In this article, we talk about the basics of optoelectronics, including a brief lecture on photons. Also, various optoelectronic devices will be discussed…
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.
Be the spectacle at this summer's music festival with these sound activated rave goggles!
Be the spectacle at this summer's music festival with these sound activated rave goggles!
AAC interviewed Rodolfo Saccoman, co-founder and CEO of MATRIX Labs, which recently crowdfunded the Matrix Voice, an…
AAC interviewed Rodolfo Saccoman, co-founder and CEO of MATRIX Labs, which recently crowdfunded the Matrix Voice, an open-source voice platform.
Lumileds LUXEON SunPlus Series LEDs are designed for indoor and greenhouse farming, with binning and testing based on…
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.
Learn about the laser diode, including package types, applications, drive circuitry, and some laser diode specifications.
Learn about the laser diode, including package types, applications, drive circuitry, and some laser diode specifications.
Google filed a lawsuit against Uber claiming that they stole their LiDAR technology earlier in February. In this article,…
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.
ICs such as the BCR401U provide high-quality control of LEDs for applications that require something better than the…
ICs such as the BCR401U provide high-quality control of LEDs for applications that require something better than the typical series-resistor arrangement.
Two recent research publications demonstrate long sought-after properties that overcome the limitations of our…
Two recent research publications demonstrate long sought-after properties that overcome the limitations of our conventional hologram technology.
Researchers from CCNY and Purdue have created a working photonic hypercrystal, achieving 20x spontaneous emission rate…
Researchers from CCNY and Purdue have created a working photonic hypercrystal, achieving 20x spontaneous emission rate and 100x light coupling.
Lumileds’ LUXEON MX LED Module is a high-power, multi-die emitter that allows instant efficiency upgrades to existing…
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.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the ADPD10x series, which gives you an example of how a highly integrated IC can…
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.
Despite the convenience of CMOS imagers, CCD imagers still have their place. And if you really need low-light…
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 are designed for use in outdoor lighting, commercial…
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.
Is there a real future for the concept of roads embedded with solar panels?
Is there a real future for the concept of roads embedded with solar panels?
OSRAM Duris S 8 LEDs are multichip devices that enable lower cost lighting solutions and provide high luminous flux in a…
OSRAM Duris S 8 LEDs are multichip devices that enable lower cost lighting solutions and provide high luminous flux in a compact SMT package.
Solar panels you can weave into fabrics may change the way we store solar energy.
Solar panels you can weave into fabrics may change the way we store solar energy.
The grid-EYE click provides a user-friendly introduction to advanced thermal sensing and detection.
The grid-EYE click provides a user-friendly introduction to advanced thermal sensing and detection.
In this teardown, we will look at the internals of a motion-activated light which contains its own solar charging system.
In this teardown, we will look at the internals of a motion-activated light which contains its own solar charging system.
Biometric security comes standard for most smartphones. Can IR LEDs keep iris scanning a viable option?
Biometric security comes standard for most smartphones. Can IR LEDs keep iris scanning a viable option?
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.
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.