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Considerations for Using Light Pipes to Improve HMI Design

Human machine interfaces (HMIs) often incorporate light indicators. One option for HMI indicator technology is light pipes. In this article, learn some of the design considerations for choosing and using light pipes.

January 14, 2022 by Sannah Vinding, VCC

Taking Sensors Quantum: Researchers and Hamamatsu Eye Photodetector Technology

Sensors are vital for almost any industry and application; however, how are researchers and companies leveraging technology like photodetectors to bring sensing to the quantum realm?

December 28, 2021 by Nicholas St. John

Companies Give Final Push to End 2021 With a Slew of GaN Devices

As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based products. Could 2022 usher in even more GaN innovations?

December 27, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Harmonic Current in Power Supplies and IEC 61000-3-2

In this article, we'll take a look at the harmonic current in switched-mode power supplies and how power factor comes into play.

December 22, 2021 by Ron Stull, CUI

CMOS Technology Leaps to New Levels With Latest sCMOS and qCMOS Sensors

Scientific complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (sCMOS), a type of CMOS image sensor (CIS) with stringent noise specifications, appears to be entering its 4th generation era in 2021.

December 01, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

New Technique Side-steps Shot Noise for Precision Optics in a Photonic IC

A new technique eliminates the limitations of shot noise on laser interferometry.

November 16, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Just in Time for the Holidays, Reds and Greens Glow Bright With New InGaN LED Research

InGaN may be a forerunning substrate for up-and-coming LED technology. Now, researchers are devising native red LEDs and bridging the "green gap."

November 08, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Angle-based Wavefront Sensor Research Tackles the Near-field Effect in Flat Optics

University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have introduced a novel angle-based sensor made from exploring the near-filed effect of flat optics, which claims could help create atomic-level measurements.

November 07, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Sony’s Image Sensor Roundup: Automation, Auto LiDAR, AI, and More

What's at the heart of Sony's flurry of new CMOS image sensors? To start, copper-to-copper connection, back-illuminated structure, and an EVS mechanism.

September 30, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Keeping Foldable Phones Flexible: 2021 Trends, Challenges, and Solutions

Foldable phones are becoming the next "big" thing; but, what is this trend in flexible electronics? What are the challenges? How are Samsung and LG, along with researchers, pushing this trend to reality?

September 25, 2021 by Ikimi .O

Widespread Micro-transfer Printing May Open the Floodgates for 3D ICs

Following a licensing agreement with X-Celeprint, X-FAB Silicon Foundries can now use a fabrication technique that will combine a wide range of semiconductors on a single 3D IC.

September 20, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Apple’s Latest Patents Targeting Safety Could Be Part of Rumored “Project Titan”

Rumors have been mounting about Apple’s development of an autonomous electric vehicle, let's take a look at the two newest patents that could become part of this future autonomous vehicle.

September 19, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Knock on Wood: Researchers Turn to Wood as a Surprising Electronic Substrate

Wood and electronics seem an unlikely duo. But researchers are finding promise in cellulose substrates in energy-harvesting wooden floors and even "Woodsat" satellites.

September 10, 2021 by Ikimi .O

ST Expands MasterGaN Portfolio to Simplify 45W and 150W Designs

MasterGaN integrates GaN transistors and half-bridge gate drivers on a single chip. Now, the family has grown to support higher-efficiency technology.

September 04, 2021 by Ikimi .O

New WPT Prototype “Charging Room” Aims to Power Your Living Room Without Wires

Research on UTokyo and U-M's "charging room" could help power your cell phone and other items from anywhere in the room using up to 50 watts of magnetoquasistatic wireless power transfer.

September 02, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Turning LED Output to Audio: Glowworm Attack Sheds Light on Hardware Security

As the world becomes more and more connected, hardware security is essential. Recently, the "Glowworm" attack shows a new and simple crack in security.

August 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz

3 Companies Capitalize on Dimming and Simplicity with New LED Drivers

Recent LED drivers from Maxim Integrated, STMicroelectronics, and ON Semiconductor promise improved performance in LED lighting applications. This article covers these releases and their specifications.

July 17, 2021 by Ikimi .O

Samsung Takes On LED Flickering with its First Automotive ISOCELL Image Sensor

Today, Samsung announced its first ISOCELL image sensor designed for the automotive space.

July 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Micro-LEDs vs. OLEDs: What’s the Future for Foldable Displays?

AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in µLEDs technology?

May 07, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Banned ADAS Headlight Technology Could Prevent Millions of Accidents

While adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights could prevent millions of nighttime car accidents, this technology is currently banned in the U.S. What advancements are U.S. drivers missing out on?

April 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz