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Sales of Optoelectronics, Sensors, and Discretes Set Record in 2011
Strong demand for MEMS-based sensors, fiber-optic laser transmitters, CMOS image sensors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and power transistors enabled the optoelectronic, sensor/actuator, and discrete semiconductors marketplace to grow by a slightly better-than-average 8% in 2011 to a new record-high $57.4 billion despite a substantial pullback in most product categories at the end of the year, according to IC Insights’ new 2012 Optoelectronics,...
Heliatek achieves new world record for organic solar cells with certified 9.8 % cell efficiency
Heliatek GmbH has once again set a new world record for organic solar cells after Fraunhofer ISE CalLab certified a cell efficiency of 9.8 % for a 1.1 cm² tandem cell manufactured with a low temperature deposition process. This new record makes the third time in a row that Heliatek has set a world record for efficiency in the field of organic photovoltaic and demonstrates its continuous technology leadership in organic solar.
Rugged licence-free modem has range of up to 4km
The new RF Solutions ‘Typhoon’ RF modem provides fast and reliable wireless data communications at an exceptionally competitive price. Supplied in a tough IP68 rated ABS enclosure with an RS232 cable and an 868MHz ¼ wave whip antenna, the ‘Typhoon’ modem requires only a 9 to 12VDC (1A maximum) power supply.
austriamicrosystems new funlight LED Driver adds fun and functionality to portable applications
austriamicrosystems introduces the AS3665 enabling astounding lighting effects in mobile phones and a variety of other consumer applications. The AS3665 delivers sharper color, smoother color effects and superior brightness with a minimum amount of design effort. This new funlight LED driver turns any application such as mobile phones, MP3 players, mobile computers, portable game stations, speaker boxes, toys and any audio equipment into a true e...
Ultra Low Power Embedded TCP/IP Solution from Texim Europe
Roving Networks has introduced the RN-131G WiFly GSX module. The combination of ultra low power and the ability to wake up, connect to a wireless network, send data and return to sleep mode in less than 100 milliseconds, allows the WiFly GSX to run for years on two standard AAA batteries. Using only 100mW when awake and 10uWatts when asleep, this remarkable power efficiency makes possible a new class of internet enabled products.
Optek Develops Miniature Infrared Surface Mount Reflective Object Sensor
Providing design engineers with an economical device for non-contact sensing applications, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has developed a new reflective object sensor in a miniature surface mount package. Designated the OPB733TR device, the infrared sensor uses a lensed IR LED and phototransistor elements to collimate the light beam, giving the device an optimizing detection range from 0.4 (10mm) to 1.0 (25.4mm). In addition, the minimum photo...
OPTEK Offers Custom Solid-State Lighting Solutions
Providing engineers with integrated design and manufacturing expertise for solid-state light engines, as well as infrared and ultraviolet technologies, TT electronics OPTEK Technology offers a full suite of custom capabilities in the design and development of solid-state lighting solutions. OPTEK’s custom capabilities (one of the industry’s best) include thermal management designs using Optotherm™ (metal core) and other heatsink technologi...
10W LED fittings for marine applications from Savage Marine
Savage Marine, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of lighting to the yacht market has halved the energy consumption of its ultra bright interior and exterior downlighters by adopting state of the art 10W LED technology from Marl to replace halogen lights.
Vishay Releases New 1W White LED in SMD Power Package
Vishay has added to its Little Star family with a new, automotive qualified 1-W white LED that combines extraordinarily high brightness with a compact package outline. The Little Star VLMW711U2U3XV additionally offers a low thermal resistance and high luminous intensity for a wide range of applications.
Molex Launches Solid State Lighting Business Unit
Molex has established a Solid State Lighting business unit and introduced the company’s new series of patent-pending SSL products, the Transcend Lighting Series, bringing a fully-integrated LED solution to lighting fixture manufacturers around the world. The innovative new products are small, interchangeable modules, which address some of the barriers to widespread adoption of LED technology, including precise heat and current management an...