Optoelectronics

Cypress Semiconductor has announced a TrueTouch Gen4X touchscreen controller with a face detection feature that prevents unintended touches from accidentally hanging up a call. The face detection feature of the new Gen4X TMA445A controller eliminates the need for infrared sensors in smartphones and so reduces bill-of-material costs. In addition, the TMA445A also offers Cypress’s established tracking of multiple fingers in gloves.

Silicon Labs has introduced two economical, easy-to-use development kits to accelerate the design of environmental and biometric sensing applications for a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Target applications for the kits include home security systems, smart thermostats, smoke detectors, weather stations, smart watches, fitness bands, heart-rate earphones and other wearable products.

RS Components (RS) has introduced a pair of new single-chip dual-wavelength red/infrared laser diodes that offer high output characteristics in a compact size. Manufactured by Panasonic, these devices are intended for use in optical disk drives, barcode readers and a multitude of sensing-based applications such as laser distance sensors for industrial use, or flow cytometers in biomedical applications.

Hamamatsu Photonics are proud to introduce the S11639 CMOS linear image sensor with APS (Active Pixel Sensor) technology. APS technology allows the S11639 to achieve a combination of a very high ...

Rutronik is now stocking two new miniaturized infrared receivers (IR) TSDP34138/56 and TSDP34338/56 from Vishay that have been designed specifically for low-speed data transmission. They are optimised for low-complexity, low-cost signalling in metering, sensor, automation and gaming applications.

ams AG has announced the industry’s first integrated ambient light, colour (RGB) and proximity sensor that has been optimised for operation behind dark glass to drive intelligent display adaption in mobile devices.

HiTek Power has achieved its excellent reputation in the high voltage power industry by specialising in custom-built power supply units and systems for a diverse range of applications.

Researchers from the Holst Centre and imec have been able to demonstrate the first ever X-ray detector produced on a plastic substrate that is capable of medical-grade performance. The proof-of-concept device delivers high-resolution, dynamic images at 25 frames per second (fps) and 200 pixels per inch (ppi) with high contrast using medical-level X-ray doses.

The new Yokogawa AQ6370D bench-top optical spectrum analyser, the successor to the company’s successful AQ6370C, incorporates a number of new functions designed to enhance its accuracy and analysis capabilities in the 600-1700 nm wavelength range.

The Optoelectronics Company, a manufacturer of optoelectronic components and a distributor of Oclaro laser diodes and Panasonic glass lenses, has announced the launch of the Oclaro HL63163DG - a tiny red laser diode that delivers 100mW single-transverse-mode optical output power at 633nm in the visible wavelength band.