Apple said on Tuesday that it would announce new versions of the software that powers its computers and cellphones, as well as a new Internet service that could connect these devices. The company gave few details about the service, which it calls iCloud, but analysts think it would allow people to gain access to music, […]
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First full-color display based on quantum dots
The development of the first full-color display based on quantum dots could mean that a new generation of even more efficient products could be just round the corner. SOURCE SOURCE
Elpida, PTI, and UMC partner on 3D IC integration development for advanced technologies including 28nm
Elpida Memory Inc., Powertech Technology Inc. (PTI), and United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TSE: 2303) (“UMC”), today announced that they have finalized the 3-way tie-up to deliver 3DIC integration technologies for advanced processes including 28 nanometer (nm). UMC and PTI engineers have already been working with Elpida on joint development of TSV products at Elpida’s […]
Industry Leaders Unite to Form Embedded Vision Alliance
More than fifteen leading technology companies— including some of the largest semiconductor companies—have joined forces to speed the adoption of computer vision capabilities in electronic products. The ability of machines to see and understand their environments—what we call “embedded vision”—promises to transform the electronics industry with products that are more intelligent and aware of their […]
Philips invests in OLED production facility in Aachen, Germany
Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) is investing EUR 40 million to increase its production capacity for OLED-based lighting at its facility in Aachen, Germany. SOURCE SOURCE
Universal Display white OLED panel achieves 58 lm/W with a 30,000 hour operating lifetime
The company claims that the warm-white, all-phosphorescent OLED lighting panel has power efficacy of 58 lumens per Watt (lm/W) and and a record 30,000 hours of operating lifetime (to 70 percent of initial luminance). According to the company, the increased lifetime is based, in part, on the company’s new light blue UniversalPHOLED materials system. The […]
Intune Networks’ Verisma optical burst switch/transport platform now available
The company also revealed its use in a second European networking project – and may have hinted at one Tier 1 carrier who may be evaluating the product for use as well. SOURCE SOURCE
Miniature Differential Pressure Transmitters Are Low-Cost Alternative
New miniature DP transmitters from Orange Research are low-cost alternatives for many filtration, level, flow and heat exchanger applications. Traditional sensing approaches often have unnecessary features that inflate costs needlessly. The new 1002 and 1020 models have the accuracy and features best suited for the most popular OEM applications so customers avoid paying for features […]
Six Watt AC-DC Converter
RECOM extends its product family of isolated AC/DC-power modules with fully regulated single- or dual outputs ideal for applications with low power or standby function. The new RAC series now offers a 6 watt output power with wide inputs from 90-265VAC. The RAC-06 family combines high efficiency with short circuit protected DC-outputs of 3.3, 5, […]
Right Angle High Speed Connector Strips
Samtec’s new right angle Q Rate connector system is ideal for micro backplane and other high speed applications where space is limited but performance cannot be sacrificed. The high speed, slim body system is equipped with an industry standard ground/power plane and Samtec’s rugged, signal integrity-optimized, Edge Rate contacts. The ground/power plane of the QRM8-RA […]