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Method Could Improve Sensitivity of Detecting Molecules at Low Concentrations

Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated experimentally and theoretically that the surface plasmon resonances of metal nanoparticles in a periodic array can have considerably narrower spectral widths than those of isolated metal nanoparticles.

14 Nov 2008

New Tool Allows for Higher Sensitivity at Reduced Complexity and Cost

Scientists at Stanford University and Japan's National Institute of Informatics have created a new highly sensitive infrared spectrometer. The device converts light from the infrared part of the spectrum to the visible part, where the availability of superior optical detectors results in strongly improved sensing capabilities.

12 Nov 2008

Sign Companies Report Decline in Neon Due to Energy and Maintenance Savings of LED

The letters still glow bright red, but ComEd's prominent sign atop its Oakbrook Terrace headquarters has gone green. The electric utility recently completed replacing the sign's old neon illumination with LED lights that consume nearly 90 percent less energy, last longer, and require less maintenance.

12 Nov 2008

Tegal Receives Repeat Order for 901ACS Plasma Etch System from Leading Opto-Semiconductor Manufacturer

Tegal Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of plasma etch and deposition systems used in the production of LEDs, MEMS, integrated circuits, and nanotechnology devices, announced today that it received another follow-on order for an additional Tegal 901ACS unit from a leading opto-semiconductor / LED manufacturer.

12 Nov 2008

Super-Tough Sunshield for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

Imagine sunglasses that can withstand the severe cold and heat of space, a barrage of radiation and high-speed impacts from small space debris. They don't exist, but Northrop Grumman engineers have created a Sunshield for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope that can withstand all of those elements.

12 Nov 2008

Avago Technologies Announces New Line of FieldBus Optical Fiber Transmitter and Receiver Modules

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a new line of FieldBus optical fiber transmitter and receiver modules.

12 Nov 2008

New Competitively Priced Single- and Dual-Digit Displays Ideal for Height Constrained Applications

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a full series of single- and dual-digit seven segment surface mount displays for use in applications where height is constrained.

12 Nov 2008

ON Semiconductor Introduces Two New High-Brightness RGB LED Pixel Drivers

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high-performance, energy-efficient silicon solutions has expanded its line of constant-current, LDD(TM) (low dropout driver) products recently acquired from Catalyst Semiconductor, to include two new high-brightness RGB LED pixel drivers. The CAT4103 and CAT4109 are three-channel, linear-based constant-current LED drivers for RGB LED pixel control in emerging high-brightness, high-visual impact LED architectural lighting.

11 Nov 2008

Megapixel Resolution Critical for Wide Field of View Vision Applications

OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OVTI) , a leading independent supplier of CMOS image sensors, today introduced the first megapixel CMOS image sensor designed specifically for advanced automotive vision and sensing systems, the OV9710 in QFP package.

11 Nov 2008

New LED Driver and Color Loop Controller Delivers Breakthrough Color Management

Microsemi Corporation a leading manufacturer of high performance analog/mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, today announced the first public demonstration of its breakthrough color management solution for RGB LED backlighting of LCD displays, at Electronica 2008, Hall A4.525, in Munich.

10 Nov 2008

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