifts and photodetector readout.
Dual-Wavelength TDLAS Pressure Sensing for Combustion Diagnostics
Dual-wavelength TDLAS enables concentration-immune high-temperature pressure sensing (1343/1392 nm), 3% accuracy and 20 kHz rate up to 1273 K.
Current State of Hydrogen Sensor Technology
Explore the latest in hydrogen sensor technology, including electrochemical, electrical, and optical types for safety and industrial use.
Drive Motor Speed Sensor Operation Diagram
Drive motor speed sensor: excitation with sine/cosine coils detects rotor position, speed and direction, sending signals to control module and VCU.