A knock sensor is important to a car's fuel efficiency. Learn more about what a knock sensor is, what it does, where it's located, and how it works.

The ToF sensor compares the readings it receives using the speed of light and how long it takes for the light to bounce back. When that's done, it can determine where an object is and map it in a ...

Whereas a knock sensor is reactive, Ferrari's system can predict engine knock before it even happens by directly monitoring the air pressure and initial cylinder wall temperature inside each cylinder.

The sensor is the digital camera's eye. Whether it's a $5,000 mirrorless camera, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, or a GoPro Hero12 Black, it has a camera sensor.

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

Now that you know what the MAP sensor does and why it's so important, you may be wondering if it's an expensive part to replace and whether or not it's something you can do yourself. First of all ...

Presence sensor What it measures: Unlike motion sensors, which detect movement to tell if someone is moving around in a space, a presence sensor can tell if someone is, well, present in the space.

In terms of point-and-shoot cameras, the Sony RX100 brings a 1-inch type sensor to the party, and Canon has released the not-quite-a-compact G1 X with a 1.5-inch sensor.

An HVAC pressure sensor is particularly important in the cooling cycle—which includes compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation—where it helps regulate refrigerant flow. Proper ...

Sensor characterization is the process of taking measurements from a sensor under controlled conditions. These measurements can be used to fine-tune how the sensor reacts to various temperatures, ...