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Inductorless white LED camera flash driver
24 August 2005, Communica
Sipex' new LED driver IC, the SP6685, is a 1x/2x current regulated charge pump that can deliver 700 mA. Intended for camera flash applications in cellphones, it provides two independently-adjustable and ...

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Smallest 4 Mbps FIR infrared transceivers
10 August 2005, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced what it claims is the industry's smallest FIR (fast infrared) IrDA transceivers to date, at only 1,9 mm high and 6 x 3 mm footprint. The new thin TFBS6711 and TFBS6712 ...

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40 GHz 'optical sampler' provides advanced building block for emerging optical networking architectures
27 July 2005
The Centre for Integrated Photonics (CIP) has released a novel component that provides a versatile platform for optical networks employing advanced attributes such as return-to-zero data modulation, pulse ...

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New chip-carrier base design enables low-profile LED units to perform over higher temperatures
27 July 2005, Vepac Electronics
BivarOpto has introduced new surface mount RGB-based devices for optimised control of colour and brightness, including a brilliant-white device with a wide 120° viewing angle, packaged in low-profile, ...

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IrDA SIR transceivers in new small package
29 June 2005, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink
Two IrDA serial infrared (SIR) transceivers, claimed to have the smallest available package dimensions on the market, have been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. The TFBS4650 and TFBS4652 measure ...

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Full spectrum 1 W LED module backlighting and general illumination
29 June 2005, Vepac Electronics
A 1 W LED module capable of up to 60-lumen output for a wide range of general illumination and specialty lighting applications has been released by Bivar. Immediate uses include safety, signalling, emergency ...

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LED technology and know-how brings light into the darkness
15 June 2005, EBV Electrolink
Semiconductor specialist EBV Elektronik, is offering a new service package: 'Automotive Lighting Solutions', for LED technologies. In this package, EBV bundles LED solutions from various semiconductor ...

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Subminiature quad level light pipe for aTCA and cPCI applications
15 June 2005, Vepac Electronics
BivarOpto's new quad-level light pipe incorporates the use of SMT LEDs on both sides of printed circuit boards. The design specifically addresses use in Advanced TCA and compact PCI (cPCI) mezzanine cards, ...

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Gateable intensified CCD camera
15 June 2005
Lheritier, the French specialist CCD camera manufacturer, has introduced the LH 760 ULL, a new generation, intensified CCD camera. This camera features high sensitivity, using a new high resolution ...

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Blue seven-segment displays for critical applications
1 June 2005, Vepac Electronics
BivarOpto has introduced a blue seven-segment display for applications that require dependable operation, such as medical and life support systems, avionics, industrial controls, and where the greater ...

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LED driver IC
1 June 2005, Communica
Sipex has expanded its family of LED drivers with the SP6686, a current-regulated buck/boost charge pump delivering 400 mA. Providing two independently adjustable and selectable output current levels ...

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10-bit serial latched LED driver
18 May 2005, MB Silicon Systems
Catalyst Semiconductor has introduced a white LED driver targeted at LED indicator and interior lighting applications. The CAT310 drives up to 10 colour or white, LEDs, and safely handles 'load dump' ...

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3-pin switch-mode LED driver ICs
4 May 2005, Communica
The new Supertex HV9921/22 family of 3-pin switch-mode LED driver ICs have the MOSFET power switch integrated in the IC and allows for the high efficiency driving of low current LEDs in signage or general ...

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Single-chip approach to LED control
20 April 2005, Altron Arrow
STMicroelectronics has introduced a set of single-chip LED driver ICs for industrial lighting, signage and transport applications. The Power Logic STPxxC596 and STPxxCL596 family integrates the functions ...

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Right-angle surface-mount LED indicators
20 April 2005, Vepac Electronics
BivarOpto offers right-angle SMT LED indicators capable of replacing traditional PCB through-hole LED assembly displays, or other status indicator products where PCB real-estate is at a premium or a switchover ...

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High-resolution, rugged, flat-panel LCD displays
6 April 2005
A new range of rugged flat panel LCD displays are now available in South Africa from designer and manufacturer R&D Design Services. Display sizes currently available range from 6-15" (15,24-38,1 cm) and ...

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CCD cameras and image intensifiers have many applications
6 April 2005
AfriMeasure has introduced a comprehensive range of Lheritier CCD cameras and Photonis iImage intensifiers. Lheritier's products are used in military, scientific, medical and industrial fields and include ...

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Miniature reflective optical sensor can work in bright sunlight
23 March 2005, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink
A new miniature reflective optical sensor capable of operating in bright sunlight, and that integrates touch and proximity functions has been developed by Vishay Intertechnology. The TCND3000 surface-mount ...

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Self-retaining universal LED mounts
23 March 2005, Vepac Electronics
BivarOpto has designed a family of self-retaining LED mounts expressly to answer an increasing sensitivity to process capable components for lead-free (Pb free) and RoHS compliant electronic products. ...

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Major developments in IR uncooled detector technology
9 March 2005
Uncooled infrared detector technology is moving rapidly with the latest developments from the French company, ULIS. Uncooled detectors are widely used in low-cost security, fire fighting, military, predictive ...

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