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OmniVision Introduces World's First 1/3-inch 8 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading independent supplier of CMOS image sensors, today introduced the world's first 1/3-inch, 8 megapixel CMOS image sensor. The new OV8810 is the company's first CameraChip product to use its recently launched 1.4 micron OmniBSI(TM) backside illumination technology.

23 Sep 2008

Miniature Image-Capturing Technology Powered by Water, Sound, and Surface Tension

New miniature image-capturing technology powered by water, sound, and surface tension could lead to smarter and lighter cameras in everything from cell phones and automobiles to autonomous robots and miniature spy planes.

22 Sep 2008

New Multi-rate 10G Physical Layer Devices Reduce Power Consumption Compared to Competing Solutions

Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced the industry's first family of 65 nanometer (nm) 10 Gigabit (10G) physical layer (PHY) devices that support data rates ranging from 9.953 Gigabits per second (Gbps) to 11.35 Gbps. Combining the industry's lowest power consumption with industry-leading long reach jitter performance, these next generation PHYs are fully integrated, Multi Source Agreement (MSA)-compliant devices that support multi-rate applications including OC-192 SONET/SDH, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), 10G Fibre Channel (10FC), and optical transport networks (OTN).

22 Sep 2008

New Line of Silicon-Based Products and Ultra VOA Arrays Now Available from AMS Technologies

A new line of silicon-based products and ultra VOA arrays is available from AMS Technologies in Germany. The manufacturer is Kotura, Inc. is a worldwide leader in silicon photonics.

20 Sep 2008

TNO's Star Separators Successfully Tested

The PRIMA facility with TNO's Star Separators was successfully tested during a "first light" test at the beginning of September. PRIMA will set a new benchmark in astrometry and will enable exoplanet detection with high precision astrometric measurements as well as imaging of faint objects.

19 Sep 2008

First Light for the PRIMA Instrument

The PRIMA instrument of the ESO Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) recently saw "first light" at its new home atop Cerro Paranal in Chile. When fully operational, PRIMA will boost the capabilities of the VLTI to see sources much fainter than any previous interferometers, and enable astrometric precision unmatched by any other existing astronomical facility.

19 Sep 2008

New Telecentric Lens Offers Unmatched Performance in Inspection and Alignment Applications

The new 5M-HR telecentric lens from Moritex has been designed for use with high resolution camera sensors (5 MPixel) with very small pixel pitch.

18 Sep 2008

Optical Sensors Making Magnetic Resonance Scans Safer for Children

Magnetic resonance scans will be safer for children and other patients needing anaesthesia, thanks to new kinds of optical sensors developed by a team of European researchers.

18 Sep 2008

Nikon Launches Inverted Microscope Designed for Metals and Materials Analysis

Combining an innovative ergonomic design with a reduced footprint, the Eclipse MA200 incorporates an integrated intelligent nosepiece, making it ideal for inspection, QC, evaluation, measuring and analysis of key parameters in metallic and electronic components in the automotive, electronics and materials-related industries.

18 Sep 2008

Firstsight Vision Reported Growth in Revenue in 2008

FIRSTSIGHT VISION, part of the STEMMER IMAGING Group, has reported a 13.4% growth in revenue in the financial year to 30 June 2008. Director Mark Williamson commented: "This is an outstanding set of results, particularly considering the current economic downturn in the UK. It reflects both the quality of the optics, illumination, cable and software products that we sell and the added value that we bring to our OEM customers through our partnership schemes. Of course the entire team at the company is also to be congratulated on their superb efforts throughout the year."

17 Sep 2008