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Scientists Develop First All-Solid-State Optical Refrigeration Technology

This technology, which allows coolers to reach temperatures so cold that they can only be obtained by liquefying gases, may lead to advances in superconducting electronics because it would enable miniaturization for cooling purposes.

30 Jan 2010

IpAuctions to Sell Predicant Biosciences Developed Patents, Patent Applications

IpAuctions, Inc. is selling the patents and patent applications developed by Predicant Biosciences, formerly called BioSpect, and certain intellectual property of Perlegen.

30 Jan 2010

Penn State Researchers Develop 100mm Diameter Graphene Wafers

Researchers in the Electro-Optics Center (EOC) Materials Division at Penn State have produced 100mm diameter graphene wafers

30 Jan 2010

Cascade Microtech, SUSS MicroTec Join to Address 3D Integration Requirements

Cascade Microtech, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCD), a worldwide leader in the precise electrical and mechanical measurement and test of integrated circuits (ICs) and other small structures and SUSS MicroTec AG (ISIN: DE0007226706), a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor industry and related markets announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership to address the growing device complexities of emerging semiconductor technologies such as 3D TSV manufacturing and test.

30 Jan 2010

Avago Unveils New Compact Optocoupler for Hybrid Electronic Vehicles Application

Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a new compact extended temperature automotive grade optocoupler for use in hybrid electronic vehicles. Avago’s ACPL-36JV 2.5 Amp optocoupler incorporates an integrated desaturation detection and fault status feedback system while offering superior performance over a wide operating temperature range from -40 to +105 degrees-C. The ACPL-36JV is ideal for use with isolated IGBT/power MOSFET gate drives, industrial inverters, AC and brushless DC motor drives, and uninterruptable power supplies.

30 Jan 2010

SUSS MicroTec Divests Test Systems Division to Cascade Microtech

SUSS MicroTec today announced the sale of its Test Systems Division, which is located in Sacka near Dresden, Germany, plus other related assets. The Company was sold to Cascade Microtech, Inc., a worldwide leader in the precise electrical measurement and test of integrated circuits.

29 Jan 2010

Strategic Business Report on Worldwide Optoelectronics Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Optoelectronics in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Optical Equipment & Systems (Optical Transmission Equipment, Optical Measuring Instruments, Installation Equipment, Optical Sensing Equipment, Optical Disk Equipment, Optical Input-Output Equipment, Medical Laser Equipment, Laser Processing Equipment, Printing Process and Plate-making Equipment, & Other Optical Equipment), and Optical Components ( Light Emitting Devices, Light Receiving Devices, Hybrid Optical Devices, Display Devices, Solar Cells, Optical Fibers, Optical Connectors,Optical Passive Components, and Other Optical Components).

29 Jan 2010

Andor Names ALPAO as Value Added Reseller for Adaptive Optics Market

Andor Technology plc (Andor), a world leader in scientific imaging, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems, today announced the appointment of ALPAO as their new Value Added Reseller for the Adaptive Optics market. ALPAO, based in Grenoble, France, is a manufacturer of Adaptive Optics solutions, especially of extremely sensitive wavefront sensors, for research and industry.

29 Jan 2010