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Maxim's digital isolator based ref design eliminates optocouplers
Maxim says designers now have a way to reduce power, system cost, and size for programmable logic controller (PLC) digital-input subsystems, with its Corona reference design . This design reduces isolated channels and leverages analog integration for industrial control and automation applications, a
3 min readIRLED from Opto Diode for nightvision illumination
Opto Diode has introduced the OD-669-850 high-power gallium aluminum arsenide (GaAlAs) semiconductor material based infrared light-emitting diode (IRLED) illuminator as ideal infrared light source for night vision illumination tasks. This IRLED produces optical output, from 800 (minimum) to1250 mW (
2 min readLite-On and DigitalOptics partner in producing mems|cam modules
DigitalOptics, subsidiary of Tessera Technologies and Lite-On Technology Corp have signed an agreement to produce DOC's mems|cam modules. Lite-On and DOC are working closely to ramp initial production in the fourth quarter of 2013, and add high volume capacity in 2014. "Working with Lite-On to
2 min readCree reported annual revenue growth of the 19%
Cree has reported a revenue growth of 19% for its fiscal year 2013. The total revenue of Cree 's is US$ 1.39 billion for its fiscal year 2013. The total revenue for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 is US$ 375 million, a quarterly growth of 7% compared to previous quarter, and a growth of 22% comp
3 min readHigh-speed photodetectors with ± 35° angle half sensitivity
Vishay Intertechnology has unveiled high-speed photodetectors in miniature gullwing, reverse gullwing, and side-view packages with wide-view dome lenses. Offered with or without daylight blocking filters, featuring a ± 35° angle of half sensitivity, and AEC-Q101-qualified, the VEMD2xx3(SL) PIN phot
3 min readLED from Osram replaces halogen spotlights
Osram Opto Semiconductors has launched a new LED lamp, which measures 13.5 MM in diameter and is available in all colour temperatures. This Soleriq S13 LED is designed for use in luminaires used in hotel and restaurant, shops and luxury residential lighting, where they can replace high wattage hal
2 min read2.1 MM thin seven segment displays for multiple applications
Vishay has launched 2.1 MM thin seven segment LED displays for multiple applications. VDMx10x0 and VDMx10A1 series are made using AllnGap on GaAs semiconductor material to produce brighter displays with luminous intensity of 2750 micro candles (typical). VDMx10x0 and VDMx10A1 series are available
2 min readSony and Panasonic partner to develop 300 GB optical discs by 2015
The Japanese optical disc storage experts Sony and Panasonic are joining hands to develop optical discs with recording capacity of at least 300 GB by end of 2015. Both to work on new standards and specifications for increased storage. Although flash memory storage is becoming very popular optica
3 min readInnovative touch LCD panel embeds touch key inside LCD cell
andersDX has launched new LCD with in cell touch technology, where each LCD cell is embedded with in cell touch key. This is different from present touch sensors where touch sensor is bonded onto the LCD display. andersDX says this feature differentiates the end product user interface with technical
2 min read300 ppi hi-res LCD panel shipment to reach 12.6 Million in 2013, as per IHS
IHS estimates a shipment of 12.6 million LCD tablet panels with 300-ppi-or-higher resolutions in 2013. 300 ppi LCD panel shipment have only started in this year. “Tablet makers want to diffe
4 min readFuture Electronics to stock, sell and support Bridgelux' LEDs
Future Electronics to provide global sales, design support and fulfillment services for Bridgelux’s portfolio of LED products sold through distribution. “We are very pleased to partner with a respected global partner that will broaden our reach into the rapidly emerging markets for LED lighting,”
2 min readToshiba launched 13 MP BSI CMOS image sensor with color noise reduction
Toshiba launched of "T4K37", a 1.12µm, 13 Megapixel BSI CMOS image sensor with color noise reduction (CNR). Mass production already started. Toshiba says the integrated CNR circuit makes it possible for the product, fabricated with the industry's smallest class 1.12µm pixel process, to achieve t
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