This circuit uses a thin piezoelectric sensor to sense the vibrations generated by knocking on a surface; eg, a door or table. Basically, it amplifies and processes the signal from the sensor and ...

The idea behind this compact and economical Vibration Sensor Alarm is very simple. It uses a cheap and cheerful vibration sensor to drive a piezo-sounder. As can be seen in the circuit diagram, it is ...

A 1-op-amp circuit for processing the signal from a piezoelectric accelerometer. Accelerometers are used in instrumentation applications to measure a change in velocity with respect to time or an ...

Vibration control using piezoelectric materials has emerged as a critical research area with significant implications for aerospace, mechanical engineering, and structural systems. Piezoelectric ...

In the field of aerospace, a high-temperature piezoelectric vibration sensor is one of the few key devices that can be monitored in a high-temperature and harsh environment, so it is particularly ...

This article explains how recent advancements in MEMS technology have pushed accelerometer sensors to the forefront, rivalling piezoelectric sensors in condition-based monitoring applications. We will ...

Haptic technologies recreate touch sensations by applying a combination of force, vibration and motion to the user. Haptic technologies are also thought to be a $12.8 billion industry by 2022. In ...

If you are engaged in an energy harvesting project that involves piezo sensors powered by vibrations, you might want to check out the most recent issue of Applied Physics Letters (Applied Physics ...

Aiming at vibration-based equipment condition monitoring, Analog Devices has introduced a kit for hardware, software and algorithm development that will interface with data analysis tools including ...