ams: Chip lets you know lightning is coming

Offered as the world’s first single chip of its kind, the AS3935 Franklin lightning sensor IC detects lightning activity as it approaches from up to 40 km away (see http://www2.electronicproducts.com/Industry_s_first_lighting_sensor_IC_suits_low_power_portable_apps-article-hlcn07_jun2012-html.aspx). That’s much more lightning warning than ever before . The chip also detects intracloud activity as well as cloud-to-ground flashes, often enabling risk to be evaluated for approaching storms.

The IC consumes only 60 µA while operating in a low-power listening mode. In addition, the AS3935 identifies and rejects interference signals from common manmade sources such as fluorescent lighting, motors, microwave oven, and switches.

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