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Optical antenna sheds more light on IR systems
10 March 2004
Working with scientists at Warwick University, Optical Antenna Solutions (OAS) in the UK has developed what is claimed to be the world's most advanced optical lens and antenna. This groundbreaking OAS ...

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Waterproof LEDs
28 January 2004, Actum Electronics, Information Security, News & Events, Infrastructure
The Knitter Switch LDE range of waterproof LED pilot lights are fitted with a new design polycarbonate lens for improved clarity. Although manufactured to DIN40050 IP67 specification (30 minutes at 1 ...

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Versatile IrDA transceivers
5 November 2003, Electrocomp
Ultra-compact, low-power devices always have space as its enemy. Designed for applications in which space is at a premium, ZiLOG offers a range of IrDA transceivers for a range of applications such as ...

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New video-speed electronic-paper display technology
8 October 2003
Royal Philips Electronics' scientists have presented a novel technology for reflective, paper-like displays. The technology is claimed to be fast enough to display video content and can be used to build ...

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New light pipe material features 60% contrast ratio improvement
8 October 2003, Vepac Electronics
BivarOpto offers a new, optional, high-contrast material for its Light Pipe products family. The second-generation materials provide a 60% improved contrast ratio for light transmission of surface or ...

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Surface-mount LEDs for flexible light pipe displays
24 September 2003, Vepac Electronics, Products & Solutions
BivarOpto has released its new SMPT series of surface-mount LED devices exclusively designed to accept the company's patented flexible light pipes (FLP Series), creating a new design and installation ...

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Ultra-bright white LED replaces incandescent lamps
24 September 2003, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink
Vishay Intertechnology has completed its ultra-bright TLCx5100 LED series with the TLCW5100, an exceptionally bright and highly visible 5 mm white LED designed to meet the demands of high-end lighting ...

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Single LED holders
27 August 2003, Electrocomp
Fischer Elektronik offers a range of opto-electronic indicators, amongst others, single LED holders. Standard designs with diameters of 3 and 5 mm as well as square designs with enlarged angle of reflection ...

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Opto products
27 August 2003
Hillcor Holdings offers a range of opto products from specialist manufacturer, Daina. The super-bright 5 mm LEDs (light emitting diodes) have a typical brightness (mcd) of: 3000-4000 mcd at 20 mA (yellow); ...

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Special LED holders for PCB assembly
27 August 2003, Electrocomp
Fischer Elektronik has extended its range of opto-electronic display elements with various attachments. This includes among others, multiple holders for LEDs, supplied with or without LEDs. Most of the ...

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IR receiver modules provide 3 V operation over distances of 35 m
27 August 2003, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink, Healthcare (Industry)
Vishay Intertechnology has added 14 new devices to its family of multifunction IR receiver modules for the remote control market. These modules provide high immunity to ambient light disturbances while ...

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High efficiency 40 V driver for up to 10 LEDs
27 August 2003, CST Electronics
Maxim's MAX1553/MAX1554 are small, high efficiency, step-up DC-to-DC converters for driving two to 10 white LEDs in series. They regulate with a constant current, providing efficient display backlighting ...

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Tiny IR transceiver puts handsets in home control
27 August 2003, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink
A novel, low-power, infrared transceiver and application software combination can allow cellphones and PDAs to function as universal IR remote control devices for televisions, VCRs, DVDs and other home ...

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4-Mbps infrared transceiver with 1 m transmit distance
27 August 2003, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink, Products & Solutions, Commercial (Industry)
Vishay Intertechnology is offering what it claims is the industry's smallest fast-infrared (FIR) transceiver used for short-distance, wireless communication. The TFBS6614 transceiver measures just 2,7 ...

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Enhanced ¼ VGA mono display with touchscreen option
27 August 2003, Hi-Q Electronics
Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group has introduced a new 5,7" (145 mm) ¼ VGA monochrome display module. The SP14Q005 is a 320 x 240 pixel display that features the latest enhancements in Film STN ...

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Supersizing the supply chain - and minimising costs
July 2003 (es), News + Events
This month's issue of eSecure tackles the impact of e-business strategies on the supply chain, and Andrew Seldon captures the essence of the story in his lead article: 'There is no e-business, just business.' ...

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Solid-state LCD backlight has 180° emission angle
18 June 2003
A new solid-state backlight for illuminating liquid crystal displays - or any display that requires uniform light over an area of 72 x 30 mm - has been released by Lumex. The SSB-COB6929SGW7900 backlight ...

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Bright surface mount LEDs feature integrated heat sink
18 June 2003, Vepac Electronics
BivarOpto's Solaris SM Series of high performance surface mount LED devices provide a compact, low-profile light source with forward current drive that ranges from 75-175 mA (IF). They are ideally suited ...

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Dot matrix LCD-driver for automotive applications
4 June 2003
EPSON has introduced the S1D15715, a single chip driver for dot matrix liquid crystal displays (LCD) in automotive applications such as low-cost car radios and dashboard systems. The S1D15715 allows ...

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Fault indicator light pipe for SMT LEDs
4 June 2003
Lumex has released a new right angle quad LED fault indicator. The LPF-C041304S passive light guide is designed for use with surface-mount LEDs. It snaps into any standard circuit board, fitting over ...

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