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CSR Introduces Digital Camera Processor for Still and Motion-Image Portable Devices

CSR plc today introduced COACH16™, a new flagship Digital Camera Processor that provides support for the most advanced features in today’s high-performance still and motion-image portable devices, including Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras, Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras (MILC) and high-end Digital Still Cameras (DSC). The performance of COACH16 also makes it perfect for camcorders and other mobile video applications, including those in sport cameras, security cameras and mobile drive recorders.

5 Nov 2012

ON Semiconductor Unveils Auto Focus Control IC for Camera Modules in Smartphones

ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, has introduced the LC898212XA-MH, an Auto Focus (AF) Control IC for camera modules in smartphones.

From ON Semiconductor 20 Oct 2012

Fairchild Semiconductor Develops Smart Gate Driver Optocoupler for High-Power Applications

High-power industrial applications such as solar power inverters, motor drives and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) demand a gate driver optocoupler with high performance and critical protection features.

16 Oct 2012

New Optical Technique to Monitor and Control Semiconductor Etching Process

A research team led by Professors Gabriel Popescu and Lynford Goddard from the University of Illinois has developed an inexpensive technique using a special kind of microscope to etch delicate features on the surface of semiconductors, while simultaneously monitoring the entire process in real time with nanoscale resolution.

29 Sep 2012

Energetiq Technology Unveils Advanced Light Source for Actinic Inspection of EUV Masks

Energetiq Technology, a company that develops and produces specialized ultrahigh-brightness light sources for sophisticated technology applications, has announced the completion of its product introduction program for a new 20 W EUV light source called the EQ-10HP.

25 Sep 2012

NXP Introduces SSL21101 GreenChip LED Driver with Smart Digital Control

NXP Semiconductors N.V. has created the SSL21101, a new type of GreenChip LED driver ICs with Smart Digital Control (SDC) technology. NXP’s SSL21101 is currently being showcased at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (Hall 13.2, Booth B43).

12 Jun 2012

New Report Sheds Light on Global Quantum Dots Market

MarketsandMarkets has released a new research report titled ‘Quantum Dots (QD) Market - Global Forecast & Analysis (2012 - 2022).’

21 May 2012

Fraunhofer Institutes Design Key Elements for EUV Lithography

Researchers at three Fraunhofer Institutes have devised key components for EUV lithography.

11 May 2012

Major Japanese Company to Use Nanoco’s Quantum Dots for LED Applications

Nanoco Group, which develops and produces nanomaterials such as cadmium-free quantum dots, has announced the successful production of a batch of 1 kg green cadmium-free quantum dots for a key company based in Japan, generating $2million in revenues for Nanoco.

11 May 2012

Researchers Find New Way to Brighten White-Light Quantum Dots

A research team led by Sandra Rosenthal from the Vanderbilt University has discovered a way to improve white-light quantum dots’ fluorescent efficiency up to 45%, a more than 10-fold increase from an initial level of 3%.

10 May 2012