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Silicon Photonics - A Very Active and Progressive Area of Research

Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Silicon Photonics: The State of the Art" to their offering.

17 Apr 2008

Enhanced Spectrum PWM Brightness Control Improves Image Quality and Reduces Flicker

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced today a 16-channel, 50 mA constant-current sink LED driver, with an input voltage of up to 17 V. The TLC5943's integrated enhanced spectrum pulse-width modulation (PWM) improves image quality and reduces flicker noise in monochrome, multicolor and full-color LED displays, as well as LED signboards and display backlighting.

16 Apr 2008

LMI Technologies Recognized for Laser Based 3D Vision Sensor Models and Configurations

Based on its recent analysis in the field of laser based three-dimensional (3D) vision sensors for industrial process monitoring and control, Frost + Sullivan recognizes LMI Technologies, Inc. with the 2007 North American Frost + Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership for its wide range of laser based 3D vision sensor models and configurations.

15 Apr 2008

Contract Calls for the Development and Fabrication of High-Res X-ray Calorimeters

Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. and EPIR Technologies, Inc. (EPIR) are pleased to announce the award of a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to EPIR from NASA which continues to advance the companies strategy to commercialize synergistic cadmium-telluride based technologies and manufacturing processes for solar, infrared and X-ray within the renewable energy, night vision, medical and scientific markets.

14 Apr 2008

New Analyser that Quickly Checks Condition of Skin and Uncovers Hidden Problems

Moritex, a world leader in skin counselling analysers and software to the cosmetics industry, has announced the launch of a new analyser that quickly checks the condition of skin and uncovers hidden problems.

14 Apr 2008

Raytheon to provide U.S. Marine Corps with Ground Based Operational Surveillance System

U.S. Marines in Iraq will have enhanced ability to detect hostile troop movements thanks to Raytheon Company's Ground Based Operational Surveillance System (GBOSS).

9 Apr 2008

Using Metallic Nanotubes to Make Thin Films that are Semitransparent

Carbon nanotubes are promising materials for many high-technology applications due to their exceptional mechanical, thermal, chemical, optical and electrical properties.

9 Apr 2008

LED Modules Provide Customers with Many Design Options and Ease of Assembly

Avago's ADJD-WMxx/YMxx Moonstone(TM) LED series features a light strip, ring and round modules to meet the diverse needs of lighting application designers. Available in one of the industry's thinnest packages these modules provide customers with many design options and ease of assembly.

8 Apr 2008

Step-Up Converters Deliver Compact Solution for Display Applications

STMicroelectronics, a world leader in power applications, has introduced three monolithic step-up converters for LED backlights and lighting, providing 30mA or 85mA current sources for six rows of up to 10 white LEDs.

7 Apr 2008

LED Driver Supports 1- to 5-W High-Brightness LEDs

Opening the door to new technology advancements in industrial and architectural lighting, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced today a 4.5 V to 52 V wide-input voltage, non-synchronous boost controller, intended for applications where the output is a regulated current instead of a regulated voltage.

7 Apr 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