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In this series of articles, we’ll explore higher-output-current alternatives to photodiodes.

In this series of articles, we’ll explore higher-output-current alternatives to photodiodes.

A new crop of image sensors shows how device makers have been thinking out of the box with on-chip hardware "re-mosaic,"…

A new crop of image sensors shows how device makers have been thinking out of the box with on-chip hardware "re-mosaic," curved image sensors, and more.

Since the initial hype of Google Glass has died down in recent years, many AR companies have used the CES stage to…

Since the initial hype of Google Glass has died down in recent years, many AR companies have used the CES stage to resurge excitement in AR smart glasses. Here are the latest advancements from CES 2021.

According to the researchers, this new type of optical neuromorphic processor can operate more than 1,000 times faster…

According to the researchers, this new type of optical neuromorphic processor can operate more than 1,000 times faster than any previous type of processor.

In semiconductor research, diamonds are much more than jewelry. A new study suggests that strain engineering may be the…

In semiconductor research, diamonds are much more than jewelry. A new study suggests that strain engineering may be the key to unlocking the optoelectronic merits of this material.

This article continues our discussion of design techniques that help us to improve the performance of transimpedance amplifiers.

This article continues our discussion of design techniques that help us to improve the performance of transimpedance amplifiers.

This article covers important details related to the design of transimpedance amplifiers for photodiode-based systems.

This article covers important details related to the design of transimpedance amplifiers for photodiode-based systems.

Partially funded by DARPA, Tower Semiconductor is creating a new foundry process for integrated-laser-on-silicon photonics.

Partially funded by DARPA, Tower Semiconductor is creating a new foundry process for integrated-laser-on-silicon photonics.

Coining the term "fiber optics" in 1955, physicist Narinder S. Kapany conducted research that had resounding effects…

Coining the term "fiber optics" in 1955, physicist Narinder S. Kapany conducted research that had resounding effects across multiple disciplines, including electrical engineering. 

In this final part of the Glass Cockpit series, we look at how displays have reached their current iteration in Space X shuttles.

In this final part of the Glass Cockpit series, we look at how displays have reached their current iteration in Space X shuttles.

Learn about real-world display technology design in aerospace applications in a legendary example—the F/A-18 Super…

Learn about real-world display technology design in aerospace applications in a legendary example—the F/A-18 Super Hornet—from an engineer who's flown them.

Learn about some of the most important fundamentals for understanding how interface technologies have evolved.

Learn about some of the most important fundamentals for understanding how interface technologies have evolved.

A recent report from IDTechEx predicts that the transparent electronics industry will be worth over $20 billion by 2041.…

A recent report from IDTechEx predicts that the transparent electronics industry will be worth over $20 billion by 2041. What is this technology and why does it have such a great potential upside?

Nanowires are seeing drastic advances in academia, emphasizing the promise that they offer the optoelectronics industry.

Nanowires are seeing drastic advances in academia, emphasizing the promise that they offer the optoelectronics industry.

This article presents a circuit model that helps us to analyze the electrical behavior of a photodiode.

This article presents a circuit model that helps us to analyze the electrical behavior of a photodiode.

Learn about the differences between silicon photodiodes and photodiodes made from other semiconductor materials.

Learn about the differences between silicon photodiodes and photodiodes made from other semiconductor materials.

In this article, we’ll look at advantages of two types of photodiode implementation.

In this article, we’ll look at advantages of two types of photodiode implementation.

In this article, we’ll delve into semiconductor physics to better understand the operation of photodiodes.

In this article, we’ll delve into semiconductor physics to better understand the operation of photodiodes.

A new type of optical sensor developed at Oregon State University can closely mimic the human eye’s ability to perceive…

A new type of optical sensor developed at Oregon State University can closely mimic the human eye’s ability to perceive changes in its visual field, researchers claim.