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90V Boost DC/DC Converter with APD Current Monitor
Linear Technology has announced the LT3482, a fixed frequency, current mode step-up DC/DC converter with a built-in voltage doubler designed to bias avalanche photodiodes (APDs) in optical receivers. The device can deliver an output of up to 90V from inputs ranging from 2.5V to 16V. The LT3482 features high side APD current monitoring, which offers better than 10% relative accuracy over a -40°C to 85°C temperature range. The integrated power sw...
Vishay Intertechnology Introduces Five Optoelectronics Webinars on Website
To assist customers in understanding the applications and key performance parameters for solid state lighting, phototriacs, photodiodes, high-speed optocouplers, and ambient light sensors, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that it has added five new optoelectronics webinars to its website's video library (http://www.vishay.com).
Vishay Launches New Automotive-Qualified PIN Photodiodes and NPN Planar Phototransistors
Vishay has broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of the new AEC-Q101-qualified VEMD25x0X01 high-speed silicon PIN photodiodes and VEMT25x0X01 NPN planar phototransistors. Available in 1.8-mm gullwing and reverse gullwing surface-mount packages, the photo detectors are sensitive to visible and near-infrared radiation and offer a compact footprint of 2.3 mm by 2.3 mm by 2.8 mm.
Bias tees make their mark in high frequency broadband
Just announced by Admiral Microwaves, the specialist supplier of RF and microwave components, is an expanded range of bias tees. Fabricated in the US by world-class manufacturer, Marki Microwave, the devices are available in surface mount, lead-free, RoHS compliant versions, or in traditional lead-solder packages for RoHS-exempt applications. Some units are also available with connectors.
Opto Diode introduces high power, narrow beam, red LED
AP Technologies announces the international release of the new OD-624L high output, narrow beam red LED from Opto Diode Corporation, a global supplier of advanced performance photodiodes and high reliability, visible and IR LEDs.
CMOS Digital Photo IC for Colour Sensing
Hamamatsu Photonics has introduced the 12-bit digital output colour sensor Photo IC. The new S9706(X) device consists of a matrix photodiode array, coupled to a RGB (red, green and blue) filter matrix to give colour response. The device is combined with “in house” CMOS processing electronics and is all within a monolithic silicon chip. The output of the S9706(X) is in 12-bit digital format with the colour intensity of red, green and blue re...
Maxim enters the optical sensor market with the industry's highest performance ambient-light sensor
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX9635, a fully integrated digital ambient-light sensor (ALS) with a unique adaptive gain block. Designed using the Company's proprietary BiCMOS technology, this device integrates two photodiodes, an ADC, and all necessary digital functionality into a tiny 2mm x 2mm package. This integrated solution saves valuable space in tight enclosures while delivering the industry's highest performance. The MAX9635 c...
Nextreme's OptoCooler HV14 Passes 3000g Shock Testing
Nextreme Thermal Solutions, a leader in microscale thermal and power management products for the electronics industry, today announced that its OptoCooler HV14 has passed the 3000g shock test as defined in the MIL-STD 883E Method 2002 Mechanical Shock standard.
Nextreme Breaks Temperature Barrier With Latest Optocooler
Nextreme Thermal Solutions claims its OptoCooler HV14 is the industry’s first high voltage, low current thin-film thermoelectric cooler (TEC) targeted at laser diode cooling for the telecommunications market to achieve a 60°C temperature difference between its cold and hot sides. This temperature difference, known as the ΔT, reflects the ability of the device to pump heat efficiently. For customers in the optoelectronics and telecommunica...
NeoPhotonics Launches Integrated Coherent Receiver (ICR) For 100 Gbps and 40 Gbps Coherent Transmission Systems
NeoPhotonics today announced the initial availability of its Integrated Coherent Receiver (ICR) for 100 Gbps and 40 Gbps transmission systems. The ICR is an integrated intradyne receiver based on NeoPhotonics’ Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) technology.