Randy Frank, contributing editor and
author of "Understanding Smart Sensors"
tackles your questions on sensors.

In Design News' 2007 Sensor Survey, respondents raised several issues regarding sensors. The issues involved various phases of designing sensors into specific applications. In response, Design News put together a radical new approach to help readers. Look forward to webcasts and tutorials with invited experts to address the topics that concerned readers most. Perhaps, even more. We are looking to you for feedback.

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Frank Answers: Accuracy

Sensor accuracy can easily get confused with precision but a quick check can clarify the difference. more

Research

The results of Design News' exclusive, 2007 Sensors Survey are here. Engineers today need to be able to handle the unexpected, have the ability to unleash their design creativity, wear several hats and navigate an increasing amount of design outsourcing. That's just a few of the conclusions from the 2007 salary survey, based on responses from 1,225 engineers.

For a limited time, you can download the complete survey for free (a $295 value). Click here to download the survey.