Depending upon the distance between the surface of a capacitance probe and a target source, the electrical capacitance that is formed between these two objects will vary. In an effort to improve ...

Most proximity sensors use an electromagnetic field to sense the presence of a target metal. But there are times when it's necessary to sense nonmetallic materials such as plastics, liquids, or ...

For countless individuals across the globe, Ramadan fasting constitutes a profound and sacred time. However, abstaining from ...

You can’t have a touch sensitive switch without a way to detect the presence of a finger! A touch sensor, especially a capacitive touch sensor, has some surprisingly sophisticated electronics to ...

Smart, connected wearable devices are today's popular trend. Fitness trackers keep count of how many calories users burn and even monitor sleep patterns. Smart watches let users know when there are ...

Apple is working to simplify the Camera Control button's design on the iPhone 18 in order to reduce costs, claims an ...

A new report suggests that one of the most recent iPhone upgrades, the Camera Control, is about to undergo a big change.

If you’ve got a smart home, or you just want to know how soaked your garden is getting in the winter, you might want to measure rainfall. There are a bunch of ways to go about it, and this capacitive ...