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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.

This week, Belgian-company Imec introduced a prototype of a new SWIR sensor offering record small pixel pitch. How is…

This week, Belgian-company Imec introduced a prototype of a new SWIR sensor offering record small pixel pitch. How is this announcement representative of SWIR's growing place in machine learning?

Learn about how semiconductor devices interact with electromagnetic radiation to enable electronic detection of light,…

Learn about how semiconductor devices interact with electromagnetic radiation to enable electronic detection of light, UV, and infrared.

Once again, researchers have turned to natural phenomena to drive advances in electronics—this time, in hydrogen sensors.

Once again, researchers have turned to natural phenomena to drive advances in electronics—this time, in hydrogen sensors.

In this article, you'll learn the basics of the CMOS image sensor, including its core components, its block diagram, its…

In this article, you'll learn the basics of the CMOS image sensor, including its core components, its block diagram, its strengths and weaknesses, and its applications.

Altimeters have taken off since the 1920s. Now, with piezoresistive ICs and LiDAR-like technology, they're more advanced…

Altimeters have taken off since the 1920s. Now, with piezoresistive ICs and LiDAR-like technology, they're more advanced than ever.

Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched…

Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched a touch too far.

OmniVision claims this small form factor RGB-IR sensor may significantly advance medical imaging.

OmniVision claims this small form factor RGB-IR sensor may significantly advance medical imaging.

This article looks at digit detection and recognition using MNIST eIQ as an example, which consists of several parts —…

This article looks at digit detection and recognition using MNIST eIQ as an example, which consists of several parts — the digit recognition is performed by a TensorFlow Lite model, and a GUI is used to increase the usability of the i.MX RT1060 device.

Researchers at Imec and Ghent University have embedded microelectronics into a biocompatible "smart contact lens" to…

Researchers at Imec and Ghent University have embedded microelectronics into a biocompatible "smart contact lens" to remedy a host of vision problems, from keratoconus to general light sensitivity.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a way of shrinking the devices used in quantum sensing systems.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a way of shrinking the devices used in quantum sensing systems.

CMOS imaging loses 75% of incident light. Quantum imaging retains up to 95% of its light. And that's only the start.

CMOS imaging loses 75% of incident light. Quantum imaging retains up to 95% of its light. And that's only the start.

When used as a semiconductor, the newfound diode laser made of germanium and tin significantly improves on-chip photonics…

When used as a semiconductor, the newfound diode laser made of germanium and tin significantly improves on-chip photonics and nano-electronics.

The 60 volt ZXTP56060FDBQ and the 20 volt ZXTP56020FDBQ are automotive-grade dual bipolar junction transistors (BJTs),…

The 60 volt ZXTP56060FDBQ and the 20 volt ZXTP56020FDBQ are automotive-grade dual bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), each rated at 2 amps.

These new devices are forging innovation in image sensor technology—speeding up industrial equipment, doubling up on…

These new devices are forging innovation in image sensor technology—speeding up industrial equipment, doubling up on pixels, and capturing both visible and invisible light.

Reopening businesses are honing in on social distancing. Time-of-flight proximity sensors may be the answer to…

Reopening businesses are honing in on social distancing. Time-of-flight proximity sensors may be the answer to cost-effective, easy-to-integrate designs for such use cases.