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New Event-Based Vision Sensor Deemed ‘Smallest and Most Power-Efficient’

New Event-Based Vision Sensor Deemed ‘Smallest and Most Power-Efficient’

The event-based sensor mimics how the eyes and brain process images to overcome the barriers of conventional frame-based machine vision.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Quantum Dot Researchers Win Nobel Prize For Bringing Color to Nanotech

Quantum Dot Researchers Win Nobel Prize For Bringing Color to Nanotech

The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to three scientists whose quantum dot research has made display and lighting technology more colorful.


News Oct 16, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Onsemi Unveils Image Sensors That Boost Battery Life by 40 Percent

Onsemi Unveils Image Sensors That Boost Battery Life by 40 Percent

Aimed at Smart Homes and Offices, this new image sensor family promises to blend high performance with ultra-low power draw while moving key functionality from the image processor on to the sensor.


News Oct 10, 2023 by Duane Benson
DustPhotonics Claims First to Develop 800G Silicon Photonics Chip

DustPhotonics Claims First to Develop 800G Silicon Photonics Chip

Leveraging silicon photonics for the data center, designers now have a single-chip solution for 800 Gb/s transmission.


News Oct 09, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Understanding the Challenges of Image Signal Processing Calibration

Understanding the Challenges of Image Signal Processing Calibration

Calibrating your image signal processor is a complex engineering task, but it's critical for digital image quality. Learn about these nuances and about the resources available to help you tackle these challenges.


Building a One-Shot Multivibrator with an ESP32 Terminal Display:  A Radio Shack Classics Circuit Remix

Building a One-Shot Multivibrator with an ESP32 Terminal Display:  A Radio Shack Classics Circuit Remix

In this hands-on project, we will update a 1980s version of a one-shot (monostable multivibrator) circuit by giving it a modern, colorful output while also examining the circuit's operation.


Projects Sep 17, 2023 by Don Wilcher
Lumotive Releases First Commercial Optical Beam-Steering Chip for LiDAR

Lumotive Releases First Commercial Optical Beam-Steering Chip for LiDAR

All About Circuits received exclusive details about Lumotive’s new LM10 chip, the first commercial optical beam-steering chip designed to make optical 3D sensing as mainstream as cameras.


News Aug 31, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Saphlux Brightens AR/VR Micro-LED Displays With Nanoporous Quantum Dots

Saphlux Brightens AR/VR Micro-LED Displays With Nanoporous Quantum Dots

Using modified quantum dot technology, Saphlux says its new display prototype offers the best red micro-LED engine in the industry.


News Aug 23, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Understanding and Minimizing Switching Noise Jitter (SNJ)

Understanding and Minimizing Switching Noise Jitter (SNJ)

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of SNJ and how employing innovative filtering technology can smooth the way.


Vishay Shrinks Down VCSEL-based Reflective Optical Sensor

Vishay Shrinks Down VCSEL-based Reflective Optical Sensor

Vishay's new optical sensor packs a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) and a silicon phototransistor in a 1.85 mm x 1.2 mm x 0.6 mm package.


News Aug 17, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Cree LED XLamp XQ-E LEDs | New Product Brief

Cree LED XLamp XQ-E LEDs | New Product Brief

Cree LED XLamp XQ-E LEDs represent a groundbreaking innovation in LED lighting, offering exceptional performance and efficiency. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Aug 15, 2023 by Mouser
Teledyne FLIR’s New Radiometric Thermal Camera Offers Widest FOV Yet

Teledyne FLIR’s New Radiometric Thermal Camera Offers Widest FOV Yet

With a wider FOV and radiometric abilities, the newest thermal camera module allows designers to see more in the same package size as previous Lepton cameras.


News Aug 15, 2023 by Aaron Carman
CU Boulder Team Builds Shape-shifting Display With Actuator Technology

CU Boulder Team Builds Shape-shifting Display With Actuator Technology

The 3D display table can dynamically respond to touch, sort items, and create pop-up displays—and it can perform multiple functions at once.


News Aug 09, 2023 by Aaron Carman
IEEE Certifies Li-Fi, the Light-based Communications Standard

IEEE Certifies Li-Fi, the Light-based Communications Standard

The IEEE has certified the first standard for Li-Fi, a high-speed digital communication standard in the infrared (IR), visual light, and ultraviolet (UV) spectrums.


News Jul 21, 2023 by Duane Benson
From Vegas’ Newest Attraction to Vehicle Displays, LEDs Make a Bright Impact

From Vegas’ Newest Attraction to Vehicle Displays, LEDs Make a Bright Impact

LEDs have come a long way from their first commercial form in the 60s. Now, this lighting technology is illuminating the driving experience and enabling stunning attractions in the world's flashiest city.


News Jul 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
The Story of the (Very Expensive) E-Newspaper Display That Updates Daily

The Story of the (Very Expensive) E-Newspaper Display That Updates Daily

A hobby e-paper project turned commercial product will display the front page of your favorite newspaper as functional wall art with the simplest user interface ever: none.


News Jul 13, 2023 by Duane Benson
Lightelligence Reports ‘World’s First’ Optical Network-on-Chip Processor

Lightelligence Reports ‘World’s First’ Optical Network-on-Chip Processor

The new processor is said to use optical networking to overcome scaling challenges in conventional computing architecture.


News Jul 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Electrochromic and Electrophoretic Technologies Shine in Low-Power Displays

Electrochromic and Electrophoretic Technologies Shine in Low-Power Displays

Ultra-thin, flexible, and low-power displays support wireless, IoT, and energy-harvesting applications that continue to bring intelligence to more products. This article examines two of the most popular low-power reflective display technologies—electrochromic and electrophoretic.


ADVANTECH ICAM 520 Industrial AI Camera | New Product Brief

ADVANTECH ICAM 520 Industrial AI Camera | New Product Brief

The Advantech ICAM-520 Industrial AI Camera is a comprehensive and rugged solution designed for Edge AI vision applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Jun 28, 2023 by Mouser
TOSHIBA TPD2015FN High-Side Intelligent Power Switch | New Product Brief

TOSHIBA TPD2015FN High-Side Intelligent Power Switch | New Product Brief

The Toshiba TPD2015FN is an intelligent power switch designed for various applications such as motors, solenoids, and lamp drives. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


new products Jun 19, 2023 by Mouser