Introduction:
Gesture recognition refers to technology that interprets human gestures, such as hand movements, facial expressions, or body language, through mathematical algorithms. It enables humans to interact with machines and computers without using mechanical devices like keyboards, mice, or touchscreens. Gesture recognition works by using cameras and sensors to pick up movements from parts of the body like hands or the face. These movements are turned into digital data that computers can understand.
What are Gesture Sensors?
Gesture sensors are devices that capture and interpret human gestures, typically through hand movements, to control or interact with electronic devices. These sensors detect and recognize gestures like waving, sliding, and pinching by capturing hand motion and shape changes. Pattern recognition technology identifies specific gestures, such as turning on, selecting, or turning off, while machine learning enhances accuracy and flexibility. These sensors also support complex multi-touch and multi-gesture operations, enabling more detailed and intricate actions.
Gesture sensors have a wide range of functions and applications, primarily used to detect and interpret hand gestures. They are widely applied in various devices and fields such as consumer electronics, automotive, smart home, medical, industrial, and commercial applications and products.
Workings of a Gesture Sensor:
Gesture sensors operate using a combination of hardware and software technologies. The primary components of a gesture sensor system include:
- Sensors: These are the devices that detect gestures. The most common types of sensors used for gesture recognition are infrared sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and cameras. These sensors capture data related to the position, movement, and orientation of the user’s hand or other body parts.
- Signal Processing: Once the sensors capture the gesture data, it is processed by algorithms that analyze the movement. This involves filtering out noise, recognizing patterns, and determining the specific gesture being made.
- Gesture Recognition Algorithms: These algorithms interpret the processed data to identify specific gestures. Techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, and pattern recognition are often employed to improve the accuracy and reliability of gesture recognition.
- Output/Interface: The final step is translating the recognized gesture into an action. This could be anything from controlling a device, navigating a menu, or even interacting with virtual reality environments.
Type of Gesture Sensor:
Gesture sensors can be classified based on their working principles into optical (camera, infrared), ultrasonic, inertial, capacitive, and other types. Each type, depending on its characteristics, can be suitable for different application fields. When applied, the appropriate sensor can be selected according to actual needs and the characteristics of various gesture sensors.
1. Optical Gesture Sensor:
An optical gesture sensor is a device that detects and interprets gestures and movements using light (often infrared) to sense the presence, position, and movement of objects, particularly hands, in its field of view. These sensors convert the optical data they capture into electronic signals, which can then be interpreted by a device to perform specific actions based on the detected gestures.
Optical gesture sensors employing camera technology use one or multiple cameras to capture images of the hand. Image processing algorithms then analyze these images to detect the hand’s position, shape, and motion trajectory. Common technologies include depth cameras (such as TOF cameras) and stereo cameras, which can provide depth information of the hand for more accurate gesture recognition.
Optical gesture sensors employing infrared technology emit infrared beams and detect the reflected light. By analyzing the intensity and time difference of the reflected light, these sensors can detect the position and movement of the hand. Common infrared sensing technologies include systems combining infrared projection and infrared cameras.
Challenges and Consideration:
- Lighting Sensitivity: Camera-based optical gesture sensors provide high resolution and complex gesture recognition but are sensitive to lighting and require more computational resources.
Infrared optical gesture sensors excel in low-light and aren’t affected by visible light changes, but they can be prone to interference from other infrared sources and lack the precision of high-resolution cameras. - Range Limitation: Typically effective within a short range, so placement is key.
Optical Gesture Sensors from Digikey
Applicable Part Number
| DigiKey Part Number | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|
| 4991-TMD27123MOLGA6LFT&RDPTR-ND,4991-TMD27123MOLGA6LFT&RDPCT-ND,4991-TMD27123MOLGA6LFT&RDPDKR-ND | TMD27123M OLGA6 LF T&RDP |
| 336-5875-ND | SI1151-AB00-GM |
| 336-5919-ND | SI1153-AB09-GM |
| 516-3579-2-ND,516-3579-1-ND,516-3579-6-ND | APDS-9500 |
| 2832-SI1153-AB00-GMR-ND,SI1153-AB00-GMR-ND | SI1153-AB00-GMR |
| 336-5878-ND | SI1152-AB09-GM |
| 336-5876-ND | SI1151-AB09-GM |
| ADUX1020BCPZRL7TR-ND,ADUX1020BCPZRL7CT-ND,ADUX1020BCPZRL7DKR-ND | ADUX1020BCPZRL7 |
| 336-5920-ND | SI1153-AB9X-GM |
| 336-5918-ND | SI1153-AB00-GM |
| 336-5877-ND | SI1152-AB00-GM |
| TMG39923-ND | TMG39923 |
| SI1151-AB00-GMR-ND | SI1151-AB00-GMR |
| SI1152-AB00-GMR-ND | SI1152-AB00-GMR |
| SI1151-AB09-GMR-ND | SI1151-AB09-GMR |
| SI1152-AB09-GMR-ND | SI1152-AB09-GMR |
| SI1153-AB09-GMR-ND | SI1153-AB09-GMR |
| SI1153-AB9X-GMR-ND | SI1153-AB9X-GMR |
| LTR-91400-ND | LTR-91400 |
| GA1AUV100WP-ND | GA1AUV100WP |
| 505-MAX25405EQP/VY±ND | MAX25405EQP/VY+ |
| 505-MAX25405EQP/VY+TTR-ND | MAX25405EQP/VY+T |
2. Ultrasonic Gesture Sensor:
An ultrasonic gesture sensor is a device that uses sound waves, typically in the ultrasonic range (above the frequency of human hearing), to detect and interpret gestures and movements.
These sensors emit ultrasonic waves and measure the time it takes for the waves to bounce back after hitting an object, such as a hand. By analyzing the reflected waves, the sensor can determine the position, speed, and direction of the object, allowing it to recognize specific gestures.
Advantage:
- Unaffected by lighting conditions, offering reliable performance in both bright and dark environments.
- Compared to other high-precision gesture sensing technologies, ultrasonic sensors are relatively low-cost.
Challanges and Consideration:
- Resolution: compared to optical sensing technology, ultrasonic sensors have lower accuracy and resolution.
- Speed: May be slower in response compared to some optical systems due to the nature of ultrasonic wave propagation.
Ultrasonic Gesture Sensors from Digikey
Applicable Part Number
| DigiKey Part Number | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|
| 1528-2711-ND | 3942 |
| 1863-1030-ND | MB1222-000 |
| 1863-1008-ND | MB7092-100 |
| 1863-1019-ND | MB7040-100 |
| 1863-1009-ND | MB7389-100 |
| 1863-MB7388-100-ND | MB7388-100 |
| 1863-1043-ND | MB7383-100 |
| 1863-1046-ND | MB7366-100 |
| 1863-MB7368-100-ND | MB7368-100 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR80-15-2000-TH-ND | CUSA-TR80-15-2000-TH |
| 2223-CUSA-TR80-18-2400-TH-ND | CUSA-TR80-18-2400-TH |
| 2223-CUSP-TR80-15-2500-TH-ND | CUSP-TR80-15-2500-TH |
| 2223-CUSA-TR60-06-2000-W68-ND | CUSA-TR60-06-2000-W68 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR65-065-2200-W68-ND | CUSA-TR65-065-2200-W68 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR50-05-2000-WC68-ND | CUSA-TR50-05-2000-WC68 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR80-065-2000-TH68-ND | CUSA-TR80-065-2000-TH68 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR65-065-2200-TH68-ND | CUSA-TR65-065-2200-TH68 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR50-150-2500-W68-ND | CUSA-TR50-150-2500-W68 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR801-065-2000-TH68-ND | CUSA-TR801-065-2000-TH68 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR50-05-2000-W68-ND | CUSA-TR50-05-2000-W68 |
| 668-1550-ND | UTR-1440K-TT-R |
| 1528-2789-ND | 4019 |
| 1428-CH101-00ABRTR-ND,1428-CH101-00ABRCT-ND,1428-CH101-00ABRDKR-ND | CH101-00ABR |
| 2223-CUSA-TR60-02-2000-TH67-ND | CUSA-TR60-02-2000-TH67 |
| 1428-CH101-02ABRTR-ND,1428-CH101-02ABRCT-ND,1428-CH101-02ABRDKR-ND | CH101-02ABR |
| 1428-MOD_CH101-03-01-ND | MOD_CH101-03-01 |
| 1863-1004-ND | MB1013-000 |
| 399-19348-ND | NBL45282H-A3 |
| 1863-1053-ND | MB7040-200 |
| 1863-1035-ND | MB7380-100 |
| 1863-1014-ND | MB7369-100 |
| 1863-1023-ND | MB7360-100 |
| 399-19349-ND | NBL45402H-A |
| 1863-1052-ND | MB7374-100 |
| 2223-CUSP-TR80-18-2400-TH-ND | CUSP-TR80-18-2400-TH |
| 2223-CUSA-TR60-06-2200-W68-ND | CUSA-TR60-06-2200-W68 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR60-06-2000-WC68-ND | CUSA-TR60-06-2000-WC68 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR50-150-2500-WC68-ND | CUSA-TR50-150-2500-WC68 |
| 1863-1018-ND | MB7052-100 |
| 1863-1057-ND | MB7389-200 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR65-065-2200-WC68-ND | CUSA-TR65-065-2200-WC68 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR60-06-2200-WC68-ND | CUSA-TR60-06-2200-WC68 |
| 2603-CT10U-30S400-1TR-ND,2603-CT10U-30S400-1CT-ND,2603-CT10U-30S400-1DKR-ND | CT10U-30S400-1 |
| 3461-BHU100-ND | BHU100 |
| 28015-ND | 28015 |
| 1863-1021-ND | MB1403-000 |
| 1863-1090-ND | MB7051-800 |
| 1528-2832-ND | 4007 |
| 1738-1027-ND | SEN0001 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR07-01-400-TH67-ND | CUSA-TR07-01-400-TH67 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR07-008-500-TH67-ND | CUSA-TR07-008-500-TH67 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR09-02-1000-TH67-ND | CUSA-TR09-02-1000-TH67 |
| 1863-1002-ND | MB1010-000 |
| 1863-1007-ND | MB1030-000 |
| 1863-1005-ND | MB1040-000 |
| 1863-MB1643-000-ND | MB1643-000 |
| 1863-1006-ND | MB1043-000 |
| 1863-1010-ND | MB1242-000 |
| 1863-1059-ND | MB1300-000 |
| 1863-1042-ND | MB1414-000 |
| 1863-1012-ND | MB7060-100 |
| 1863-1083-ND | MB7092-200 |
| 1863-1011-ND | MB7139-100 |
| 1863-1025-ND | MB7066-100 |
| 2223-CUSA-TR071-01-400-TH67-ND | CUSA-TR071-01-400-TH67 |
| 1863-1017-ND | MB1020-000 |
| 1863-1072-ND | MB1004-000 |
| 1863-MB1644-000-ND | MB1644-000 |
| 1863-MB1613-000-ND | MB1613-000 |
| 1863-1027-ND | MB1023-000 |
| 1863-1016-ND | MB1003-000 |
| 1863-1040-ND | MB1232-000 |
| 1863-1000-ND | MB1340-000 |
| 1863-1013-ND | MB1200-000 |
| 1863-1031-ND | MB1413-000 |
| 1863-1064-ND | MB1443-000 |
| 1863-1032-ND | MB1260-000 |
| 1863-1086-ND | MB1361-000 |
| 1863-1065-ND | MB1360-000 |
| 399-19351-ND,2266-NBL20602S-ND | NBL20602S |
| 399-19350-ND | NBL15602S |
| 1863-MB8480-000-ND | MB8480-000 |
| 1863-1054-ND | MB7137-100 |
| 1863-1075-ND | MB7139-200 |
| 1863-1024-ND | MB7070-100 |
| 1863-1067-ND | MB7070-300 |
| 1863-1033-ND | MB7040-300 |
| 1863-1020-ND | MB7060-200 |
| 1863-1044-ND | MB7062-100 |
| 1863-1081-ND | MB7052-300 |
| 1863-1078-ND | MB7052-200 |
| 1863-1079-ND | MB7380-200 |
| 1863-1029-ND | MB7076-100 |
| 1863-1026-ND | MB7386-100 |
| 1863-1034-ND | MB7363-100 |
| 1863-MB7568-100-ND | MB7568-100 |
| 1863-MB7588-100-ND | MB7588-100 |
| 1863-1049-ND | MB7060-500 |
| 1863-MB7389-10B-ND | MB7389-10B |
| 1863-MB7380-10B-ND | MB7380-10B |
| 1863-MB7380-105-ND | MB7380-105 |
| 1863-MB7389-105-ND | MB7389-105 |
| MB7589-101-ND | MB7589-101 |
| MB7589-131-ND | MB7589-131 |
| 3689-UTRCM18-1300-IL2-ND | UTRCM18-1300-IL2 |
| 3689-UTRCM18-1300D-ND | UTRCM18-1300D |
| 3689-UTRCM30-8MDB-ND | UTRCM30-8MDB |
| 3689-UTRCM30-8MDB-D-IL2-ND | UTRCM30-8MDB-D-IL2 |
| 1863-1003-ND | MB1240-000 |
| 1738-SEN0352-ND | SEN0352 |
| 1863-MB1604-000-ND | MB1604-000 |
| 1863-1056-ND | MB1033-000 |
| 1863-1038-ND | MB1230-000 |
| 1863-1015-ND | MB1220-000 |
| 1863-1022-ND | MB1202-000 |
| 1863-1028-ND | MB1212-000 |
| 1863-1037-ND | MB7062-200 |
| 1863-1069-ND | MB7040-700 |
| 1863-1066-ND | MB7389-500 |
| 1863-1058-ND | MB7354-100 |
| 1738-1386-ND | SEN0007 |
| 1863-1089-ND | MB7563-100 |
| 1863-MB1623-000-ND | MB1623-000 |
| MB7076-101-ND | MB7076-101 |
| 1863-MB7368-131-ND | MB7368-131 |
| MB7076-110-ND | MB7076-110 |
| 3689-UTRCM18-1300D-IL2-ND | UTRCM18-1300D-IL2 |
3. Capacitive Gesture Sensor:
A capacitive gesture sensor is a device that detects gestures through changes in capacitance caused by the presence or movement of conductive objects, such as a hand.
The sensor’s surface is coated with a conductive material, forming a capacitor array. When a hand or finger nears the sensor, it changes the electric field, altering the capacitance. The sensor’s circuitry monitors and analyzes these changes to detect hand position and movements.
Advantage:
- Capacitive gesture sensors have the advantage of high sensitivity, accurately detecting small gesture movements. They support multi-touch, allowing simultaneous detection of multiple finger actions.
- Since there are no moving parts involved, capacitive gesture sensors tend to be more durable and have a longer lifespan compared to mechanical switches.
Challenges and Considerations:
- External factors such as humidity, temperature, and electromagnetic interference can affect sensor performance. Capacitive gesture sensors require a clean environment as they are sensitive to water and dirt.
- They also have material limitations, needing transparent conductive materials, which might restrict their use in certain applications.
Capacitive Sensors from Digikey
Applicable Part Number
| DigiKey Part Number | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|
| 1790-IQS228B00000000TSRTR-ND,1790-IQS228B00000000TSRCT-ND,1790-IQS228B00000000TSRDKR-ND | IQS228B00000000TSR |
| AT42QT1010-TSHRTR-ND,AT42QT1010-TSHRCT-ND,AT42QT1010-TSHRDKR-ND | AT42QT1010-TSHR |
| AT42QT1012-TSHRTR-ND,AT42QT1012-TSHRCT-ND,AT42QT1012-TSHRDKR-ND | AT42QT1012-TSHR |
| AT42QT1011-TSHRTR-ND,AT42QT1011-TSHRCT-ND,AT42QT1011-TSHRDKR-ND | AT42QT1011-TSHR |
| CAP1293-1-SN-TR-ND,CAP1293-1-SN-CT-ND,CAP1293-1-SN-DKR-ND | CAP1293-1-SN-TR |
| CAP1293-1-AC3-TRTR-ND,CAP1293-1-AC3-TRCT-ND,CAP1293-1-AC3-TRDKR-ND | CAP1293-1-AC3-TR |
| AT42QT1070-SSURTR-ND,AT42QT1070-SSURCT-ND,AT42QT1070-SSURDKR-ND | AT42QT1070-SSUR |
| MTCH108T-I/SSTR-ND,MTCH108T-I/SSCT-ND,MTCH108T-I/SSDKR-ND | MTCH108T-I/SS |
| 150-AT42QT1070-MMHRTR-ND,150-AT42QT1070-MMHRCT-ND,AT42QT1070-MMHCT-ND,150-AT42QT1070-MMHRDKR-ND,AT42QT1070-MMHDKR-ND | AT42QT1070-MMHR |
| CAP1188-1-CP-TR-ND,CAP1188-1-CP-TRCT-ND,CAP1188-1-CP-TRDKR-ND | CAP1188-1-CP-TR |
| AT42QT1110-AURTR-ND,AT42QT1110-AURCT-ND,AT42QT1110-AURDKR-ND | AT42QT1110-AUR |
| CAP1114-1-EZK-TR-ND,CAP1114-1-EZK-CT-ND,CAP1114-1-EZK-DKR-ND | CAP1114-1-EZK-TR |
| 150-AT42QT1040-MMHRTR-ND,150-AT42QT1040-MMHRCT-ND,150-AT42QT1040-MMHRDKR-ND | AT42QT1040-MMHR |
| 427-1125-2-ND,427-1125-1-ND,427-1125-6-ND | QT60160-ISG |
| 448-CY8CMBR3108-LQXITTR-ND,448-CY8CMBR3108-LQXITCT-ND,448-CY8CMBR3108-LQXITDKR-ND | CY8CMBR3108-LQXIT |
| AT42QT2160-MMURTR-ND,AT42QT2160-MMURCT-ND,AT42QT2160-MMURDKR-ND | AT42QT2160-MMUR |
| 448-CY8CMBR3116-LQXITTR-ND,448-CY8CMBR3116-LQXITCT-ND,448-CY8CMBR3116-LQXITDKR-ND | CY8CMBR3116-LQXIT |
| 427-1126-2-ND,427-1126-1-ND,427-1126-6-ND | QT60240-ISG |
| 296-46090-2-ND,296-46090-1-ND,296-46090-6-ND,2156-FDC1004DSCR-ND | FDC1004DSCR |
| 296-48544-2-ND,296-48544-1-ND,296-48544-6-ND | FDC1004DGSR |
| 427-1107-ND | QT60168-ASG |
| 427-1109-ND | QT60326-ASG |
| MTCH101-I/OT-ND | MTCH101-I/OT |
| AT42QT1050-MMHRTR-ND,1611-AT42QT1050-MMHRCT-ND,AT42QT1050-MMHRCT-ND,AT42QT1050-MMHRDKR-ND | AT42QT1050-MMHR |
| 1790-IQS231B00000000TSRTR-ND,1790-IQS231B00000000TSRCT-ND,1790-IQS231B00000000TSRDKR-ND | IQS231B00000000TSR |
| 1790-IQS211B00000000TSRTR-ND,1790-IQS211B00000000TSRCT-ND,1790-IQS211B00000000TSRDKR-ND | IQS211B00000000TSR |
| 150-MTCH1010T-V/SNTR-ND,150-MTCH1010T-V/SNCT-ND,150-MTCH1010T-V/SNDKR-ND | MTCH1010T-V/SN |
| CAP1203-1-SN-ND | CAP1203-1-SN |
| CAP1203-1-SN-TR-ND,CAP1203-1-SN-CT-ND,CAP1203-1-SN-DKR-ND | CAP1203-1-SN-TR |
| CAP1203-1-AC3-TRTR-ND,CAP1203-1-AC3-TRCT-ND,CAP1203-1-AC3-TRDKR-ND | CAP1203-1-AC3-TR |
| AT42QT1010-MAHRTR-ND,AT42QT1010-MAHRCT-ND,AT42QT1010-MAHRDKR-ND | AT42QT1010-MAHR |
| CAP1206-1-SL-TR-ND,CAP1206-1-SL-CT-ND,CAP1206-1-SL-DKR-ND | CAP1206-1-SL-TR |
| MTCH102-I/MS-ND | MTCH102-I/MS |
| CAP1206-1-AIA-TRTR-ND,CAP1206-1-AIA-TRCT-ND,CAP1206-1-AIA-TRDKR-ND | CAP1206-1-AIA-TR |
| 1790-IQS323001DNRTR-ND,1790-IQS323001DNRCT-ND,1790-IQS323001DNRDKR-ND | IQS323001DNR |
| 150-MTCH1060-I/REB-ND | MTCH1060-I/REB |
| CAP1106-1-AIA-TR-ND,CAP1106-1-AIA-TRCT-ND,CAP1106-1-AIA-TRDKR-ND | CAP1106-1-AIA-TR |
| 150-MTCH1060-I/SS-ND | MTCH1060-I/SS |
| MTCH105-I/ST-ND | MTCH105-I/ST |
| 150-CAP1298-1-SL-ND | CAP1298-1-SL |
| 1790-IQS7222C101QNRTR-ND,1790-IQS7222C101QNRCT-ND,1790-IQS7222C101QNRDKR-ND | IQS7222C101QNR |
| 1790-IQS7222A001QNRTR-ND,1790-IQS7222A001QNRCT-ND,1790-IQS7222A001QNRDKR-ND | IQS7222A001QNR |
| CAP1126-1-AP-TR-ND,CAP1126-1-AP-CT-ND,CAP1126-1-AP-DKR-ND | CAP1126-1-AP-TR |
| CAP1298-1-A4-TRTR-ND,CAP1298-1-A4-TRCT-ND,CAP1298-1-A4-TRDKR-ND | CAP1298-1-A4-TR |
| AT42QT1050-MMH-ND | AT42QT1050-MMH |
| AT42QT1110-MURTR-ND,AT42QT1110-MURCT-ND,AT42QT1110-MURDKR-ND | AT42QT1110-MUR |
| AT42QT2120-SU-ND | AT42QT2120-SU |
| AT42QT2120-MMH-ND | AT42QT2120-MMH |
| AT42QT2120-MMHRTR-ND,AT42QT2120-MMHRCT-ND,AT42QT2120-MMHRDKR-ND | AT42QT2120-MMHR |
| AT42QT2120-XU-ND | AT42QT2120-XU |
| AT42QT2120-XURTR-ND,AT42QT2120-XURCT-ND,AT42QT2120-XURDKR-ND | AT42QT2120-XUR |
| 448-CY8CMBR3108-LQXI-ND | CY8CMBR3108-LQXI |
| 448-CY8CMBR3116-LQXI-ND | CY8CMBR3116-LQXI |
| CAP1214-1-EZK-TR-ND,CAP1214-1-EZK-TRCT-ND,CAP1214-1-EZK-TRDKR-ND | CAP1214-1-EZK-TR |
| AT42QT1060-MMURTR-ND,AT42QT1060-MMURCT-ND,AT42QT1060-MMURDKR-ND | AT42QT1060-MMUR |
| 448-CY8C20110-SX2I-ND | CY8C20110-SX2I |
| 448-CY8CMBR2044-24LKXITTR-ND,448-CY8CMBR2044-24LKXITCT-ND,448-CY8CMBR2044-24LKXITDKR-ND | CY8CMBR2044-24LKXIT |
| 296-44527-2-ND,296-44527-1-ND,296-44527-6-ND,2156-FDC2214QRGHRQ1-ND | FDC2214QRGHRQ1 |
| 296-42334-2-ND,296-42334-1-ND,296-42334-6-ND,2156-FDC1004QDGSRQ1-ND | FDC1004QDGSRQ1 |
| AT42QT1011-MAHRTR-ND,AT42QT1011-MAHRCT-ND,AT42QT1011-MAHRDKR-ND | AT42QT1011-MAHR |
| 150-AT42QT1012-MAHRTR-ND,150-AT42QT1012-MAHRCT-ND,AT42QT1012-MAHRCT-ND,AT42QT1012-MAHRDKR-ND | AT42QT1012-MAHR |
| MTCH102T-I/MSTR-ND,MTCH102T-I/MSCT-ND,MTCH102T-I/MSDKR-ND | MTCH102T-I/MS |
| CAP1296-1-AIA-TRTR-ND,CAP1296-1-AIA-TRCT-ND,CAP1296-1-AIA-TRDKR-ND | CAP1296-1-AIA-TR |
| CAP1133-1-AIA-TR-ND,CAP1133-1-AIA-TRCT-ND,CAP1133-1-AIA-TRDKR-ND | CAP1133-1-AIA-TR |
| CAP1208-1-SL-TR-ND,CAP1208-1-SL-CT-ND,CAP1208-1-SL-DKR-ND | CAP1208-1-SL-TR |
| MTCH105-I/ML-ND | MTCH105-I/ML |
| MTCH105T-I/STTR-ND,MTCH105T-I/STCT-ND,MTCH105T-I/STDKR-ND | MTCH105T-I/ST |
| CAP1208-1-A4-TRTR-ND,CAP1208-1-A4-TRCT-ND,CAP1208-1-A4-TRDKR-ND | CAP1208-1-A4-TR |
| 150-MTCH105T-I/MLTR-ND,150-MTCH105T-I/MLCT-ND,150-MTCH105T-I/MLDKR-ND | MTCH105T-I/ML |
| 1790-IQS7222A001CSRTR-ND,1790-IQS7222A001CSRCT-ND,1790-IQS7222A001CSRDKR-ND | IQS7222A001CSR |
| MTCH108-I/SS-ND | MTCH108-I/SS |
| CAP1166-1-BP-TR-ND,CAP1166-1-BP-CT-ND,CAP1166-1-BP-DKR-ND | CAP1166-1-BP-TR |
| AT42QT1245-AURTR-ND,1611-AT42QT1245-AURCT-ND,AT42QT1245-AURCT-ND,AT42QT1245-AURDKR-ND | AT42QT1245-AUR |
| 448-CY8CMBR3102-SX1ITTR-ND,448-CY8CMBR3102-SX1ITCT-ND,448-CY8CMBR3102-SX1ITDKR-ND | CY8CMBR3102-SX1IT |
| 448-CY8CMBR3106S-LQXI-ND | CY8CMBR3106S-LQXI |
| 448-CY8CMBR3002-SX1ITTR-ND,448-CY8CMBR3002-SX1ITCT-ND,448-CY8CMBR3002-SX1ITDKR-ND | CY8CMBR3002-SX1IT |
| AT42QT2100-MURTR-ND,AT42QT2100-MURCT-ND,AT42QT2100-MURDKR-ND | AT42QT2100-MUR |
| 448-CY8CMBR3110-SX2ITTR-ND,448-CY8CMBR3110-SX2ITCT-ND,448-CY8CMBR3110-SX2ITDKR-ND | CY8CMBR3110-SX2IT |
| 448-CY8CMBR3110-SX2I-ND | CY8CMBR3110-SX2I |
| 559-ZSSC3230BI3WTR-ND,559-ZSSC3230BI3WCT-ND,559-ZSSC3230BI3WDKR-ND | ZSSC3230BI3W |
| AT42QT1481-AU-ND | AT42QT1481-AU |
| 1790-IQS7222C101CSRTR-ND,1790-IQS7222C101CSRCT-ND,1790-IQS7222C101CSRDKR-ND | IQS7222C101CSR |
| MTCH108-I/GZ-ND | MTCH108-I/GZ |
| 2521-IS31SE5118-ZNLS3-TR-ND,2521-IS31SE5118-ZNLS3-TRCT-ND,2521-IS31SE5118-ZNLS3-TRDKR-ND | IS31SE5118-ZNLS3-TR |
| 1790-IQS7225A001QNRTR-ND,1790-IQS7225A001QNRCT-ND,1790-IQS7225A001QNRDKR-ND | IQS7225A001QNR |
| LDS6124NQGI-ND | LDS6124NQGI |
| 2521-IS31SE5114-LQLS3-ND | IS31SE5114-LQLS3 |
| CY8CMBR2044-24LKXI-ND | CY8CMBR2044-24LKXI |
| 2832-CY8CMBR2110-24LQXI-ND,CY8CMBR2110-24LQXI-ND | CY8CMBR2110-24LQXI |
| AT42QT1244-MU-ND | AT42QT1244-MU |
| CY8CMBR2016-24LQXI-ND | CY8CMBR2016-24LQXI |
| AT42QT2640-AU-ND | AT42QT2640-AU |
| 1790-IQS231B00000000CSRTR-ND,1790-IQS231B00000000CSRCT-ND,1790-IQS231B00000000CSRDKR-ND | IQS231B00000000CSR |
| 1790-IQS227D00000000DNRTR-ND,1790-IQS227D00000000DNRCT-ND,1790-IQS227D00000000DNRDKR-ND | IQS227D00000000DNR |
| 1790-IQS211B00000000DNRTR-ND,1790-IQS211B00000000DNRCT-ND,1790-IQS211B00000000DNRDKR-ND | IQS211B00000000DNR |
| 1790-IQS228D00000000DNRTR-ND,1790-IQS228D00000000DNRCT-ND,1790-IQS228D00000000DNRDKR-ND | IQS228D00000000DNR |
| 1790-IQS320100CSRTR-ND,1790-IQS320100CSRCT-ND,1790-IQS320100CSRDKR-ND | IQS320100CSR |
| 1790-IQS323001CSRTR-ND,1790-IQS323001CSRCT-ND,1790-IQS323001CSRDKR-ND | IQS323001CSR |
| 150-MTCH1030T-I/MGTR-ND,150-MTCH1030T-I/MGCT-ND,150-MTCH1030T-I/MGDKR-ND | MTCH1030T-I/MG |
| 1790-IQS7223C001CSRTR-ND,1790-IQS7223C001CSRCT-ND,1790-IQS7223C001CSRDKR-ND | IQS7223C001CSR |
| 1790-IQS7223C001QNRTR-ND,1790-IQS7223C001QNRCT-ND,1790-IQS7223C001QNRDKR-ND | IQS7223C001QNR |
| 150-MTCH1060T-I/REBTR-ND,150-MTCH1060T-I/REBCT-ND,150-MTCH1060T-I/REBDKR-ND | MTCH1060T-I/REB |
| 150-MTCH1030T-E/MGTR-ND,150-MTCH1030T-E/MGCT-ND,150-MTCH1030T-E/MGDKR-ND | MTCH1030T-E/MG |
| 150-MTCH1030-E/ST-ND | MTCH1030-E/ST |
| 1790-IQS7211E001QNRTR-ND,1790-IQS7211E001QNRCT-ND,1790-IQS7211E001QNRDKR-ND | IQS7211E001QNR |
| 150-MTCH1060-E/REB-ND | MTCH1060-E/REB |
| CAP1208-1-SL-ND | CAP1208-1-SL |
| 150-CAP1298-1-SL-TR-ND,150-CAP1298-1-SL-TRCT-ND,150-CAP1298-1-SL-TRDKR-ND | CAP1298-1-SL-TR |
| 2521-IS31SE5117A-QFLS3-TR-ND,2521-IS31SE5117A-QFLS3-TRCT-ND,2521-IS31SE5117A-QFLS3-TRDKR-ND | IS31SE5117A-QFLS3-TR |
| 2521-IS31SE5118A-ZNLS3-TR-ND,2521-IS31SE5118A-ZNLS3-TRCT-ND,2521-IS31SE5118A-ZNLS3-TRDKR-ND | IS31SE5118A-ZNLS3-TR |
| 2521-IS31SE5118A-QFLS3-TR-ND,2521-IS31SE5118A-QFLS3-TRCT-ND,2521-IS31SE5118A-QFLS3-TRDKR-ND | IS31SE5118A-QFLS3-TR |
| AT42QT2120-SURTR-ND,AT42QT2120-SURCT-ND,AT42QT2120-SURDKR-ND | AT42QT2120-SUR |
| 448-CY8CMBR3102-SX1I-ND | CY8CMBR3102-SX1I |
| 2521-IS32SE5118-QWLA3-TR-ND,2521-IS32SE5118-QWLA3-TRCT-ND,2521-IS32SE5118-QWLA3-TRDKR-ND | IS32SE5118-QWLA3-TR |
| 2521-IS32SE5120A-QWLA3-TR-ND,2521-IS32SE5120A-QWLA3-TRCT-ND,2521-IS32SE5120A-QWLA3-TRDKR-ND | IS32SE5120A-QWLA3-TR |
| 2156-SCT1008CMT3R2G-ND | SCT1008CMT3R2G |
| MTCH102T-I/MUTR-ND,MTCH102T-I/MUCT-ND,MTCH102T-I/MUDKR-ND | MTCH102T-I/MU |
| 2832-CY8C20121-SX1I-ND | CY8C20121-SX1I |
| 2156-CY8C201A0-LDX2IKL-ND | CY8C201A0-LDX2IKL |
| 2156-CY8C201A0-SX21-ND | CY8C201A0-SX21 |
| AT42QT1244-AURTR-ND,AT42QT1244-AURCT-ND,1611-AT42QT1244-AURCT-ND,AT42QT1244-AURDKR-ND | AT42QT1244-AUR |
| FDC1004DSCJ-ND,2156-FDC1004DSCJ-ND | FDC1004DSCJ |
| ATMXT112S-MAURTR-ND,ATMXT112S-MAURCT-ND,1611-ATMXT112S-MAURCT-ND,ATMXT112S-MAURDKR-ND | ATMXT112S-MAUR |
| 2156-LC71F7001VB-0-TLM-H-ND | LC71F7001VB-0-TLM-H |
| 2156-AT42QT2160-MMU-ND | AT42QT2160-MMU |
| 2156-LC71F7001VB-1-TLM-H-ND | LC71F7001VB-1-TLM-H |
| 2156-LC71F7001VB-3-TLM-H-ND | LC71F7001VB-3-TLM-H |
| 2156-LC71F7001VB-2-TLM-H-ND | LC71F7001VB-2-TLM-H |
| 2156-MPR083EJ-ND | MPR083EJ |
| 2156-MPR083Q-ND | MPR083Q |
| 2156-MPR084EJ-ND | MPR084EJ |
| FDC2114RGHR-ND,2156-FDC2114RGHR-ND | FDC2114RGHR |
| FDC2214RGHR-ND,2156-FDC2214RGHR-ND | FDC2214RGHR |
| 505-MAX22520GWP±ND | MAX22520GWP+ |
| 2832-CY8CMBR3102-SX1I-ND | CY8CMBR3102-SX1I |
| 2156-CY8CMBR3150-LQXI-428-ND | CY8CMBR3150-LQXI |
| 2156-CY8CMBR3116-LQXI-ND | CY8CMBR3116-LQXI |
| 2156-LC71F7001VB-0-TLM-H-488-ND | LC71F7001VB-0-TLM-H |
| 2156-CY8CMBR2044-24LKXI-ND | CY8CMBR2044-24LKXI |
| 2156-LC71F7001PVBS0-TLM-H-488-ND | LC71F7001PVBS0-TLM-H |
| 2832-CY8CMBR3108-LQXI-ND | CY8CMBR3108-LQXI |
| 2156-FDC2214QRGHTQ1-296-ND | FDC2214QRGHTQ1 |
| MTCH101T-I/OTTR-ND,MTCH101T-I/OTCT-ND,MTCH101T-I/OTDKR-ND | MTCH101T-I/OT |
| CAP1293-1-SN-ND | CAP1293-1-SN |
| CAP1206-1-SL-ND | CAP1206-1-SL |
| CAP1296-1-SL-ND | CAP1296-1-SL |
| AT42QT1245-AU-ND | AT42QT1245-AU |
| 150-MTCH1030-I/MG-ND | MTCH1030-I/MG |
| 1790-IQS7222D001QNRTR-ND,1790-IQS7222D001QNRCT-ND,1790-IQS7222D001QNRDKR-ND | IQS7222D001QNR |
| 150-MTCH1010-V/SN-ND | MTCH1010-V/SN |
| 448-CY8CMBR3002-SX1I-ND | CY8CMBR3002-SX1I |
| 448-CY8CMBR3106S-LQXITTR-ND,448-CY8CMBR3106S-LQXITCT-ND,448-CY8CMBR3106S-LQXITDKR-ND | CY8CMBR3106S-LQXIT |
| 1790-IQS318100QFRTR-ND,1790-IQS318100QFRCT-ND,1790-IQS318100QFRDKR-ND | IQS318100QFR |
| 1790-IQS318101QFRTR-ND,1790-IQS318101QFRCT-ND,1790-IQS318101QFRDKR-ND | IQS318101QFR |
| 150-MTCH1030-I/ST-ND | MTCH1030-I/ST |
| 150-MTCH1030T-I/STTR-ND,150-MTCH1030T-I/STCT-ND,150-MTCH1030T-I/STDKR-ND | MTCH1030T-I/ST |
| 150-MTCH1030-E/MG-ND | MTCH1030-E/MG |
| 150-MTCH1030T-E/STTR-ND,150-MTCH1030T-E/STCT-ND,150-MTCH1030T-E/STDKR-ND | MTCH1030T-E/ST |
| 150-MTCH1060T-I/SSTR-ND,150-MTCH1060T-I/SSCT-ND,150-MTCH1060T-I/SSDKR-ND | MTCH1060T-I/SS |
| 150-MTCH1060T-E/REBTR-ND,150-MTCH1060T-E/REBCT-ND,150-MTCH1060T-E/REBDKR-ND | MTCH1060T-E/REB |
| 150-MTCH1060-E/SS-ND | MTCH1060-E/SS |
| 150-MTCH1060T-E/SSTR-ND,150-MTCH1060T-E/SSCT-ND,150-MTCH1060T-E/SSDKR-ND | MTCH1060T-E/SS |
| 2521-IS31SE5120A-QFLS3-TR-ND,2521-IS31SE5120A-QFLS3-TRCT-ND,2521-IS31SE5120A-QFLS3-TRDKR-ND | IS31SE5120A-QFLS3-TR |
| 1790-IQS9150-000QFRCTINACTIVE-ND,1790-IQS9150-000QFRDKRINACTIVE-ND,1790-IQS9150-000QFR-ND | IQS9150-000QFR |
| 1790-IQS227B00000000CSRTR-ND | IQS227B00000000CSR |
| 1790-IQS228B00000000CSRTR-ND | IQS228B00000000CSR |
| 1790-IQS211B00050000CSRTR-ND | IQS211B00050000CSR |
| 1790-IQS211B00050000TSRTR-ND | IQS211B00050000TSR |
| 1790-IQS211B00060000CSRTR-ND | IQS211B00060000CSR |
| 1790-IQS227B00400008TSRTR-ND | IQS227B00400008TSR |
| 1790-IQS211B00060000TSRTR-ND | IQS211B00060000TSR |
| 1790-IQS227B00000000TSRTR-ND | IQS227B00000000TSR |
| 1790-IQS228B00000000DNRTR-ND | IQS228B00000000DNR |
| 1790-IQS227D00400008DNRTR-ND | IQS227D00400008DNR |
| 1790-IQS211B00050000DNRTR-ND | IQS211B00050000DNR |
| 1790-IQS211B00060000DNRTR-ND | IQS211B00060000DNR |
| 1790-IQS319002CSRTR-ND | IQS319002CSR |
| 1790-IQS227B00000000DNRTR-ND | IQS227B00000000DNR |
| 1790-IQS320001DNRTR-ND | IQS320001DNR |
| 1790-IQS323A01DNRTR-ND | IQS323A01DNR |
| 1790-IQS7223C001QFRTR-ND | IQS7223C001QFR |
| 1790-IQS7222C202QFRTR-ND | IQS7222C202QFR |
| 1790-IQS7222C201QFRTR-ND | IQS7222C201QFR |
| 1790-IQS7222D001CSRTR-ND | IQS7222D001CSR |
| 1790-IQS7222A102QFRTR-ND | IQS7222A102QFR |
| 1790-IQS7222D001QFRTR-ND | IQS7222D001QFR |
| 1790-IQS7211E001CSRTR-ND | IQS7211E001CSR |
| 1790-IQS7225A101QNRTR-ND | IQS7225A101QNR |
| 1790-IQS7225A101QFRTR-ND | IQS7225A101QFR |
| 1790-IQS7211E001QFRTR-ND | IQS7211E001QFR |
| AT42QT1050-UURTR-ND,1611-AT42QT1050-UURCT-ND,AT42QT1050-UURCT-ND,AT42QT1050-UURDKR-ND | AT42QT1050-UUR |
| 1790-IQS211B00000000CSRTR-ND,1790-IQS211B00000000CSRCT-ND | IQS211B00000000CSR |
| 1790-IQS318101CSRTR-ND,1790-IQS318101CSRCT-ND,1790-IQS318101CSRDKR-ND | IQS318101CSR |
| 1790-IQS318501CSRTR-ND,1790-IQS318501CSRCT-ND,1790-IQS318501CSRDKR-ND | IQS318501CSR |
| CAP1296-1-SL-TR-ND | CAP1296-1-SL-TR |
| 2651-EM6420V1WP10ETR-ND | EM6420V1WP10E |
| 559-R7F100T7E3G00CNP#HA0TR-ND | R7F100T7E3G00CNP#HA0 |
| 559-R7F100T7E3G00CNP#BA0-ND | R7F100T7E3G00CNP#BA0 |
| 559-R7F100T8E3G00CLA#HC0TR-ND | R7F100T8E3G00CLA#HC0 |
| 559-R7F100T8E3G00CLA#BC0-ND | R7F100T8E3G00CLA#BC0 |
| 559-R7F100TBE3G00CNP#BA0-ND | R7F100TBE3G00CNP#BA0 |
| 559-R7F100TBE3G00CNP#HA0TR-ND | R7F100TBE3G00CNP#HA0 |
| 559-R7F100TBE3G00CFP#HA0TR-ND | R7F100TBE3G00CFP#HA0 |
| 559-R7F100TBE3G00CFP#BA0-ND | R7F100TBE3G00CFP#BA0 |
| MTCH108T-I/GZ-ND | MTCH108T-I/GZ |
| 559-R7F100TEE3G00CNP#HA0TR-ND | R7F100TEE3G00CNP#HA0 |
| 559-R7F100TEE3G00CNP#BA0-ND | R7F100TEE3G00CNP#BA0 |
| 336-3473-ND | CPT007B-A01-GM |
| 559-R7F100TGE3G00CFB#BA0-ND | R7F100TGE3G00CFB#BA0 |
| 559-R7F100TGE3G00CNP#BA0-ND | R7F100TGE3G00CNP#BA0 |
| 559-R7F100TGE3G00CFB#HA0TR-ND | R7F100TGE3G00CFB#HA0 |
| 559-R7F100TGE3G00CNP#HA0TR-ND | R7F100TGE3G00CNP#HA0 |
| 2651-EM6420V4LF40D+TR-ND | EM6420V4LF40D+ |
| CAP1128-1-BP-TR-ND,CAP1128-1-BP-TRCT-ND,CAP1128-1-BP-TRDKR-ND | CAP1128-1-BP-TR |
| AT42QT1245-MURTR-ND,AT42QT1245-MURCT-ND,1611-AT42QT1245-MURCT-ND,AT42QT1245-MURDKR-ND | AT42QT1245-MUR |
| CY8C20110-LDX2IT-ND | CY8C20110-LDX2IT |
| CY8C20110-SX2IT-ND | CY8C20110-SX2IT |
| 448-CY8C20110-LDX2I-ND | CY8C20110-LDX2I |
| 2651-EM6420V1LF40D+TR-ND | EM6420V1LF40D+ |
| AT42QT1110-MZTR-ND,AT42QT1110-MZCT-ND,AT42QT1110-MZDKR-ND | AT42QT1110-MZ |
| AT42QT1110-AZTR-ND,AT42QT1110-AZCT-ND,AT42QT1110-AZDKR-ND | AT42QT1110-AZ |
| CY8CMBR2110-24LQXIT-ND | CY8CMBR2110-24LQXIT |
| 559-R7F100TGE3G00CFB#AA0-ND | R7F100TGE3G00CFB#AA0 |
| FDC2112DNTR-ND | FDC2112DNTR |
| AT42QT1244-AU-ND | AT42QT1244-AU |
| AT42QT1245-MU-ND | AT42QT1245-MU |
| 448-CY8CMBR2016-24LQXITTR-ND | CY8CMBR2016-24LQXIT |
| FDC2212DNTR-ND | FDC2212DNTR |
| ATMXT336S-MAURTR-ND,ATMXT336S-MAURCT-ND,ATMXT336S-MAURDKR-ND | ATMXT336S-MAUR |
| AT42QT1244-MURTR-ND,AT42QT1244-MURCT-ND,AT42QT1244-MURDKR-ND | AT42QT1244-MUR |
| 505-MAX22520GWP+TTR-ND | MAX22520GWP+T |
| AT42QT1481-AN-ND | AT42QT1481-AN |
| QT60168C-ASGTR-ND,QT60168C-ASGCT-ND,QT60168C-ASGDKR-ND | QT60168C-ASG |
| AT42QT1481-AURTR-ND,AT42QT1481-AURCT-ND,AT42QT1481-AURDKR-ND | AT42QT1481-AUR |
| AT42QT1481-ANRTR-ND,AT42QT1481-ANRCT-ND,AT42QT1481-ANRDKR-ND | AT42QT1481-ANR |
| ATMXT768E-ABRTR-ND,ATMXT768E-ABRCT-ND,ATMXT768E-ABRDKR-ND | ATMXT768E-ABR |
| AT42QT2640-AURTR-ND,AT42QT2640-AURCT-ND,AT42QT2640-AURDKR-ND | AT42QT2640-AUR |
| ATMXT1664S1-CURTR-ND,ATMXT1664S1-CURCT-ND,ATMXT1664S1-CURDKR-ND | ATMXT1664S1-CUR |
| 427-1140-ND | AT42QT2160-MMU |
| LDS6104NQGI-ND | LDS6104NQGI |
| 800-2017-2-ND | LDS6104NQGI8 |
| ATMXT224E-MAHR-ND | ATMXT224E-MAHR |
| CAP1006-1-AIA-TR-ND | CAP1006-1-AIA-TR |
| CAP1166-1-BP-TR-DCC-ND | CAP1166-1-BP-TR-DCC |
| ATMXT224S-MAUR-ND | ATMXT224S-MAUR |
| ATMXT112S-MA5UR-ND | ATMXT112S-MA5UR |
| ATMXT1188S-CU-ND | ATMXT1188S-CU |
| ATMXT1386E-Z2U-ND | ATMXT1386E-Z2U |
| ATMXT1386-Z2UR-ND | ATMXT1386-Z2UR |
| ATMXT154-CUI-ND | ATMXT154-CUI |
| ATMXT1664S-CU-ND | ATMXT1664S-CU |
| ATMXT1664S-CUR-ND | ATMXT1664S-CUR |
| ATMXT224S-CCUR-ND | ATMXT224S-CCUR |
| ATMXT224SL-MAHR-ND | ATMXT224SL-MAHR |
| ATMXT336S-CCUR-ND | ATMXT336S-CCUR |
| ATMXT3432S-S-CU-ND | ATMXT3432S-S-CU |
| ATMXT540SXES-CCUR-ND | ATMXT540SXES-CCUR |
| ATMXT768E-CU-ND | ATMXT768E-CU |
| ATMXTS100-CU-ND | ATMXTS100-CU |
| SX8660I06ZULT-ND | SX8660I06ZULT |
| ATMXT2952T2-C2U-ND | ATMXT2952T2-C2U |
| 2521-IS32SE5118-ZNLA3-TR-ND | IS32SE5118-ZNLA3-TR |
4. Inertial Gesture Sensor:
Inertial gesture sensors are a type of motion sensor used to detect and interpret gestures based on the movement and orientation of a device.
Inertial gesture sensors use inertial sensors (such as accelerometers and gyroscopes) to detect and recognize hand gestures. The operating principle of an inertial gesture sensor that uses an accelerometer is to detect the acceleration changes of an object.
Inertial gesture sensors typically consist of a combination of accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sometimes magnetometers:
- Accelerometers measure linear acceleration along one or more axes (X, Y, Z), detecting changes in speed and direction.
- Gyroscopes measure angular velocity, providing information about the rotation of the device.
- Magnetometers (optional) measure the strength and direction of the magnetic field, which can help correct orientation and provide additional accuracy in motion detection.
By processing data from these sensors, the system can detect and interpret a wide range of gestures, such as tilting, shaking, rotating, or swiping.
Advantages:
- High Sensitivity Capable of detecting fine movements and changes in orientation.
- Inertial sensors are small and can be easily integrated into portable devices.
- Many inertial sensors are designed to operate efficiently with minimal power, making them suitable for battery-powered devices.
Challenges and Considerations:
- Inertial sensors require regular calibration to maintain accuracy, especially in changing environmental conditions.
- Due to the need for complex data fusion algorithms to ensure accuracy and the requirement for periodic calibration to maintain precision, the technical difficulty in their application is relatively high.
Inertial Gesture Sensors from Digikey
Applicable Part Number
| DigiKey Part Number | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|
| 1428-ICM-42670-PTR-ND,1428-ICM-42670-PCT-ND,1428-ICM-42670-PDKR-ND | ICM-42670-P |
| 828-BMI323TR-ND,828-BMI323CT-ND,828-BMI323DKR-ND | BMI323 |
| 497-17053-2-ND,497-17053-1-ND,497-17053-6-ND | LSM303AHTR |
| 497-LSM6DSVTR-ND,497-LSM6DSVTRCT-ND,497-LSM6DSVTRDKR-ND | LSM6DSVTR |
| 497-LSM6DSO32TR-ND,497-LSM6DSO32CT-ND,497-LSM6DSO32DKR-ND | LSM6DSO32TR |
| 497-18181-2-ND,497-18181-1-ND,497-18181-6-ND | LSM6DSOTR |
| 1428-1152-2-ND,1428-1152-1-ND,1428-1152-6-ND | ICM-42605 |
| 497-19479-2-ND,497-19479-1-ND,497-19479-6-ND | LSM6DSRTR |
| 828-1091-2-ND,828-1091-1-ND,828-1091-6-ND | BMI270 |
| 497-18367-2-ND,497-18367-1-ND,497-18367-6-ND | LSM6DSOXTR |
| 828-BHI360TR-ND,828-BHI360CT-ND,828-BHI360DKR-ND | BHI360 |
| 497-LSM6DSV16XTR-ND,497-LSM6DSV16XTRCT-ND,497-LSM6DSV16XTRDKR-ND | LSM6DSV16XTR |
| 828-1082-2-ND,828-1082-1-ND,828-1082-6-ND | BMI088 |
| 497-16527-2-ND,497-16527-1-ND,497-16527-6-ND | LSM303AGRTR |
| 497-ISM330ISTR-ND,497-ISM330ISTRCT-ND,497-ISM330ISTRDKR-ND | ISM330ISTR |
| 1428-1123-2-ND,1428-1123-1-ND,1428-1123-6-ND | ICM-20948 |
| 497-17583-2-ND,497-17583-1-ND,497-17583-6-ND | ISM330DLCTR |
| 497-19078-2-ND,497-19078-1-ND,497-19078-6-ND | ASM330LHHTR |
| 497-LSM6DSRXTR-ND,497-LSM6DSRXCT-ND,497-LSM6DSRXDKR-ND | LSM6DSRXTR |
| 497-19784-2-ND,497-19784-1-ND,497-19784-6-ND | ISM330DHCXTR |
| 828-BHI260APTR-ND,828-BHI260APCT-ND,828-BHI260APDKR-ND | BHI260AP |
| 497-ASM330LHHXTR-ND,497-ASM330LHHXTRCT-ND,497-ASM330LHHXTRDKR-ND | ASM330LHHXTR |
| 1888-1006-2-ND,1888-1006-1-ND,1888-1006-6-ND | BNO085 |
| 1888-BNO086TR-ND,1888-BNO086CT-ND,1888-BNO086DKR-ND | BNO086 |
| 1428-IAM-20680HTTR-ND,1428-IAM-20680HTCT-ND,1428-IAM-20680HTDKR-ND | IAM-20680HT |
| 1428-IAM-20680HPTR-ND,1428-IAM-20680HPCT-ND,1428-IAM-20680HPDKR-ND | IAM-20680HP |
| 1428-1151-2-ND,1428-1151-1-ND,1428-1151-6-ND | IAM-20680 |
| 1888-1001-ND | FSM300 |
| 490-SCHA63T-K03-05TR-ND,490-SCHA63T-K03-05CT-ND | SCHA63T-K03-05 |
| 1551-MTI-2-5A-T-ND | MTI-2-5A-T |
| 505-ADIS16500AMLZ-ND | ADIS16500AMLZ |
| ADIS16470AMLZ-ND | ADIS16470AMLZ |
| 1551-MTI-7-5A-T-ND | MTI-7-5A-T |
| 1428-IIM-46234-ND | IIM-46234 |
| 505-ADIS16507-2BMLZ-ND | ADIS16507-2BMLZ |
| 505-ADIS16505-2BMLZ-ND | ADIS16505-2BMLZ |
| 505-ADIS16475-1BMLZ-ND | ADIS16475-1BMLZ |
| ADIS16467-2BMLZ-ND | ADIS16467-2BMLZ |
| 497-LSM6DSV16BTR-ND,497-LSM6DSV16BTRCT-ND,497-LSM6DSV16BTRDKR-ND | LSM6DSV16BTR |
| 497-LSM6DSO16ISTR-ND,497-LSM6DSO16ISTRCT-ND,497-LSM6DSO16ISTRDKR-ND | LSM6DSO16ISTR |
| 497-LSM6DSV16BXTR-ND,497-LSM6DSV16BXTRCT-ND,497-LSM6DSV16BXTRDKR-ND | LSM6DSV16BXTR |
| 497-ISM330ISNTR-ND,497-ISM330ISNTRCT-ND,497-ISM330ISNTRDKR-ND | ISM330ISNTR |
| 732-2536030320001TR-ND,732-2536030320001CT-ND,732-2536030320001DKR-ND | 2.53603E+12 |
| 497-ASM330LHBTR-ND,497-ASM330LHBTRCT-ND,497-ASM330LHBTRDKR-ND | ASM330LHBTR |
| 497-ASM330LHHXG1TR-ND,497-ASM330LHHXG1TRCT-ND,497-ASM330LHHXG1TRDKR-ND | ASM330LHHXG1TR |
| 1428-IIM-20670TR-ND,1428-IIM-20670CT-ND,1428-IIM-20670DKR-ND | IIM-20670 |
| 497-ASM330LHBG1TR-ND,497-ASM330LHBG1TRCT-ND,497-ASM330LHBG1TRDKR-ND | ASM330LHBG1TR |
| 490-SCH16T-K01-1TR-ND,490-SCH16T-K01-1CT-ND,490-SCH16T-K01-1DKR-ND | SCH16T-K01-1 |
| 505-ADIS16477-2BMLZ-ND | ADIS16477-2BMLZ |
| 505-ADIS16507-1BMLZ-ND | ADIS16507-1BMLZ |
| ADIS16362BMLZ-ND | ADIS16362BMLZ |
| ADIS16477-1BMLZ-ND | ADIS16477-1BMLZ |
| ADIS16475-3BMLZ-ND | ADIS16475-3BMLZ |
| 1888-FSP201TR-ND,1888-FSP201CT-ND,1888-FSP201DKR-ND | FSP201 |
| 1428-IIM-42653TR-ND,1428-IIM-42653CT-ND,1428-IIM-42653DKR-ND | IIM-42653 |
| 497-ISM330BXTR-ND,497-ISM330BXTRCT-ND,497-ISM330BXTRDKR-ND | ISM330BXTR |
| 10-EWTS5GNB21TR-ND,10-EWTS5GNB21CT-ND,10-EWTS5GNB21DKR-ND | EWTS5GNB21 |
| 490-SCH16T-K01-10TR-ND,490-SCH16T-K01-10CT-ND,490-SCH16T-K01-10DKR-ND | SCH16T-K01-10 |
| 2156-FIS1100-ND | FIS1100 |
| 497-16696-2-ND,497-16696-1-ND,497-16696-6-ND | LSM6DSMTR |
| 2156-FMT1010T-ND | FMT1010T |
| 2156-FMT1020T-ND | FMT1020T |
| 2156-FMT1030T-ND | FMT1030T |
| 490-SCHA63T-K03-PCB-ND | SCHA63T-K03-PCB |
| 1551-MTI-1-5A-T-ND | MTI-1-5A-T |
| 1551-MTI-3-5A-T-ND | MTI-3-5A-T |
| 1551-MTI-8-5A-T-ND | MTI-8-5A-T |
| 1551-MTI-610-ND | MTI-610 |
| 505-ADIS16505-1BMLZ-ND | ADIS16505-1BMLZ |
| 505-ADIS16507-3BMLZ-ND | ADIS16507-3BMLZ |
| ADIS16465-1BMLZ-ND | ADIS16465-1BMLZ |
| ADIS16465-2BMLZ-ND | ADIS16465-2BMLZ |
| 2156-ADIS16364BMLZ-505-ND,ADIS16364BMLZ-ND | ADIS16364BMLZ |
| 1551-MTI-620-ND | MTI-620 |
| ADIS16475-2BMLZ-ND | ADIS16475-2BMLZ |
| 1551-MTI-630-ND | MTI-630 |
| ADIS16467-1BMLZ-ND | ADIS16467-1BMLZ |
| 1551-MTI-670-ND | MTI-670 |
| 1551-MTI-680-ND | MTI-680 |
| 505-ADIS16485BMLZ-ND | ADIS16485BMLZ |
| 505-ADIS16488BMLZ-ND | ADIS16488BMLZ |
| 1551-MTI-680G-ND | MTI-680G |
| 1551-MTI-G-710-2A8G4-ND | MTI-G-710-2A8G4 |
| 342-1100-ND | HG4930AA51 |
| 342-1103-ND | HG4930CA51 |
| 1738-SEN0373-ND | SEN0373 |
| 1738-SEN0386-ND | SEN0386 |
| 490-SCH16T-K01-004-ND | SCH16T-K01-004 |
| 1888-1005-ND | FSM305 |
| 342-I300BA50-ND | I300BA50 |
| 342-1102-ND | HG4930BA51 |
| 505-ADIS16505-3BMLZ-ND | ADIS16505-3BMLZ |
| ADIS16465-3BMLZ-ND | ADIS16465-3BMLZ |
| 505-ADIS16477-3BMLZ-ND | ADIS16477-3BMLZ |
| 2832-ADIS16445BMLZ-ND,ADIS16445BMLZ-ND | ADIS16445BMLZ |
| 505-ADIS16446BMLZ-ND | ADIS16446BMLZ |
| ADIS16365BMLZ-ND | ADIS16365BMLZ |
| ADIS16375BMLZ-ND | ADIS16375BMLZ |
| 342-1111-ND | HG4930AS36 |
| 2156-ADIS16489BMLZ-P-ND,ADIS16489BMLZ-P-ND | ADIS16489BMLZ-P |
| 342-N380-A253-ND | N380-A253 |
| 342-N380-A257-ND | N380-A257 |
| N580-A253-ND | N580-A253 |
| 1888-FSP201-BULK-ND | FSP201-BULK |
| 1428-IIM-46230-ND | IIM-46230 |
| 505-ADIS16501-2BMLZ-ND | ADIS16501-2BMLZ |
| 505-ADIS16550BMLZ-ND | ADIS16550BMLZ |
| 342-68960360-CA88-ND | 68960360-CA88 |
| 2539-CS-VR100-A-U-A1-ND | CS-VR100-A-U-A1 |
| 2539-CS-VR100-A-3-A1-ND | CS-VR100-A-3-A1 |
| 2539-CS-VR100-A-4-A1-ND | CS-VR100-A-4-A1 |
| 2539-CS-IM100-A-3-A1-ND | CS-IM100-A-3-A1 |
| 2539-CS-IM100-A-8-A1-ND | CS-IM100-A-8-A1 |
| 2539-CS-IM100-A-4-A1-ND | CS-IM100-A-4-A1 |
| 2539-CS-AH100-A-U-A1-ND | CS-AH100-A-U-A1 |
| 2539-CS-AH100-A-3-A1-ND | CS-AH100-A-3-A1 |
| 2539-CS-AH100-A-4-A1-ND | CS-AH100-A-4-A1 |
| 2539-CS-VR200-A-U-A1-ND | CS-VR200-A-U-A1 |
| 2539-CS-VR200-A-4-A1-ND | CS-VR200-A-4-A1 |
| 2539-CS-VR200-A-3-A1-ND | CS-VR200-A-3-A1 |
| 2539-CS-IM200-A-4-A1-ND | CS-IM200-A-4-A1 |
| 2539-CS-IM200-A-U-A1-ND | CS-IM200-A-U-A1 |
| 2539-CS-AH200-A-U-A1-ND | CS-AH200-A-U-A1 |
| 2539-CS-AH200-A-3-A1-ND | CS-AH200-A-3-A1 |
| 2539-CS-AH200-A-4-A1-ND | CS-AH200-A-4-A1 |
| 2266-6DF-1N6-C2-HWL-ND,480-5689-ND | 6DF-1N6-C2-HWL |
| 2539-CS-GN300-A-3-A1-ND | CS-GN300-A-3-A1 |
| 2539-CS-VR100-A-8-A1-ND | CS-VR100-A-8-A1 |
| 2539-CS-IM100-A-U-A1-ND | CS-IM100-A-U-A1 |
| 2539-CS-AH100-A-8-A1-ND | CS-AH100-A-8-A1 |
| 2539-CS-VR200-A-8-A1-ND | CS-VR200-A-8-A1 |
| 2539-CS-IM200-A-8-A1-ND | CS-IM200-A-8-A1 |
| 2539-CS-IM200-A-3-A1-ND | CS-IM200-A-3-A1 |
| 2539-CS-AH200-A-8-A1-ND | CS-AH200-A-8-A1 |
| 2539-CS-GN300-A-4-A1-ND | CS-GN300-A-4-A1 |
| 1551-MTI-100-2A8G4-ND | MTI-100-2A8G4 |
| 1551-MTI-300-2A8G4-ND | MTI-300-2A8G4 |
| ADIS16495-3BMLZ-ND | ADIS16495-3BMLZ |
| 342-I300AA50-ND | I300AA50 |
| 505-ADIS16480BMLZ-ND | ADIS16480BMLZ |
| N580-A257-ND | N580-A257 |
| 342-68910580-B258-ND | 68910580-B258 |
| 2539-CS-GN300-A-8-A1-ND | CS-GN300-A-8-A1 |
| 2156-ADIS16365BMLZ-505-ND | ADIS16365BMLZ |
| 2539-CS-GN300-A-U-A1-ND | CS-GN300-A-U-A1 |
5. Microwave Radar Gesture Sensor:
Microwave radar gesture sensors are advanced sensing technologies that use microwave radar signals to detect and interpret human gestures.
Microwave radar gesture sensors operate by emitting microwave signals(typically between 24 GHz and 77 GHz) and then analyzing the reflected signals that bounce back from objects, including human hands. The key components and working principles include:
- Signal Emission: The sensor emits continuous or pulsed microwave signals in a specific frequency range, usually in the GHz spectrum.
- Reflection and Doppler Effect: When a hand or object moves within the radar’s detection field, the reflected signal experiences changes due to the Doppler effect. These changes include variations in frequency, phase, and amplitude.
- Signal Processing: The sensor’s internal processing unit analyzes the reflected signals to detect movement patterns and gestures. Advanced algorithms help in distinguishing between different types of gestures, such as swipes, taps, and rotations.
Advantages:
- High Precision: Capable of detecting fine movements and distinguishing between different gestures with high accuracy.
- Enables interaction without physical contact, which is particularly beneficial in hygiene-sensitive environments.
- Operates effectively in various environmental conditions, including low light, dust, and temperature extremes, where optical sensors may fail.
Challenges and Considerations:
- Microwave radar sensors tend to be more expensive compared to simpler gesture sensors like capacitive or optical sensors, which may limit their use in cost-sensitive applications.
- The data generated by microwave radar sensors can be complex, requiring advanced algorithms to accurately interpret gestures.
- Integrating these sensors into small or compact devices can be challenging due to their size and the need for antennas.
Microwave Radar Gesture Sensors from Digikey
Applicable Part Number
| DigiKey Part Number | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|
| 1738-SEN0521-ND | SEN0521 |
| 1568-SEN-21242-ND | SEN-21242 |
Applications and practical uses of gesture sensor across different industries:
| Gesture Sensor Type | Applications | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Gesture Sensor | Consumer Electronics | Touchless control in smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs |
| Gaming | Motion-based gaming and virtual reality (VR) interfaces | |
| Automotive | In-car gesture controls for infotainment systems | |
| Healthcare | Touchless operation of medical equipment | |
| Ultrasonic Gesture Sensor | Home Automation | Touchless control of smart home devices (lights, thermostats) |
| Automotive | Proximity and gesture control in vehicles | |
| Industrial Automation | Hands-free control of machinery and equipment | |
| Assistive Technology | Control interfaces for users with physical disabilities | |
| Capacitive Gesture Sensor | Consumer Electronics | Touchscreens and touch-sensitive control panels |
| Wearable Devices | Gesture recognition in smartwatches and fitness trackers | |
| Home Appliances | Touch-sensitive controls in appliances (e.g., ovens, washing machines) | |
| Automotive | In-car touch-sensitive buttons and controls | |
| Inertial Gesture Sensor | Mobile Devices | Screen rotation, motion-based gaming, and gesture controls |
| Wearable Devices | Activity tracking and gesture recognition in fitness trackers and smartwatches | |
| Gaming | Motion tracking in gaming controllers | |
| Virtual Reality (VR) | Head movement tracking and gesture control | |
| Automotive | Gesture-based controls and driver assistance systems | |
| Microwave Radar Gesture Sensor | Consumer Electronics | Touchless control in smartphones, smart home devices, and tablets |
| Automotive | In-car gesture controls for infotainment and safety systems | |
| Healthcare | Gesture-based control of medical devices and systems | |
| Industrial Automation | Hands-free control of machinery and equipment | |
| Security Systems | Gesture recognition for access control and security monitoring |
Considerations and relevant precautions when choosing a gesture sensor:
When selecting gesture sensors, consider the application needs: medical devices require high-precision, contactless sensors, while smart homes need cost-effective, durable options. Precision and resolution vary by use, with higher demands in medical and industrial settings. Environmental adaptability is key, so evaluate the sensor’s performance under different conditions. High-precision sensors may be costly but necessary for specific applications.
For battery-powered devices, choose low-power sensors and ensure system compatibility. Regular calibration is crucial, especially for inertial sensors, and external interference should be minimized. Ensure the sensor has adequate software support and consider durability, lifespan, and safety certifications, especially for medical and automotive uses.
In short, select the right gesture sensor by evaluating application requirements, environmental adaptability, cost, and integration, while also considering calibration, interference, software support, durability, and safety.
Conclusion:
Gesture sensor technology is becoming essential in today’s world, offering an intuitive and touch-free way to interact with devices, from smartphones to cars and medical equipment. This guide looks at the different types of gesture sensors and their uses, helping you choose the right one based on your needs, environment, and budget. By tackling common issues and fine-tuning your design, gesture sensors can improve how users interact with your products. This overview is a handy resource for incorporating gesture sensors into your innovative solutions, with support available for implementation.