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Demonstrating the Capabilities of Biosensors with Integrated Printed Optoelectronics

BIOIDENT Technologies Inc., the leader in the development of mobile analytic and diagnostic systems, today announced that the company was awarded a contract for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) project "Printed Diagnostic Arrays".

29 May 2008

Ultra-Thin Image Sensor Based on the Insect Eye

Insects are a source of inspiration for technological development work. For example, researchers around the world are working on ultra-thin imaging systems based on the insect eye. The principle of hyperacuity has now been successfully incorporated in a technical model.

29 May 2008

Partner Network Continues to Expand as Market Interest in LED Lighting Increases

LED Light for you (LLFY) is an internet-based partnering network established to bring together the combined skills of more than 60 certified partners from around the world. The network offers luminaire manufacturers, lighting planners and other LED users concentrated technical know-how and support in designing, planning and implementing LED lighting systems for the Solid State Lighting (SSL) market.

28 May 2008

Simplifying AC to DC Output in High-Power LED Designs

ROHM Electronics introduces the industry's first AC/DC-isolated LED driver modules utilizing constant-current circuits optimized for driving LEDs. The new BP58xx series integrates all required LED-driving control circuits, switching elements, isolation transformers and constant-current circuits into a single SIP package.

28 May 2008

Single Laser Pulse Creates Complex, Ordered Nanostructure Systems

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden have reported that a single laser pulse can create complex, ordered nanostructure systems. This previously unobserved phenomenon has just beeen described in an article in the scientific journal Nature Photonics.

28 May 2008

Industry's First LED Driver IC Delivering High Intensity Light from WLEDs

Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc., a developer of power management semiconductors for mobile consumer electronic devices, announced today the AAT1282, the industry's first 2A flash LED driver IC capable of delivering high intensity light from White LEDs (WLEDs).

27 May 2008

Integrated System Adds Enhanced Intelligence to Specialty Vehicle Dashboards

Planar Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced that its electroluminescent (EL) display technology will be incorporated in the VMC-SmartDisplay(TM) developed by Seattle-based Vehicle Monitor Corporation (VMC).

20 May 2008

Broad Band Multi-Layer AR Coatings for Visible and IR Sensors Applications

Magnolia Optical Technologies, Inc. announced today that in collaboration with the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD it has developed broad band multi-layer AR coatings that can be used for visible and IR sensors applications including enhancing solar cell performance. This work was partially funded by an MDA/Army funded SBIR Program.

20 May 2008

BAE to Provide Thermal Imaging Modules for Contract with U.S. Army's Remotely Weapon System

BAE Systems has received a $60 million order to provide thermal imaging modules to Kongsberg Defense + Aerospace AS for its contract with the U.S. Army's Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) II program awarded in August 2007.

19 May 2008

Single-Chip Solution to Reduce Board Space and Costs for LED Lighting Applications

NEC Electronics America, Inc. and NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH introduced the world's first microcontroller (MCU), part number uPD78F8024, with a constant high-current driver (HCD). The new HCD/LED MCU can be used in lighting applications that use more than one LED, in industrial control applications featuring stepping motor and solenoid drives, and in switching-mode power supplies.

19 May 2008

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics