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MPR121 Capacitive Touch Sensor Module
MPR121 Capacitive Touch Sensor Module

MPR121 Capacitive Touch Sensor Module

In certain projects, it might not be practical to include push-buttons for inputs. The constraints might be spatial or related to parts cost. In these cases, a capacitive touch sensor IC can turn an exposed PCB surface into a push-button that is activated upon touch.
Low Drop-out Voltage Regulators with High PSRR
Low Drop-out Voltage Regulators with High PSRR

AP7387 Series: Low Drop-out Voltage Regulators with High PSRR designed for Power Tools and Household Appliances

Diodes Incorporated has expanded its portfolio of power management products with the new AP7387 series of low drop-out (LDO) voltage regulators that features an input voltage range spa
MPX5010DP Pressure Sensor
MPX5010DP Pressure Sensor

MPX5010DP Pressure Sensor

The MPX5010DP is a differential pressure sensor from NXP that outputs a voltage proportional to the applied pressure.
Basics of Thermocouple and Working Principle
Basics of Thermocouple and Working Principle

Thermocouples 101: How Thermocouples Work and Basic Working Principle

A thermocouple is a device that is used to measure temperature.
BME280 Sensor
BME280 Sensor

BME280 Combined Humidity and Pressure Sensor

The BME280 is an integrated environmental sensor developed specifically for mobile applications where size and low power consumption are key design constraints.
Load Cell
Load Cell

What is a Load Cell & How Does it Work?

A load cell is a device that is used to measure force. In response to an applied force, it produces an electrical signal on the output. One of the most common types of load cell is the strain gauge, which is used to measure weight.
TCS34725 Color Sensor
TCS34725 Color Sensor

TCS34725 Color Sensor

The TCS34725 is a digital Light-To-Digital converter, meaning it converts light from the visible spectrum to a digital signal that is read by an external microcontroller.
BNO055 Sensor Module
BNO055 Sensor Module

BNO055 - Intelligent 9-axis Absolute Orientation Sensor Module

The BNO055 is a System in Package (SiP), integrating a triaxial 14-bit accelerometer, a triaxial 16-bit gyroscope with a range of ±2000 degrees per second, a triaxial geomagnetic sensor, and a 32-bit Cortex M0+ Microcontroller running Bosch Sens
SFM31xx Digital Flow Sensors
SFM31xx Digital Flow Sensors

Next-Generation Digital Flow Sensors for Respiratory and High-Volume Applications

Sensirion has expanded its SFM31xx series of compact sensors with three new next-generation sensors, which are suitable for inspiratory applications at ambient pressure.
HC-SR501 PIR Sensor
HC-SR501 PIR Sensor

HC-SR501 PIR Sensor

The PIR sensor stands for Passive Infrared sensor. It is a low cost sensor which can detect the presence of Human beings or animals. This HC-SR501 PIR sensor module has three output pins Vcc, Output and Ground as shown in the pin diagram above.