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SPI Peripherals: The Bridge for High-Speed Synchronous Serial Communication

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SPI Peripherals: The Bridge for High-Speed Synchronous Serial Communication

In embedded systems, efficient data transmission is key to connecting processors with peripheral devices. SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface), as a high-speed synchronous serial communication protocol, has become the preferred solution for interactions with peripherals such as sensors, memory, and display modules due to its flexible configuration, full-duplex capability, and low-latency characteristics. This article will comprehensively … Read more

Sony Releases Two New AI-Integrated Image Sensors, Reinforcing Its Dominance in the Sensor Industry

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Sony Releases Two New AI-Integrated Image Sensors, Reinforcing Its Dominance in the Sensor Industry

There is no doubt about Sony’s dominant position in the sensor industry, and the company has never relaxed its efforts, accelerating its development of new sensor technologies. Recently, Sony announced the release of sensors with built-in artificial intelligence, marking the world’s first image sensor integrated with AI. This sensor features a 12.3-megapixel 1/2.3-inch back-illuminated design, … Read more

Comprehensive Collection of Sensor Principles and Applications

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Comprehensive Collection of Sensor Principles and Applications

The future of manufacturing is intelligent, and the foundation of intelligence is sensors; the direction of the Internet is the Internet of Things, and the cornerstone of the Internet of Things is also sensors. With the rapid development of sensor technology, our “Sensor Technology” public account is also continuously growing, providing technical information, product applications, … Read more

Can You Short-Circuit the Signal Line if the Sensor is Broken?

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Can You Short-Circuit the Signal Line if the Sensor is Broken?

Search on WeChatTechnical Training First, it is important to clarify that if the sensor is already broken, it is meaningless to short-circuit it! The sensor, as the first line of defense for measuring input, converts the measured variable into a measurable signal, which can be an analog signal, a digital signal, or other forms of … Read more

How to Wire Sensors in PLCs? Master These Two Points, It’s Actually Quite Simple

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How to Wire Sensors in PLCs? Master These Two Points, It's Actually Quite Simple

In factories, different devices are designed by manufacturers, and there are many types of PLC control systems. The types of sensors used also vary; some use NPN type, while others use PNP type. Therefore, many electricians feel confused when they see NPN and PNP sensors and do not know where to start. Here, I will … Read more

Building Brain-like Visual Sensors with Atomic LEGO

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Building Brain-like Visual Sensors with Atomic LEGO

A public academic platform initiated by overseas scholars Sharing information, integrating resources Exchanging academic ideas, occasionally discussing other topics Over 80% of the information processed by the human brain is obtained through the eyes. The human eye not only detects and synchronously processes information but also operates at an extremely low overall power consumption (far … Read more

Revolutionary Technology: Achieving Human-like Performance Without Sensors, What New Possibilities Can It Open for Robots?

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Revolutionary Technology: Achieving Human-like Performance Without Sensors, What New Possibilities Can It Open for Robots?

The human arm is a paradox of rigidity and flexibility, and there are many scenarios in life where a combination of rigidity and flexibility is required. For example, when hanging a picture on a white wall with a nail, a person will first grip the nail towards the wall, then pick up a hammer or … Read more

Working Principles of Various Sensors Illustrated with Animations

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Working Principles of Various Sensors Illustrated with Animations

Principle of Fabric Tension Measurement and Control ▼ Linear Potentiometer Control of Cylinder Piston Stroke ▼ Working Principle of Piezoresistive Sensor for Liquid Level Measurement ▼ MQN Type Gas Sensitive Resistor Structure and Measurement Circuit ▼ Working Principle of Bubble Level ▼ Silicon Diffusion Pressure Sensor ▼ Strain Accelerometer ▼ Weighing Level Meter ▼ Electronic … Read more

Apple Plans to Develop Its Own Image Sensors: Is iPhone Photography Saved?

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Apple Plans to Develop Its Own Image Sensors: Is iPhone Photography Saved?

Author | kkkneiSource | Lei Technology Digital 3C Group For reprints, please contact the original source In 2010, Apple submitted its first answer sheet regarding “in-house development” in the semiconductor field – the Apple A4, a SoC that powered the iPhone 4, providing robust performance. Since then, Apple has embarked on the path of “in-house … Read more

What Can Raspberry Pi Do? The Raspberry Pi CM5 Industrial Computer Redefines Edge Nodes!

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What Can Raspberry Pi Do? The Raspberry Pi CM5 Industrial Computer Redefines Edge Nodes!

Why Are Traditional Industrial Controllers Being Replaced? In today’s era of explosive growth in smart manufacturing and IoT, traditional PLCs face three major challenges: ❌ Computational Bottleneck: ARM Cortex-A series processors struggle to support edge AI inference ❌ Closed Connectivity: RS485/Modbus protocols have poor compatibility with emerging IT systems ❌ Maintenance Costs: Temperature limits of … Read more