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Northrop Grumman and University of New Mexico Sponsor Adaptive Optics Project

Northrop Grumman recently partnered with the University of New Mexico to sponsor an electrical and computer engineering senior design project. The project, titled Adaptive Optics , had students model and write matrix laboratory code to perform adaptive optics correction, starting with the generation of a distorted wavefront and culminating with a corrected, undistorted image.

4 Jun 2013

Two New DFB Laser Modules for Analog Wireless and DAS Applications from EMCORE

EMCORE Corporation, a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optics and solar power markets, announced today that it has introduced two new Distributed Feedback (DFB) laser modules designed for analog wireless and Distributed Antenna System (DAS) applications.

From Emcore Corporation 4 Jun 2013

Canon Opens State-of-the-Art Healthcare Optics Research Laboratory in Cambridge

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce a new location for the Healthcare Optics Research Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

From Canon U.S.A., Inc. 4 Jun 2013

Novel 1.73" Flexible Electronic Paper Display Technology for Smartwatch Applications

E Ink® Holdings, "E Ink" (8069.TW), a digital signage and display visionary, announces the addition of a 1.73" flexible display to its Mobius product line of flexible electronic paper display (EPD) technology. The 1.73" display has been specifically engineered for smartwatch and watch applications.

4 Jun 2013

Fairchild Integrates MOSFET and Diode into 100 V BoostPak Device for LED Applications

Fairchild Semiconductor, a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, optimizes the MOSFET and diode selection process by introducing a family of 100 V BoostPak devices that combines a MOSFET and diode in one package to replace discrete solutions currently used in LED TV / monitor backlight, LED lighting and DC-DC converter applications.

From Onsemi 4 Jun 2013

Proxima Centauri's Trajectory Offers Hubble Interesting Opportunity to Hunt for Planets

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope will have two opportunities in the next few years to hunt for Earth-sized planets around the red dwarf Proxima Centauri.

4 Jun 2013

NEC Introduces V801 LED Edge-lit Commercial-Grade Large-Screen LCD Monitor

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the V801 commercial-grade LCD monitor, an 80-inch large-screen display that is LED Edge-lit, with a slim cabinet depth, lightweight design and an OPS-compliant expansion slot.

4 Jun 2013

GigOptix Reports Successful Demonstration of New High E-band Power Amplifier

GigOptix, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and optical communications components, is pleased to announce successful demonstration of new high E-band power amplifier EXP8603 with enhanced P1dB, P3dB and reduced power consumption.

4 Jun 2013

Astronomers Directly Observe Least Massive Planet Outside the Solar System

A team of astronomers using ESO’s Very Large Telescope has imaged a faint object moving near a bright star. With an estimated mass of four to five times that of Jupiter, it would be the least massive planet to be directly observed outside the Solar System. The discovery is an important contribution to our understanding of the formation and evolution of planetary systems.

3 Jun 2013

Everlight Introduces Three New HIR LEDs for Touch Panel and Proximity Sensor Applications

EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., a leading player in the global LED industry with three decades of experience in optoelectronics, introduces three new 850nm HIR (high efficiency infrared) LEDs featuring a high output power and narrow viewing angles which make them ideal for use in high-tech intelligence touch panel and proximity sensors.

3 Jun 2013

Sigma Designs Receives HomeGrid Forum’s Full Compliance Certification for ITU-T G.hn Chipset

Sigma Designs®, a leading provider of System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions for home entertainment, control, connectivity and converging multimedia delivery was awarded the HomeGrid Forum's full compliance certification for their ITU-T G.hn chipset.

3 Jun 2013

American Industrial Systems Supplies Multi-Function Displays for Military Vehicle Applications

American Industrial Systems Inc. AIS, an ISO 9001:2008 is a certified supplier and manufacturer of rugged display computers, including multi-function control and display systems, multi-function workstations (MFW), multi-function consoles, and multi-function displays (MFD) with ruggedized touchscreen interface.

3 Jun 2013

GigOptix to Display E-Band and RF-MMIC Products at IMS2013

GigOptix, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and optical communications components, will showcase several leading RF MMICs and E-Band products.

3 Jun 2013

Andras Poppe Receives Recognition for Contribution to JEDEC Thermal Testing Standards for LEDs

Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced that Dr. Andras Poppe of Mentor Graphics and the Budapest University of Technology has been recognized by the JEDEC international standards organization for his significant contributions to the JESD51-5x series of thermal testing standards for Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

3 Jun 2013