Magnetic position sensors open the door to a range of applications from smart locks and laptops to smartphones and smart ...

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Think of a keyboard switch like light switches. They have a fixed point where they activate, and all they can report is whether they're in one of two states. Hall effect switches are more like light ...

Curious about how cadence sensors work and how to use them effectively? This hands-on guide breaks down the basics of cadence sensing—from the core principles behind pedal rotation tracking to ...

The TMAG5134 in-plane Hall-effect switch offers a viable alternative to existing position sensors that carry higher costs and greater manufacturing complexity. Texas Instruments (TI) has announced the ...

SALT LAKE CITY — French propulsion startup ThrustMe has high expectations for an iodine-fueled Hall-effect thruster set to launch in 2026 on a Marble Imaging satellite built by Reflex Aerospace. “We ...

Many interesting research efforts are underway in less-known, less-glamorous areas that can address specific problems. How a dissolvable battery could facilitate the use of medical devices that need ...

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