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From New CAN Protocols to LED Arrays, LED Innovations Shine Bright

LEDs have come a long way since their inception in the 1960s at General Electric. Here is a roundup of three innovations in lighting technology.

December 03, 2022 by Ikimi .O

Shining an LED Light on Historical Engineer Nick Holonyak Jr.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) paved the way for the full-spectrum lights and lasers used in a variety of today’s devices, and we have inventor Nick Holonyak to thank.

October 05, 2022 by Biljana Ognenova

MicroLED Devices Integrating Microlenses May Sharpen the AR Experience

MicroLED developer MICLEDI is getting even more granular with microLEDs—now, with integrated microlenses.

August 15, 2022 by Jake Hertz

From Collabs to Laser Modules—Efforts to Improve AR/VR Technology Keep on Rolling In

Trying to keep the momentum building for AR/VR technology, Google targets a micro-LED company, Microsoft and Qualcomm teaming up, and ams OSRAM has a new laser module prototype.

April 09, 2022 by Kristijan Nelkovski

Mojo Vision Keeps an Eye on the Future With Mojo Lens Prototype

Mojo Vision unveils an advanced prototype of its Mojo Lens——an augmented reality (AR) based contact lens that's packing eye-tracking technology and a digital display all in one.

April 04, 2022 by Darshil Patel

Shining a Light on Solid-state Green LEDs: Could C-GaN Be the Answer?

High-efficiency, solid-state green LEDs remain an elusive goal for semiconductor manufacturers. Research funded by ARPA-E targets these LEDs using standard complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) processing tools.

March 07, 2022 by Dale Wilson

U.S. Lawmakers Give Green Light for Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights

While the technology has existed for years in Canada and Europe, adaptive driving beams (ADBs) have historically been outlawed in the States—until now.

February 23, 2022 by Tyler Charboneau

Researchers Exploit Fiber Manufacturing to Weave Large Smart Textile Display

In an attempt to bring e-textiles to smart homes, researchers at the University of Cambridge have fabricated a 46-inch textile display by weaving active electronics into a fiber.

February 17, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Researchers Take Advantage of 3D Printing To Create Flexible OLED Display

Research into the capabilities of 3D printing continues to take off with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities' successful 3D-printed organic light-emitting diode (OLED) optoelectronic display.

January 12, 2022 by Kimber Wymore

Companies Give Final Push to End 2021 With a Slew of GaN Devices

As 2021 comes to a close, STMicroelectronics, GaN Systems, and EPC push through final gallium nitride (GaN) based products. Could 2022 usher in even more GaN innovations?

December 27, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Just in Time for the Holidays, Reds and Greens Glow Bright With New InGaN LED Research

InGaN may be a forerunning substrate for up-and-coming LED technology. Now, researchers are devising native red LEDs and bridging the "green gap."

November 08, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

New Sensor Claims an “Industry First” for Detecting Harmful UV-A Radiation

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of radiation: UV-A.

October 14, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski

Huawei and Infineon Tackle Automotive AR Heads-up Display Challenges

Augmented reality technology has been a focus for all sorts of technology, but what about its use in heads-up displays for vehicles? What are the challenges and who are innovating in this space?

September 26, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Keeping Foldable Phones Flexible: 2021 Trends, Challenges, and Solutions

Foldable phones are becoming the next "big" thing; but, what is this trend in flexible electronics? What are the challenges? How are Samsung and LG, along with researchers, pushing this trend to reality?

September 25, 2021 by Ikimi .O

Turning LED Output to Audio: Glowworm Attack Sheds Light on Hardware Security

As the world becomes more and more connected, hardware security is essential. Recently, the "Glowworm" attack shows a new and simple crack in security.

August 11, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Samsung Takes On LED Flickering with its First Automotive ISOCELL Image Sensor

Today, Samsung announced its first ISOCELL image sensor designed for the automotive space.

July 13, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Rice University Charges Into the Future with Magnetics and Bioimplants

Rice University is tackling bioimplants by using magnetics. With DARPA's support on two out of three projects, what could the future of bioimplants look like?

May 26, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Micro-LEDs vs. OLEDs: What’s the Future for Foldable Displays?

AMOLED foldable displays are at the forefront of mobile development; however, designers are asking, what’s new in µLEDs technology?

May 07, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

A Billion Dollar Bidding War for Coherent Illuminates the Need for Photonics

Coherent is stirring up a major bidding war reaching over $6.4 billion as companies clamor for the photonics leader.

February 18, 2021 by Jake Hertz

New Eval Tools May Simplify E-Paper Design, the Low-Power Cousin of LCDs

As more engineering teams look to incorporate e-paper displays into their products, proper evaluation tools can help designers cut power and boost memory.

February 17, 2021 by Jake Hertz