An optical transistor developed by researchers at ETH Zurich has brought scientists one step closer to creating the optical computer. Today's central processing units...
LED lighting is in the political spotlight after the chairman of developer and innovator Cree visited US president Barack Obama at the White House. Chuck Swoboda, chairman...
An updated version of MTS Systems' magnetostrictive Temposonics linear-position sensors allow for greater accuracy in the plastics industry. The sensors now feature a...
A cutting-edge technology developed at the Fraunhofer Research Institution is set to revolutionise batteries. Researchers have developed a new printable battery which...
Philips Lumileds has announced a breakthrough in light output and stability with its latest LED product. The LUXEON Rebel phosphor converted amber LED sets new performance...
A new range of optoelectronic displacement sensors offering a new range of features has been launched by Micro-Epsilon. The 1402 laser sensor includes an integral controller...
A new resistor from Vishay has been designed to be both high power (5W) and low value (0.001O). The new WSR high-power metal strip resistor is moulded for high temperature...
Onset has launched a new fast-mount light sensor bracket that can be used to support Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) values calculations. NDVI is the standard...
A new ultra thin-optical proximity sensor has been made available by Avago Technologies. The analogue interface components supplier's latest sensor is designed for use...
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) believe a new study may lead to a new way to control the fabrication of stretchable electronics. The technology...
The semiconductor division of Korea-based firm Dongbu HiTek has announced that it has begun shipping two-Mpixel CMOS image sensor chips to fabless imaging solutions company...
Freescale Semiconductor is celebrating after shipping its billionth sensor as it draws close to 30 years of innovation in the sector. The firm, which offers one of the...
JTAG Technologies has announced a new technology partnership with Geotest - Marvin Test Systems. As part of the partnership, JTAG Technologies will provide the high-level...
A 7/8" threaded-locking feed-through connector has been added to a new range of connectors used for power supply networks. The new addition to the Binder-USA Series...
Murata Manufacturing is set to acquire the polymer capacitor business of Showa Denko KK by the end of the year. The electronic parts manufacturer Murata has been expanding...
A new light sensor breakthrough could change the way electronic devices such as digital cameras operate. Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a new...
A new family of integrated load switches from Texas Instruments (TI) features wafer chip scale package technology (WCSP). The new TPX229xx family also boasts a low ON...
A new series of short pulsed single-emitter laser diodes have been designed for higher power and efficiency. The new Series 2400 and 1550nm lasers from Intense have power...
A new series of capacitive sensors from Sensortechnics can take measurements through almost any non-metallic wall material. The sensors have a range of up to 10cm and...
A new valve position sensor has been designed to function in remote or potentially dangerous areas of a processing facility. The new XYR 6000 sensor technology from Honeywell...
