Today’s vehicles rely on electrical signals to optimize performance, maximize efficiency and safety, and control the interior environment, thanks to automotive sensors. Automobiles have become, in many respects, computers on wheels—gathering and processing significant amounts of data to ensure vehicle performance as well as safety and comfort for drivers and passengers. Sensors have been used in automobiles for decades, but asRead More

Sensing technologies that monitor the physical world are essential to technologies across the spectrum. Learn about four commonly specified environmental sensors and how each one works. Article Contributed by Amphenol Sensors Every time a thermostat adjusts a building’s temperature, a ventilator responds to a patient’s breathing, or an air-quality alert fires on a phone, aRead More

TE Connectivity’s CTO shares insights into the growing role of artificial intelligence in sensing, safety, electrification, and next-generation transportation platforms. The impact of AI on transportation technologies is multifold and just beginning to take hold across the multimodal systems that move people and goods around the world. At a components level, AI is already changingRead More

Today’s global appliance market is undergoing a structural transition from conventional, analog designs to smart, connected appliances. Article Contributed by Ashish Ainapure, System Architecture Manager and John Marsh, Fellow R&D / Product Development Engineering, TE Connectivity Traditional appliances are typically monolithic in design, relying on centralized control boards, mechanical interfaces, and hard‑wired functionality. The globalRead More

The connector industry continues to contract, even as the demand for interconnect products increases. See what acquisitions helped change the connector industry in 2025. Demand for interconnects continues to grow, fueling a continuing wave of mergers and acquisitions that leaves fewer (and now, larger) companies left in the market. In 2025, more suppliers expanded services,Read More

Meet the Sensor: Current Sensors Current sensors detect electric current and generate a signal proportional to that current. The signal, which may be analog or digital depending on the sensor and the application, can be used to display the measured current, stored in a data acquisition system for later analysis, or used for control purposes.Read More

What are CO2 Sensors? CO2 (carbon dioxide) sensors measure CO2 to monitor indoor air quality, often as part of an HVAC system. They are also found in medical equipment and various industrial applications. The amount of carbon dioxide in the air is an indicator of the performance quality of the HVAC system. CO2 sensors helpRead More

Meet the Sensor: Quantum Sensors Quantum sensors are a highly complex sensing device that measures physical quantities with extreme precision. They can measure time, temperature, distance, gravity, electromagnetic fields, and more. They use the principles of quantum mechanics, such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum coherence, to measure physical quantities. They range in size and abilities,Read More

Creating a realistic touch sensation is key to improving user experience by instilling confidence that the performed operation has been reliably completed. Haptic technology creates a touch experience in electronic devices with the use of force feedback, vibration, or motion. It is commonly used in game controllers and has seen increased demand in automotive andRead More

Case Study: The Supply Chain Path Behind Digital Farming Solutions By DigiKey Today’s growers are using innovative technology to combat issues related to rising input costs, climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity, and other challenges.  Digital farming tools monitor soil moisture, manage fertilizer and watering systems, and strategically guide plant maturation to improve crop yieldsRead More

Meet the Sensor: Touch Sensors Touch sensors, also called tactile sensors, are part of a broad category of environmental sensors that are activated by touch. They are commonly used in consumer equipment (including touchscreens), medical devices, automotive controls, industrial equipment, and other interactive electronics. There are several types of touch sensors, but capacitive touch sensorsRead More

This week’s Product Roundup highlights environmental sensors from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers.   Environmental Sensors Heilind Electronics supplies the 2JCIE-BU01, which connects via USB or Bluetooth to transmit measurement data using OMRON’s advanced algorithm. It delivers highly accurate earthquake detection based on vibrational acceleration and supports continuous air quality monitoring through its built-in VOCRead More