Sensors are devices that provide detection and measurement of a physical stimulus and converts that measurement into an electrical output signal that can represent the level, intensity, or strength of the property.  Electrical signal outputs from a sensor can be in the form of a voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, frequency, or digital data output. Sensor types include temperature, pressure, position, level, force, speed, vibration, flow, optical, and humidity.

The main functions that a sensor performs are: monitoring - the sensor provides information to a display or recording device; information provided based on a condition or changes in a phenomenon (feedback) and then controls the function to maintain parameters within a selected range; or by adding intelligence within systems that can process data to help make complex autonomous decisions in an operation.

Our sensors can provide the solution for your application requirements, including:

  • Digital sensors with I2C and SPI protocols that use less power and provide excellent resolution, accuracy, and precision in IoT applications.
  • Sensors with a smaller form factor, packaged to fit within miniaturized designs.
  • Wireless connectivity sensors that feature LoRaWAN or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication protocols for data transfer, ideal for condition monitoring applications.
  • Certified sensors for harsh and hazardous environments, where sensors may be exposed to explosive atmospheres, extreme temperatures, high vibration levels, mechanical shock, or environments with strong EMI/RFI/ESD fields or high levels of radioactivity.
  • Multi-sensor modules to measure multiple parameter outputs via an I2C interface.

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TE Connectivity offers an unmatched portfolio of intelligent and efficient sensor types across patient monitoring and treatment, industrial automation and condition monitoring, and automotive applications. Select from our in-stock and configure-to-order products, order samples or connect with our design experts.