Analog Devices (ADI), headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, is a global leader in the IoT sensors manufacturing. ADI specializes in advanced sensor technologies, offering precision measurement sensors, temperature sensors, accelerometers, and inertial measurement units (IMUs).
Sensor Portfolio
ADI offers an extensive range of IoT sensors, including:
Motion Sensors: ADI's motion sensors, such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, are widely used in applications like wearables, industrial machinery, and automotive systems.
Environmental Sensors: These sensors measure parameters like temperature, humidity, and air quality, making them suitable for smart homes, HVAC control, and environmental monitoring.
Gas Sensors: ADI manufactures gas sensors used in applications such as air quality monitoring and safety systems.
Light Sensors: Light sensors are essential for applications like ambient light sensing and display brightness control.
Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs): IMUs are sensor modules that combine accelerometers and gyroscopes to measure both linear acceleration and angular velocity.
Industry Applications
ADI's IoT sensors are utilized across various industries:
Healthcare: ADI's motion sensors are commonly found in wearable health devices, enabling activity tracking and monitoring.
Automotive: ADI's sensors contribute to vehicle safety and performance enhancements through applications like stability control and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Industrial IoT (IIoT): In industrial settings, ADI's sensors are used for monitoring machinery, ensuring precise control, and predictive maintenance.
Notable Sensor Series
ADI offers a range of sensor series tailored to specific IoT applications:
Accelerometers:
ADXL345: A popular 3-axis digital accelerometer suitable for motion sensing applications.
ADXL362: A low-power, high-resolution 3-axis accelerometer designed for long battery life in IoT devices.
Gyroscopes:
ADXRS450: A precision angular rate sensor designed for high-performance applications.
ADIS16000: A gyroscope and accelerometer combo sensor for motion and vibration analysis.
Environmental Sensors:
ADT7410: A digital temperature sensor with high accuracy for environmental monitoring.
ADT7420: A high-precision digital temperature sensor with additional features like high/low-temperature alert.
Gas Sensors:
ADT7420: A gas sensor for measuring specific gases, used in air quality monitoring and safety applications.
Light Sensors (Photodetectors):
ADPD188BI: An optical sensor module designed for applications requiring precise light measurement.
Position Sensors:
AD22151: A linear magnetic field sensor for measuring position and angle in industrial applications.
ADXL213: A dual-axis accelerometer for measuring static and dynamic tilt in IoT devices.
Sound and Acoustic Sensors:
ADMP401: A high-performance MEMS microphone sensor for audio capture and voice recognition.
Geographic Presence
ADI operates globally and serves regions with high technology adoption and manufacturing. Their products and solutions are utilized in Europe (Ireland), North America (United States), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India), and other key technology hubs.