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Optical triangulation distance measurement using the OSM910 position sensing detector
9 October 2002, Communica
Triangulation sensors provide distance or range information without contacting the target object. A sensing system operates by projecting a beam of light onto the target and detecting where the reflected ...

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White LED driver helps achieve long battery life
9 October 2002, Electrocomp
The advent of multifunctional portable equipment demands a high quality and vivid LCD display with high resolution and full colour. A white back-light becomes necessary for the LCD panels, and thus white ...

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SMD IR receiver module features large transmission distance
9 October 2002, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink
A surface-mount infrared receiver module from Vishay Intertechnology offers transmission distances up to 15 m. Designed for long-distance and high data-rate operation in infrared remote control and IR ...

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Higher sensitivity InGaAs photodiode
9 October 2002, Hamamatsu Photonics UK
For many years now, Hamamatsu Photonics has offered the well-known, large area G5832 series of InGaAs photodiodes. Now to provide optimum sensitivity at the traditional telecom wavelengths of 1,3 or 1,5 ...

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Light-emitting diode bars
9 October 2002, Communica
Kingbright produces a variety of multichip LED light bars. Sizes range from 4 x 6 mm through to 10 x 22 mm in rectangular styles as well as 10 mm and 15 mm square models. As with other Kingbright products, ...

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90° shock-proof locating pin LED holders
9 October 2002, Vepac Electronics
BivarOpto has introduced a series of locating pin holders for single, bi-level and tri-level LED display applications. Made from black 94-VO rated nylon material, the H-LP Series holders provide extra ...

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Tiny converter drives four white LEDs
25 September 2002
Linear Technology's LT1937 is an 84% efficient, constant current white LED driver packaged in an SC-70 or a ThinSOT (profile under 1 mm). 1,2 MHz switching frequency enables extremely small externals, ...

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Ultra-low power LCD controller
10 September 2002
STMicroelectronics has expanded its off-the-shelf components offering for portable communication terminals by introducing LCD controller/driver ICs. It is introducing a number of new products covering ...

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IXYS introduces advanced high efficiency solar cell technology
28 August 2002
IXYS recently introduced its high efficiency solar cell technology under the IXOLAR brand name. The market for photovoltaics (PV), devices that directly convert sun light to electricity, has been experiencing ...

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Moisture-sealed low profile lenses for LEDs
28 August 2002, Mimic Components
VCC offers a range of impact resistant polycarbonate Cliplite lenses with a moisture seal for drip and splash protection to NEMA 3 standards. These low profile panel lenses are available in all standard ...

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20 mm LEDs
28 August 2002, Communica
Kingbright's 20 mm LEDs are 6-chip devices available in red and green in standard and high brightness versions. Also available is yellow, while orange is available on special order.   

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White LEDs
28 August 2002, Mimic Components
Kingbright, a market leader in the supply of LED indicators for PCBs, offers at least 45 styles consisting of single through to quad level. These are available in horizontal or vertical stacked types. ...

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Full-spectrum LEDs offer colour and packaging versatility
28 August 2002, Vepac Electronics
BivarOpto has introduced an extensive selection of bi-colour and RGB (red/green/blue) LEDs, providing unlimited colour possibilities in a wide selection of through-hole and SMD packages. The LEDs are ...

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Sensor arrays
28 August 2002, Communica
Optek's OSM910 position sensing detector is an analog silicon photodiode designed to accurately detect the position of a light spot projected onto its active area. The device can be configured with appropriate ...

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Optical sensors
28 August 2002, Communica
Optek's slotted optical sensors are offered in a range of options. These are available with a variety of aperture widths and a choice of either photo-transistor or darlington outputs. Also in the range ...

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IP-67 watertight light pipe assembly
28 August 2002, Vepac Electronics
BivarOpto's watertight, panel mount flexible light pipes featuring an IP-67 certified watertight and splash-proof lens and bezel assembly, are ideal for installations exposed to harsh environments. Incorporating ...

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Light pipes for surface mount LEDs
28 August 2002, Mimic Components
VCC has available a range of Cliplite light pipes with an integrated fresnel near-flush lens designed for use with surface mount LEDs. These products made from optical grade clear acrylic are available ...

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Waterproof LEDs
28 August 2002, Actum Electronics
Knitter Switch's LDE range of waterproof LED pilot lights are fitted with a newly-designed polycarbonate lens for improved clarity. Although manufactured to DIN40050 IP67 specification (30 minutes at ...

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Light pipes
28 August 2002, Communica
A sometimes little known and often very useful accessory is the light pipe. Kingbright currently offers five models with more designs to come. Lightpipes enable one to draw on the light emitted by, for ...

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Surface mount LEDs
28 August 2002, Communica
Kingbright offers over 40 styles in surface mount LEDs. These are available in the popular colours of red, green and yellow, as well as in blue and white. Infrared as well as matching photo transistors ...

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