The VCNL400 is a fully integrated ambient light and proximity sensor. Fully integrated means it includes an infrared emitter along with the ambient light sensor, proximity photodiode, signal processor and I2C interface.

A demonstration of the Ezurio BL600 module running the smartBASIC Proximity profile application.

SICK's family of magnetic cylinder sensors are ideal for many applications. They are available in cylindrical (MM) and square (MQ) configurations.Magnetic sensors detect the presence of permanent magnets by responding to a change in a magnetic field.

A high-end inductive sensors range with advanced technological features

SICK’s IQ inductive proximity sensors feature a compact, rugged design, advanced ASIC technology, and extended sensing ranges – perfect for dynamic detection, counting, and positioning in demanding industrial environments.

The IMB Inductive Proximity Sensor from SICK is made for machine tooling and harsh, outdoor environment applications with unmatched levels of mechanical and chemical resistance.

Features of the VCNL4040 include a selectable resolution for the proximity function, either 12- of 16-bit, the use of our patented Filtron technology to yield the best ambient light sensing performance second only to the human eye.

This video gives information about Renesas' Bluetooth® Smart reference design based on Renesas' SmartBond™ DA14580 SoC. Mark de Clercq, Product Marketing Group Manager, tells about the tag, the SmartTags application

DigiKey Daily previews Infineon Technologies' CY8CKIT CAPSENSE proximity shield kit.

RedRock® TMR magnetic sensors are used in a variety of proximity applications such as detecting the opening/closure of an automatic sliding gate or detecting position of a linear actuator or a conveyor belt. Watch a TMR sensor stop a moving motor.

Low power demo with KA8 and QE8 and proximity sensing

CA18 and CA30 CAN/CAF capacitive proximity DC sensors feature several significant upgrades from its previous sensors, including superior electromagnetic immunity and refined sensitivity adjustment with stability indication.

Vishay’s Minimolds are capable of infrared reflow and eliminate the secondary wave soldering process.

In this video, Alan Hawse walks you through creating a simple CapSense proximity project for your CY8CKIT-049 board.

The TouchXpress devices from Silicon Labs offer the fastest way to add capacitive sense to any application.

An advantage of this technology is that fewer components are required, thus saving on PCB cost. An aesthetic, interactive user interface is easily implemented.

This video demonstrates some of the features and capabilities of the TOUCHLRACOMBOGEVB evaluation board. The TOUCHLRACOMBOGEVB evaluation board showcases onsemi's High-Accuracy Capacitive Touch Sensor along with supporting devices.

A quick preview on two health applications, featuring Proximity and Blood Pressure, using the BL600 module.

This video will introduce you an solution idea using a a touch / proximity sensor to be used to detect gestures without touching the switch.

Simple component failure during the production process such as a proximity sensor can lead to machine failure and downtime can quickly become costly.