SENSORS


Sensing danger in food manufacturing A


How custom IC sensors enhance safety and quality


ccording to data from product risk consultancy RQA, the UK’s food product   and regulatory compliance, but not all sensors   product engineering at ASIC design and supply    processing sensors.


Product recalls are a hugely costly  manufacturers. Not only can recalls take   faulty products, but they can also cause huge reputational damage and prolonged periods 


 labelling errors, some of the main causes    Sensor technology has an important role  processing and packaging, by helping to precisely monitor parameters such as  regulated nature of the industry, implementing   standards.


ICs in action


   decrease measurement uncertainty.  temperature monitoring, as many foodborne   responsible for around ten percent of the food recalls recorded in RQA’s data and often      


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    respond quickly to temperature changes,  such as pasteurisation.


    method best suited to ensuring the safety    neutralise pathogens.


 calibrated to measure and monitor these high pressures, ensuring the process is carried out  sterilisation. As one of the main challenges of  entire batch of food, the quick response time of IC pressure sensors help to detect changes almost instantaneously. Manufacturers can   precision is crucial in reducing spoilage, product recalls and customer dissatisfaction due to compromised packaging.     


change the proportions of atmospheric   based gas sensors ensure the correct gas   freshness.


Choosing custom


 integrated circuits (ASICs) can be tailored for  Consequently, opting for an ASIC is preferable   


The fully optimised chip design of an ASIC means that any unnecessary components  be focused precisely on the features that matter most for the application. Beyond the performance gains, this streamlined design  cost per chip.


   gas sensors customised for the unique    detected. Custom IC temperature sensors can   


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