From a distance a decent LED candle is a pretty convincing facsimile for the real thing, ... Add in an IR sensor if you want the candle to be able to detect the presence of a match, ...

One of our favorite parts of [Brian’s] post is his BOM. Being able to easily see that the IR temperature sensor costs $26 at DigiKey is unbelievably helpful to readers.

3. IR LED driving circuit. Based on experience, the TIP121 Darlington transistor is a good option for this application. This device will allow us to drive a high current load with a low base current.

An IR temperature sensor lets a smartphone do fever screening for COVID-19. Ron Amadeo – Jun 4, 2020 5:15 pm | 80 Point the phone at someone's forehead, get a temperature reading.

Vishay’s VEML6046X00 RGB IR sensor is AEC-Q100 qualified for use in vehicle displays and interior lighting. This compact device integrates a photodiode, low-noise amplifier, and 16-bit ADC in an ...

Unlike the sensor used in the Kinect, ST’s sensor is “one-dimensional”. The optical window at the top of the chip acts as viewfinder and emitter, while distance to “objects” in front of the detector ...

Agile Analog has added a customizable IR drop sensor to its IP library, providing chip designers with real-time monitoring of voltage drops. These drops can be caused by power supply fluctuations, hot ...