How spectral sensors enable LED lighting systems to increase crop yields in vertical farming and greenhouses

How spectral sensors enable LED lighting systems to increase crop yields in vertical farming and greenhouses
Traditionally, agricultural settings have used high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps as an artificial light source. LED manufacturers are introducing lighting with better and richer spectral characteristics that offer low power consumption, radiate little heat and operate over a longer span. This article discusses how sensor enable these LED solutions and the benefits of LED versus HPS.

Sensors Enable the Smart Home
Consumer acceptance and demand for “smart home” capabilities must be driven by the simplicity of use and perceived value those smart home services deliver. Real-time sensing is the critical touch-point behind delivering both simplicity and value, enabling the IoT’s “things” to deliver their service.

Global shutter image sensors
CMOS image sensors are widespread today in many consumer and professional applications. The typical shutter type for most CMOS image sensors today is a so-called Rolling Shutter (RS). This is an inherent property of the 4T active pixel and its derived architectures with shared amplifier readout.

New ams position sensors for high-speed electric motors to improve car industry’s electrification efforts
Increase precise and accurate measurement outputs with the new AS5147U and AS5247U rotary position sensors

Performance gains in new digital X-ray readout IC from ams achieve clearer images at lower radiation doses
New AS5850A is a 256-channel digital readout IC for medical flat panel detectors

ams and Senova join efforts on technology to create point-of-care rapid antibody test for Covid-19
Recent experiments proved feasibility of a highly accurate digital antibody test for Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus ams AS7341L spectral sensor allows spectrally resolved read out of lateral flow immune assays Quantitative verification of the platform w...

ams brings the future of selective noise cancellation to loose-fit true wireless
ams AS3460 Digital Augmented Hearing companion chip provides world’s best performing noise cancellation for loose- and closed-fit earbuds

ams launches extended operating range dToF module enabling smartphones with space-saving accurate distance measurement
New TMF8801 enables laser detection auto-focus for a smartphone camera to zero in on the target with accurate distance measurement even when the cover glass is smudged or dirty

Launch of world’s smallest digital IR proximity sensing module paves way to smaller, lighter, always-available earbuds
New TMD2635 from ams occupies a volume of just 1mm3 proximity detection triggers help extend longer listening between battery charges

Compact ams time-to-digital converter provides high precision in optical ranging and 3D scanning
AS6500 in small 6mm x 6mm package measures time intervals to a resolution of 10ps

New smart health sensor from ams brings medical-grade* cardiovascular monitoring capability to mobile consumer devices
The ams AS7026, a small optical sensor, enables wristbands, smart watches and other mobile accessories to measure heart rate, blood pressure and ECG 24/7

New ams light sensor with 50/60Hz flicker detect helps mobile phones take great photos every time
Flicker detection function in new TCS3707 eliminates banding and other defects from images taken in artificial light

New multi-channel spectral sensor from ams set to transform the market for mobile color and light measurement
Applications in color analysis, automatic white balancing and color matching to benefit from improved performance and value thanks to AS7341’s combination of multi-channel measurement capability, flicker detection, high sensitivity and small size

Innovative interface technology from ams significantly reduces mechanical design constraints of true wireless earbuds
Unique POW:COM technology, a two-pin power and communications connection between earbuds and cradle provides enhanced charging experience

ams launches new sensors for smart home devices that optimize brightness in any lighting condition
Family of compact, high-sensitivity and low-power optical sensors expand functionality for broad range of consumer electronic displays and LED illumination

ams announces automotive-grade sensor IC for shifter position detection in hybrid, battery-powered and conventional vehicles
AS5200L’s compact stacked-die configuration permits use of small magnet, saving space in safety-critical automotive drive-by-wire applications

ams’ new XYZ color sensor offers widest dynamic range, highest sensitivity for high-end consumer and industrial applications
AS73211 color sensor IC provides precise measurement of even very dark colors in dynamic lighting conditions

ams introduces sensor reference design for blood pressure, vital signs for smart health and wearables
AS7024’s high performance solution for cuffless blood pressure measurement verified in independent clinical trial