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Himax Expands Partnership with Optinvent to Develop Advanced Smart Glasses

Himax Technologies, Inc. ("Himax" or "Company"), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, announced today that its subsidiary, Himax Display Inc., a leading manufacturer of LCOS Microdisplay panels, and Optinvent SA, a leading producer of the disruptive ORA Smart Glasses, will undertake an additional partnership to develop next generation augmented reality glasses that should be among the most technologically advanced products in the smart glass market.

3 Sep 2014

Micrel Introduces New Generation of Ultra-Compact, Camera Flash LED Drivers

Micrel, Inc., an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, today introduced the MIC2873/MIC2874, an ultra-compact, camera flash LED driver that integrates a 1.2A boost converter and LED driver circuit into a small 9 pin, 1.3mm by 1.3mm chip scale package.

3 Sep 2014

Accedian Networks Recognized with 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership

Based on its recent analysis of the market for small-cell deployment acceleration and performance assurance, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Accedian Networks with the 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership.

3 Sep 2014

More Mobile Apps for Industrial Imaging

‘Vision Docs’ is a new app that allows users of Google Android and Windows-based mobile devices to download the e-version of STEMMER IMAGING’s Imaging and Vision Handbook. In addition, an updated version of the LensSENSOR app for the easy calculation and design of optics for machine vision systems is now available.

From STEMMER IMAGING AG 2 Sep 2014

MACOM Unveils New 10G Chipset for 10G/12G SFP+ and XFP Optical Module Designs

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of optical networking products today announced the industry’s most integrated 10G chipset ideal for 10G/12G SFP+ and XFP optical module designs. The innovative chipset consists of a transimpedance amplifier (TIA) along with an integrated laser driver and a limiting amplifier with the option of an integrated clock and data recovery (CDR).

2 Sep 2014

CyberOptics to Exhibit Wireless WaferSense Measurement Devices at SEMICON Taiwan

CyberOptics® will demonstrate wireless measurement devices for chamber gapping, leveling, wafer handoff teaching and airborne particle measurement.

From CyberOptics Corporation 2 Sep 2014

MACOM Announces Newest Addition to CDR Devices, Modulator Drivers for 100 Gbps Optical Modules

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, millimeter wave and optical products, today announced the newest addition to its portfolio of clock data recovery (CDR) devices and modulator drivers for 100 Gbps optical module applications.

2 Sep 2014

Camellia Communications Uses iPhotonix' iVolve Technology to Bring Fiber-Optic Connectivity to Rural Alabama

iPhotonix (r), Inc., a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions, announced today that Camellia Communications is using iPhotonix' iVolve technology to bring fiber-optic connectivity to its residential subscribers in the Greenville and Fort Deposit areas of Alabama.

1 Sep 2014

New Report Analyzes Current State of Global Laser Displacement Sensor Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Laser Displacement Sensor Industry Report 2014" report to their offering.

1 Sep 2014

Balloon-Borne Telescope to Ascend above Fort Sumner to Stare at Black Holes, Other Exotic Astronomical Objects

Many a child has forgotten to hold tight to the string of a helium balloon only to have it escape and rise until it disappeared in the glare of the sun. Helium balloons want to rise, but launching a balloon big enough to hold a 747 jetliner with room to spare at the nose and tail and both wingtips isn’t as easy as just letting it go.

1 Sep 2014

MACOM to Demonstrate CDRs, TIAs and Laser Drivers for 10G to 100G Applications at CIOE 2014

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM), a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, will showcase its robust portfolio of CDRs, TIAs and laser drivers for 10G to 100G Applications and beyond at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center from September 2-5, 2014 in Shenzhen, China.

1 Sep 2014

Toshiba Launches Two New Small-size SO6 Package Photovoltaic Couplers

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced the launch of two new photovoltaic couplers housed in small-size SO6 packages: the TLP3905 and TLP3906.

From Toshiba America, Inc. 1 Sep 2014

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Spots Asteroid Smashup for the First Time

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has spotted an eruption of dust around a young star, possibly the result of a smashup between large asteroids. This type of collision can eventually lead to the formation of planets.

1 Sep 2014

Access Fixtures Tests Durability of Vandal-Resistant LED Wall Packs

Access Fixtures tested the durability of vandal-resistant LED wall packs in their new video, “Will It Light?” In the video, Access Fixtures team members and lighting specialists dropped a vandal-resistant wall pack with LG LED Modules from the roof of a building.

30 Aug 2014

Cree Debuts MR16 Series TrueWhite LED Lamps for Halogen Replacement

Cree, Inc. introduces the MR16 Series LED lamp with TrueWhite® Technology, that delivers the soft, diffused light of a traditional 50-watt halogen MR16 lamp, and is designed for global compatibility with virtually all existing sockets.

From WOLFSPEED, INC. 30 Aug 2014