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An Introduction to Optoelectronics

An Introduction to Optoelectronics

In this article, we talk about the basics of optoelectronics, including a brief lecture on photons. Also, various optoelectronic devices will be discussed including lamps, LEDs, photodiodes, photoresistors, and laser diodes.


Maxim Integrated’s Sound Activated NeoPixel Rave Goggles

Maxim Integrated’s Sound Activated NeoPixel Rave Goggles

Be the spectacle at this summer's music festival with these sound activated rave goggles!


Projects Jul 07, 2017 by Ryan Jones
Crowdfunding a Voice Recognition Platform: An Interview with Rodolfo Saccoman of MATRIX Labs

Crowdfunding a Voice Recognition Platform: An Interview with Rodolfo Saccoman of MATRIX Labs

AAC interviewed Rodolfo Saccoman, co-founder and CEO of MATRIX Labs, which recently crowdfunded the Matrix Voice, an open-source voice platform.


News Jul 06, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Lumileds LUXEON SunPlus Series LED | New Product Brief

Lumileds LUXEON SunPlus Series LED | New Product Brief

Lumileds LUXEON SunPlus Series LEDs are designed for indoor and greenhouse farming, with binning and testing based on Photosynthetic Photon Flux, or PPF, ensuring the emitted wavelengths drive photosynthesis and improve growth and yield.


An Introduction to Laser Diodes

An Introduction to Laser Diodes

Learn about the laser diode, including package types, applications, drive circuitry, and some laser diode specifications.


Waymo vs. Uber and the LiDAR Tech at Stake

Waymo vs. Uber and the LiDAR Tech at Stake

Google filed a lawsuit against Uber claiming that they stole their LiDAR technology earlier in February. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what technology was allegedly stolen and how important it is.


News May 26, 2017 by Donald Krambeck
Simplify Your Lighting Design: A New Constant-Current Regulator from Diodes Incorporated

Simplify Your Lighting Design: A New Constant-Current Regulator from Diodes Incorporated

ICs such as the BCR401U provide high-quality control of LEDs for applications that require something better than the typical series-resistor arrangement.


Sci-Fi Style Holograms May Soon Be a Reality

Sci-Fi Style Holograms May Soon Be a Reality

Two recent research publications demonstrate long sought-after properties that overcome the limitations of our conventional hologram technology.


News May 21, 2017 by Zabrel Holsman
Milestone Photonic Hypercrystal Demonstrates Control of Light-Matter Interaction

Milestone Photonic Hypercrystal Demonstrates Control of Light-Matter Interaction

Researchers from CCNY and Purdue have created a working photonic hypercrystal, achieving 20x spontaneous emission rate and 100x light coupling.


News May 13, 2017 by Zabrel Holsman
Lumileds LUXEON MX LED Module | New Product Brief

Lumileds LUXEON MX LED Module | New Product Brief

Lumileds’ LUXEON MX LED Module is a high-power, multi-die emitter that allows instant efficiency upgrades to existing designs based on the LUXEON M series.


Measuring with Light: New Photometric Front End ICs from Analog Devices

Measuring with Light: New Photometric Front End ICs from Analog Devices

In this article, we’ll take a look at the ADPD10x series, which gives you an example of how a highly integrated IC can simplify your optical applications.


Dealing with Variable Lighting: CMOS Vs CCD Image Sensors

Dealing with Variable Lighting: CMOS Vs CCD Image Sensors

Despite the convenience of CMOS imagers, CCD imagers still have their place. And if you really need low-light performance, consider a device with EMCCD technology, such as the KAE-02152.


TE Connectivity Miniature IP67 Sealed Wire-to-Wire Connectors | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity Miniature IP67 Sealed Wire-to-Wire Connectors | New Product Brief

TE Connectivity Miniature IP67 Sealed Wire-to-Wire Connectors are designed for use in outdoor lighting, commercial refrigeration lighting, kitchen appliances, HVAC equipment, and other high humidity applications.


Solar Roads: Emerging Tech or Looming Disaster?

Solar Roads: Emerging Tech or Looming Disaster?

Is there a real future for the concept of roads embedded with solar panels?


News Apr 20, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
OSRAM Duris S 8 LEDs | New Product Brief

OSRAM Duris S 8 LEDs | New Product Brief

OSRAM Duris S 8 LEDs are multichip devices that enable lower cost lighting solutions and provide high luminous flux in a compact SMT package.


Methods and Applications of Embedding Solar Technology into Fabric

Methods and Applications of Embedding Solar Technology into Fabric

Solar panels you can weave into fabrics may change the way we store solar energy.


News Apr 13, 2017 by Donald Krambeck
No Light Required: A New Thermal-Sensor-Array Development Board

No Light Required: A New Thermal-Sensor-Array Development Board

The grid-EYE click provides a user-friendly introduction to advanced thermal sensing and detection.


Teardown Tuesday: Solar Powered Security Light

Teardown Tuesday: Solar Powered Security Light

In this teardown, we will look at the internals of a motion-activated light which contains its own solar charging system.


News Apr 11, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Biometric Smartphone Security: New OSRAM IR LEDs Announced for Iris Recognition

Biometric Smartphone Security: New OSRAM IR LEDs Announced for Iris Recognition

Biometric security comes standard for most smartphones. Can IR LEDs keep iris scanning a viable option?


News Apr 05, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Keeping the Lights On: A New “Open LED Protector” from Littelfuse

Keeping the Lights On: A New “Open LED Protector” from Littelfuse

Let’s take a look at how to make your LED array more robust; we’ll use the PLEDxN series from Littelfuse as an example.