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MicroStrain's EmbedSense Wireless Sensors Enable Next Generation Smart Structures, Machines and Materials
Source: MicroStrain, Inc.
Williston, Vermont June 10, 2003
MicroStrain Inc announces the availability of the miniature EmbedSenseT
wireless sensor. EmbedSense is a tiny wireless sensor and data
acquisition system that is small enough to be embedded in a product,
enabling the creation of smart structures, smart materials and smart
machines.
EmbedSense will enable a new generation of smart structures and smart
materials. These tiny nodes can be placed within implants, on spinning
machinery and within composite materials. Because they can tolerate
extreme G levels and high temperatures, sensor measurements can be made
in applications where previously no data could be obtained.
Batteries are completely eliminated which means that the embedded
sensors and EmbedSense node can be queried for the life of the
structure. EmbedSense uses an inductive link to receive power from an
external coil and to return digital strain, temperature and unique ID
information.
"This is an exciting evolution for sensors. We are working on
applications that range from monitoring the healing of the spine, to
testing strains and temperatures on jet turbine engines", says Steve
Arms, President of MicroStrain Inc. "EmbedSense enables a new
generation of smart structures and smart materials, the possibilities
are endless."
EmbedSense tags can read data from multiple types of sensors, including
thermocouples, strain gauges, pressure sensors and load cells.
RFID Transponder coils are available in a wide variety of form factors.
Typical costs for transponder coils are 50 cents each. The EmbedSense
operating frequencies of 125 KHz and 1 MHz are popular for RFID and are
well served by a number of coil suppliers.
Over-molded surface mount packages, axial through hole format (molded or sleeved) and free standing windings are available.
About MicroStrain, Inc.:
MicroStrain is a privately held corporation based in Williston Vermont.
MicroStrain produces smart, wireless, microdisplacement, orientation
and strain sensors. Applications include advanced automotive controls,
health monitoring/inspection of machines and civil structures, smart
medical devices and navigation/control systems for unmanned vehicles.
Contact information:
MicroStrain, Inc.
SALES: Steven Arms, Tel: 802 862 6629, sales@microstrain.com
MEDIA: Lynne McMinn, Tel: 802 326 4215, lmmcminn@together.net
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