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Chip Simultaneously Captures Still Pictures While Generating HD Videos

Ambarella, Inc., a leader in low-power, high- definition video compression and image processing semiconductors, has introduced the A390, a system-on-a-chip (SoC) that simultaneously captures 8Mpixels still pictures while generating and compressing high-definition (HD) video in either1080p60 or 1080i60 formats.

28 Jan 2008

Photodiodes Capable of Detecting Single Photons in the UV Range

In a significant breakthrough, researchers at Northwestern University's Center for Quantum Devices (CQD) have demonstrated visible-blind avalanche photodiodes (APDs) capable of detecting single photons in the ultraviolet region (360-200 nm).

28 Jan 2008

Zecotek Receives Solid-State Photo Detector Order from Geneva University

Zecotek Photonics Inc. today announced that it has received an order for its proprietary Micro-pixel Avalanche Photo Diode (MAPD) solid-state photo detectors from the University of Geneva, Switzerland.

27 Jan 2008

Using Lasers to Study Air Flow

Air-source heat pumps typically deliver 1 1/2 to three times more heating energy to a home than the electric energy they consume. This is possible because heat pumps move heat rather than convert it from a fuel.

26 Jan 2008

Intense Releases High Power Fiber-Coupled Laser Modules

Intense Ltd., developer of next generation lasers, has announced the Power Pack 630 high power, fiber-coupled laser modules at Photonics West 2008.

24 Jan 2008

Unique Electron Microscope - The First of Its Kind in the World

A unique electron microscope, the first of its kind in the world, was unveiled yesterday at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington.

24 Jan 2008

Camera Designed to Take High-Quality Color Pictures in Confined Spaces

What if swallowing a pill with a camera could detect the earliest signs of cancer? The tiny camera is designed to take high-quality, color pictures in confined spaces. Such a device could find warning signs of esophageal cancer, the fastest growing cancer in the United States.

24 Jan 2008

New Camera Destines to Push Boundaries of Creativity

Let your creative juices flow with Canon Australia's new EOS 450D digital SLR camera.

24 Jan 2008

Lenses Add New Levels of Super Telephoto Performance to EOS System

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of two new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS SLR cameras: the EF200mm f/2L IS USM and the EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM, the world's longest focal length lens with an Optical Image Stabilizer system.

24 Jan 2008

Camera Embeds Barcode Data into High-Resolution Images

Ricoh Americas today introduced the Ricoh 500SE Digital Camera with integrated barcode scanning capabilities. Designed for barcode-based workflows that require high-quality images, the 500SE provides an easy to use all-in-one ruggedized solution that overcomes the image quality shortfalls of alternative systems.

24 Jan 2008

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