International Frequency Sensor Association (IFSA) Newsletter

   (ISSN 1726-6017)

This monthly e-newsletter, written by the editors of Sensors & Transducers Magazine and Journal (ISSN 1726-5479), delivers the product and research news, end-use application news, information on upcoming events for MEMS and sensors professionals, and updates you on happenings in the sensor science, industry and markets. The Newsletter reports the latest developments in sensor industry as it happens from leading research centers, universities and manufacturers. Who should read this Newsletter ? All who are interested in the newest information and trends in sensors, transducers, MEMS and sensor instrumentation, including DAQ.

IFSA Newsletter (ISSN 1726-6017), January 2017

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In this Issue:

1.   New Issue of Sensors & Transducers journal: Vol. 208, Issue 1, January 2017

2.   Special Issue of Sensors & Transducers journal: Vol. 207, Issue 12, December 2016: selected and extended papers from SEIA' 2016 Conference

3.   New Open Access books published by IFSA Publishing, S.L.:

        - 'Sensors and Applications in Measuring and Automation Control Systems' (Book Series: Advances in Sensors: Reviews, Vol. 4 ), ed. by Sergey Y. Yurish

        - 'The Human Eye: an Intelligent Optical Sensor (The Inverted Retina: a Diffractive-optical Correlator)' by Norbert Lauinger is now the open access book

4.   Call for Chapters in Open Access Book:

        - 'Advances in Networks: Reviews' Book Series, Vol.1 (Deadline: for chapters: 3 April 2017)

        - 'Advances in Security: Reviews' Book Series, Vol.1 (Deadline: for chapters: 20 April 2017)

5.   'Universal Frequency-to-Digital Converters and Universal Sensors & Transducers Interfaces ICs': Catalog and Price list are available for download

6.   Sensors Related Conferences Organized or/and Sponsored by IFSA:

         -  3^rd International Conference on Sensors and Electronic Instrumentation Advances (SEIA' 2017): 2^nd Call for Papers

         -  Sensors Expo & Conference 2017

7.   Sensors Web Portal's Up-Date

8.   Subscription

9.   Additional Information, Comments, Suggestions

Plus lots more information to be found on Sensors Web Portal: http://www.sensorsportal.com

Product News:

• Low Cost OEM Fiber Optic Temperature Measurement Solution Debuts at SPIE Photonics West 2017

Product News:

• New EK-P4 Evaluation Kit with Flow Element

Open Access Books Published by IFSA Publishing, S. L.

Sensors and Applications in Measuring and Automation Control Systems (Book Series: Advances in Sensors: Reviews, Vol. 4), ed.by Sergey Y. Yurish			The Human Eye: an Intelligent Optical Sensor (The Inverted Retina: a Diffractive-optical Correlator) by Norbert Lauinger
		Publisher: IFSA Publishing, S. L. Paperback: 504 pages Pubdate: 30 December 2016 ISBN: 978-84-617-7596-5 e-ISBN: 978-84-617-7597-2     More details and orders ...		Publisher: IFSA Publishing, S. L. Paperback: 410 pages Pubdate: 5 November 2014 ISBN: 978-84-617-2934-0 e-ISBN: 978-84-617-2955-5     More details and orders ...

For more sensors books please visit our IFSA Publishing web page

Call for Chapters in Open Access Books:

1) Advances in Networks: Reviews, Book Series, Vol.1

Published by: International Frequency Sensor Association (IFSA)

Formats: print (paper) and pdf (Acrobat)

Series Lead Editor: Prof. Sergey Y. Yurish

Topics of Interest Include (but not limited to):

• Technology and Networking Trends

• Distributed Networks

• Network Architectures and Protocols

• Intelligent Network Components

• Network measurements and Testbeds

• Network Security

• Networks Communications

• Network Modeling & Simulation

• Wireless Sensor Networks

• Wireless Access Technologies / WLANs, WiMAX, Satellite, 5G, etc.

• Ad-Hoc and Vehicle Networks

• Self-organizing Networks

• Network Coding

• Mobile Networks

• Optical Networks

• Computer Networks

• Emerging Networks

• Mesh Networks

• Software Defined networks

• Peer-to-Peer and Overlay Networks

• Networking Metrics and Quality Services

• Next Generation Networks

• Network Control and Management

• Applications

Authors are welcome to submit also state-of-the-art reviews on related topics.

The minimum page number per chapter is 11-12. The maximum number of pages is not limited.

Important Deadlines:

 

Chapter Submission:	3 April 2017
Publication fee:	15 April 2017
Preliminary publication date:	31 July 2017

More details and book chapter template are <here>

2) Advances in Security: Reviews, Book Series, Vol.1

Published by: International Frequency Sensor Association (IFSA)

Formats: print (paper) and pdf (Acrobat)

Series Lead Editor: Prof. Sergey Y. Yurish

Topics of Interest Include (but not limited to):

• Security challenges and new technologies

• Security frameworks, architectures and protocols

• Security in sensing and sensor networks

• SCADA-based information security systems

• Security and energy-aware networks

• Software security assurance

• Secure embedded systems

• Security management

• Security technologies

• System security

• Information security

• Smart home security

Authors are welcome to submit also state-of-the-art reviews on related topics.

The minimum page number per chapter is 11-12. The maximum number of pages is not limited.

Important Deadlines:

 

Chapter Submission:	20 April 2017
Publication fee:	5 May 2017
Preliminary publication date:	30 September 2017

More details and book chapter template are <here>

Universal Frequency-to-Digital Converters (UFDC) and Universal Sensors & Transducers Interfaces (USTI) ICs

Up-dated catalog and price list are available for download:

Click <here> or cover to download catalog in pdf format (2.76 Mb)

There are ICs with different metrological performance, functionality, operation temperature range and power consumption for different applications: digital sensors, smart sensor systems, automotive, avionics, IoT, wearable devices and others. Development board for ICs of UFDC-1 and UFDC-1M-16 is also available. Do not miss the comparative table (p.4), which will help you to select the right ICs for your particular application:

Click <here> to download the table in pdf format (115 Kb)

Deadline for 2-page abstract: 20 March 2017.

 

• Contribution Types:
   

• Industrial presentations

• Regular papers

• Poster

Keynote Speakers:

1) Diamond Sensors for Charged Particle Tracking and Dosimetry (Dr. Alexander Oh, University of Manchester, UK)

2) Super-thin scCVD Diamond Membrane Radiation Detectors: Fabrication, Characterization and Applications (Dr. Michal Pomorski, CEA-LIST, Diamond Sensors Laboratory, France)

3) Additive Technologies for Chemical Sensors (Dr. Alexey Vasiliev, National research center Kurchatov Institute, Russia)

Special Sessions:

1. Advances in Diamond Detectors and Instrumentation

    Chairmen: Prof. Gennaro Conte, University Roma Tre, Italy (e-mail: gconte@fis.uniroma3.it) and Dr. Victor G. Ralchenko, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China (e-mail: ralchenko@nsc.gpi.ru)

2. Sensors and Actuators for VOCs and Odour Communication Systems

    Chairman: Prof. Vibha S. Vaishnav, Sardar Patel University, India (e-mail: VaishnavVibha@gmail.com)

3. Polymer Nanocomposite Based Sensors

   Chairman: Dr. Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Qatar University, Qatar (e-mail: kishor_kumars@yahoo.com)

4. Nanosensors for Environment, Safety and Security

    Chairman: Dr. Bonex Wakufwa Mwakikunga, CSIR- National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials, South Africa (e-mail: BMwakikunga@csir.co.za)

5. Soft Bio-sensing Technologies

    Chairman: Prof. Alessandro Tognetti, University of Pisa, Italy (e-mail: a.tognetti@centropiaggio.unipi.it)

6. Mechanical and Structural Health Monitoring and Controls Sensor Applications

    Chairman: Dr. Mosbeh R. Kaloop, Mansoura University, Egypt (e-mail: mosbeh.kaloop@gmail.com)

7. Environmental Monitoring and Mapping Applications

    Chairman: Dr. Paolo Dabove, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (e-mail: paolo.dabove@polito.it)
 

If you are interested to organize and manage your own special session, please contact to conference@sensorsportal.com

More details about SEIA' 2017 are available at the conference web site:

http://www.sensorsportal.com/SEIA_2017/

II. Sensors Expo & Conference, (June 28-29, 2017.  Pre-Conference Symposia: June 27, 2017),

    McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, CA, USA

The Sensors Conference is where you'll find the best in the sensors industry, along with new and innovative ways to jump start your sensor solutions. It's North America's largest and most comprehensive educational program that brings together thousands of engineering professionals all under one roof.

With updated and expanded tracks, exciting and visionary Keynote Presentations, and new Pre-Conference Symposia, the Sensors 2017 Conference Program brings you the leading sensors content that you need to succeed from over 100 industry experts. Expanding the program to include interactive content, applications, demos, and hands-on components, the 2017 Conference will have you walking away with the sensors solutions you need.

The 2017 Conference Program is posted <here> ! Stay tuned for the latest announcements on keynotes, speakers, sessions, and more. 

Please visit the Sensors Expo & Conference's <web site>. Early bird registration is now open !

Sensors Web Portal's Up-Date

• e-Shop with new ICs: Series of Universal Sensors & Transducers Interfaces ICs USTI-MOB and USTI-EXT for low power and high temperature range applications respectively
• Bookstore with IFSA Publishing, S. L. books
• Links web section with sensors related events in 2017

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