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TFT-LCD panel shipments for the inst cluster in automotives to grow 48%
DisplaySearch finds TFT-LCD panel shipments for the instrument cluster in automotives to grow 48 percent to reach 30.2 million units in 2014, and estimates a growth of 50 million units in 2018. Figure: Instrument Cluster TFT-LCD Shipments and Forecast
2 min readNew image sensor for smart phone focus easily on fast-moving subjects
Sony said it will start shipping industry's first CMOS image sensor for smartphones to be equipped with an onboard image plane phase detection AF signal processing function from 1st of Apr 2015. This image sensor to focus easily on fast-moving subjects. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) function, which c
2 min read12.1 inch WXGA and 15 inch SXGA LCD for medical and industrial electronics
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the launch of its new 12.1-inch WXGA, 15.0-inch SXGA+ TFT-LCD modules for industrial applications such as medical equipment, measuring instruments and ship/train instruments. The modules feature wide 170-degree horizontal/vertical view angles, high resol
1 min readScientists achieve high-efficiency LED for flexible displays
The scientists at UNIST’s School of Natural Science in South Korea able to stack a very thin molybdenum disulfide semiconductor and top of a polyelectrolyte, which resulted in a luminous efficiency increase by four times. The research team led by Professor Byung Soo Kim includes Prof. Ryu Soon-m
1 min readTwo image sensors with night vision for automotive ADAS
Melexis and Sony have launched night seeing capable image sensors for automotive driver assistance systems. The image sensors from both Melexis and Sony feature closely matching specs with sensitivity down to 0.005 lux (moonless night). The MLX75421 Blackbird image sensor features on-chip functio
3 min readOsram developing automotive headlight LED producing 1400 lumens
Though light emitting diodes for your car headlights are already there in the market, but soon expect a 3 times more brighter and small size LED headlamps coming to the market. This is based on announcement by leading light emitting diode developer Osram, which has developed LED with light outpu
1 min readLess expensive GaN-on-Si LED lamps from Toshiba
Toshiba has extended its LETERAS1 family of white LEDs with the new TL1L3 series features ultra-compact devices that combine cost-effective gallium nitride-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) chips with an industrial standard 3535 lens type package. Instead of expensive sapphire substrates using relatively s
2 min readLow cost thermal imaging core from Flir supports VGA resolution
FLIR Systems has unveiled its new thermal imaging core, Muon with resolutions up to and including VGA. Based on wafer-scale packaged detector technology Muon provides a plug-in module with calibrated video output using industry-standard interfaces. Muon operate on standard imaging device power a
1 min readPhotodiode for high power laser monitoring at wavelengths 1nm – 200nm
Opto Diode introduces a new photodiode with a circular active area, the SXUV Ø2.5 mm. The new device designed to provides high stability after extreme ultraviolet (EUV) conditions. It is housed in a TO-39, 3-pin, windowless package that delivers responsivity down to 1 nm. The active area is typicall
2 min readLess power consuming 8M image sensor for smartphones
Toshiba launched new T4KA3 8-megapixel (MP) sensor for midrange smartphones, tablets and action cameras with 720p resolution supporting HD video capture at 240 equivalent frames per second (fps). T4KA3 consumes 15 percent lower power and also lesser area than Toshiba's prior 8MP sensor, making i
3 min readOLED company JOLED formed by Sony, Panasonic, INCJ and JDI
Sony, Panasonic, INCJ and JDI have together formed a new company called JOLED Inc., which integrate Sony and Panasonic's R&D functions for organic light-emitting diode ("OLED") display panels. JOLED is scheduled for official launch in January 2015. Investors Innovation Network Corporation of
1 min readSony increases production capacity for stacked CMOS image sensors
Sony Corporation is investing 35 Billion yen into its Nagasaki and Kumamoto factory facilities to increase the production capacity of its stacked CMOS image sensors. Sony said "This investment is primarily intended to reinforce Nagasaki TEC's layering process production capabilities, as well as
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