International Conference on Sensing Technology

In a recent article published in the journal Power Electronic Devices and Components, researchers from the United Kingdom present a novel design for a monolithically integrated silicon carbide-based temperature sensor within a 4H-SiC JFET (Junction Field-Effect Transistor). This integration aims to enhance the performance and reliability of power electronic devices by providing real-time temperature monitoring. Background The increasing demand for high-performance power electronic devices has driven significant advancements in semiconductor materials and technologies. Silicon carbide (SiC) has emerged as a leading candidate for high-voltage and high-temperature applications due to its superior thermal conductivity, wide bandgap, and high breakdown electric field compared to traditional silicon-based devices. As power electronic systems become more compact and efficient, the need for effective thermal management and real-time monitoring of junction temperatures has become paramount. Th

Discover the transformative role of infrared sensors, pioneered by W. Herschel, in shaping the aerospace industry. Dive into this article to explore how these pivotal technologies, integral to systems like IRST and EVS, are steering advancements in safety, surveillance, and beyond. Image Credit: frank_peters/Shutterstock.com What Are Infrared (IR) Sensors? Infrared sensors are electronic devices used to detect infrared radiation in the surrounding environment. These sensors can translate this radiation into actionable signals. Developed in 1800 by W. Herschel, IR sensors are extensively used by NASA in astronomy, for military purposes, and in infrared thermal imaging in the medical industry. An IR LED and IR photodiode make up the infrared sensor. The LED emits infrared radiations of a particular wavelength, while the photodiode is used for detecting the intensity of IR waves. Sensors are used within the aerospace industry to ensure safe operations. For example, during flight, sensors

  Paving the way to extremely fast, compact computer memory 24-Jul-2024 When researchers irradiate a thin layer of nickel iodide with an ultrafast laser pulse, chiral helical magnetoelectric oscillations arise. These features could be useful for a range of applications, including fast, compact data storage. For decades, scientists have been studying a group of unusual materials called multiferroics that could be useful for a range of applications including computer memory, chemical sensors and quantum computers. In a study published in Nature, researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the MPSD in Hamburg have demonstrated that the layered multiferroic material nickel iodide (NiI2) may be the best candidate yet for devices that are extremely fast and compact. Multiferroics have a special property called magnetoelectric coupling, which means that you can manipulate magnetic properties of the material with an electric field and vice versa, electric properties with magnetic fi

Carbon nanotubes make optical sensor flexible and ultrathin 22 Feb 2024 Carbon nanotube: these structures have been used to create a new and flexible light sensor. (Courtesy: iStock/thesis) A flexible, ultrathin optical sensor that uses carbon nanotubes to convert light into electrical signals has been unveiled by Rei Kawabata and colleagues. The team at Japan’s Osaka University says that the device could lead to better optical imaging technologies. Optical sensors play a vital role in modern imaging technologies. So far, conventional sensors have broadly relied on conventional semiconducting elements to convert light into electrical signals. To avoid damage, however, these devices tend to be mounted on thick, sturdy boards, limiting the shapes of the surfaces they are able to image close up. To overcome the problem, researchers have begun to explore the possibilities presented by sheet-type sensors made from flexible organic materials. In principle, these sensors can wrap around more

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The use of flexible wearable sensors to track health markers such as heart rate and respiration rate has significantly increased. Nanotechnology plays a crucial role in this advancement. Modern wearable sensors equipped with nanomaterials and nano-additives are more efficient, sensitive, and accurate than conventional healthcare sensing mechanisms.1 The incorporation of nanotechnology has improved performance, leading to early diagnosis of many diseases. Nanotechnology Innovations in Health Monitoring Sensors Nanomaterials significantly enhance biomedical sensors by providing high sensitivity and selectivity, which is crucial for detecting biological and vital signs. These materials can be engineered to exhibit optimized characteristics at the nanoscale, enabling the creation of portable, lightweight wearable devices. Their compatibility with the human body enhances integration, particularly in real-time health and diagnostic applications.2 Common methods for creating wearable nanomat