100-Lumen LEDs
October 2, 2007 10:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsCree, Inc. announced its XLamp LEDs with minimum luminous flux of 100 lumens at 350 mA. They can deliver either 25 percent greater brightness with improved efficacy, or they can deliver up to 55 percent greater brightness at the same efficacy when compared to the previous generation. This version retains the same footprint as previous models
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysWhite LED Backlight with 5,000-Hour Life
October 2, 2007 10:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsOSD announced its model OSD057VG01CW 5.7¨ diagonal 640 × RGB × 480 (VGA) TFT-LCD that includes a 5,000-hour lifetime white LED backlight. The module has applications in the industrial control and mobile computing markets. It will support up to 18-bit (262k) colors, and it allows simple image rotation via digital user inputs. The display also features an onboard white LED backlight driver
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysSuper-Flux LEDs Meet Automotive Color Requirements
October 2, 2007 10:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Bright Optoelectronics introduced its BLF series of super-flux LEDs that meet the existing and future requirements of the automotive, signaling and sign industries. The industry standard footprint is available in a range of SAE/ECE and JIS approved colors to accommodate signaling and marker light applications, including a white for interior lighting applications.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysSMD Blue LEDs with High Luminous Intensity
October 2, 2007 9:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsVishay Intertechnology, Inc. released its VLMB41XX series of sapphire-based, high-intensity blue SMD LEDs that offer efficient InGaN technology. The six SMD LEDs in the series provide illumination for applications including backlighting in automotive dashboards and switches, indicators and backlighting in telecommunications systems, audio and video equipment, office equipment and flat backlighting for LCDs, switches and symbols in general use.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysCompact High Brightness White LEDs
October 2, 2007 9:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsToshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. announced its model TLWK1100B compact high-efficiency white LED. This LED offers luminous intensity levels of 1,500 mcd from a drive current of 20 mA (typical value). The robust design makes it suitable for automotive lighting designs, LCD backlighting, panel indicators and the replacement of incandescent bulbs in certain lighting applications.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysShort-Neck LED Bulbs Replace Incandescents
October 2, 2007 9:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsLEDtronics announced its PAR20 LED short-neck light bulbs that are direct incandescent replacement bulbs which combine advanced LED technologies, standard 25 mm Edison screw bases and light-optimizing designs to produce vivid light. These bulbs are available in three light emitting angles (15°, 20° and 22°) and in 120V AC with other voltages available. The bulbs measure 3.50¨ long and 2.53¨ diameter, making them suitable for small spotlighting tasks
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysLED Light Guides Provide Backlighting
October 2, 2007 9:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsGlobal Lighting Technologies (GLT) introduced its MicroLens edge-lighting modules that provide white LED backlighting for LCDs in a multitude of functions for a variety of display applications. In addition to bright, clean, uniform white LED backlighting from an ultra-thin, low-power package, these light guides can provide discrete area backlighting for different parts of the display
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysLED Driver with Current Regulating Switch
October 2, 2007 9:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsSupertex introduced its HV9980 three channel, high voltage, LED driver IC that is well suited for LCD and DLP television applications. It features three channels of peak current mode control that include a switch for regulating the LED current, enabling 95 percent efficiency in DLP television applications. Each channel features an integrated, 160V, 25? MOSFET, individual PWM and linear dimming inputs.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysSub-miniature 0402 LED Compatible with Industry Standard Automatic Assembly Equipment
October 2, 2007 4:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Bright Optoelectronics announced the BL-Hxxx7A-TRB series of small, low current surface mount LED in 0402 (1.0 mm × 0.5 mm × 0.4 mm) package size. The LED is compatible with infrared and vapor phase reflow solder processes and provides compatibility with industry standard automatic placement equipment. The series is RoHS compliant and compatible with industry accepted lead free processes.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysTouch Panels for Automotive and High Temperature Applications
September 21, 2007 1:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsFujitsu Components America, Inc. adds three extended temperature range products to its standard off-the-shelf, resistive touch panel offering that feature an extended operating temperature range of -30°C to +85°C and a 10 percent to 90 percent operating relative humidity (non-condensing) range. An 88 percent-transmissive panel enhances readability for use in bright light or outdoor conditions. To reduce reflected light, a series of Index Matching coatings are applied to the panels’ glass and film surfaces.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysStep-Up Converter for White LED Backlight Applications
September 21, 2007 1:01 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSemtech Corp. announces its model SC4509 step-up converter for white LED backlight applications with an integrated Schottky diode in a 2 mm × 2 mm × 0.8 mm package. This converter can drive up to five white LEDs in series to provide a tiny system for small LCD displays. Its built-in Schottky diode saves board space while providing efficiencies of over 80 percent. To simplify control of the backlight, the device features a combination enable and PWM dimming pin
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysExpanded Optical Audio Line
September 21, 2007 12:58 pm | Product Releases | CommentsKycon adds the KFOX and KFO42X Series to its optical audio line to provide space-savings in end consumer products such as digital televisions, set-top boxes and DVD/Audio components. Both series, which comply with JEITA standards, offer a split-gate transmitter and receiver option. The KFO42X Series is available as a stacked optical with an RCA jack, stereo jack or mini-DIN option.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysEnhanced Kitting for TFT LCDs
September 21, 2007 12:39 pm | Product Releases | CommentsApollo Display Technologies offers a range of kitted TFT LCDs that include proprietary LCDs and industrial single board computers (SBCs) from IBASE Technology, USA. These systems consist of a display, adapted industrial single board computer and all the accessories that are completely tested and ready for use. Depending upon the applications, these systems can consist of as many as 10 coordinated components.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysFamily of Polarization Controllers
September 21, 2007 12:13 pm | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies, Inc. introduces its N7781A compact high-speed polarization analyzer that provides comprehensive capabilities for analyzing polarization properties of optical signals. The N7782A PER analyzer is designed for high-speed and highly accurate testing of the polarization extinction ratio (PER) in PM fibers. The real-time measurement capability, in combination with automation interfaces, makes this unit suitable for integration in manufacturing systems like pigtailing stations for optical components.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & DisplaysPush-Wire Family of Terminals
September 21, 2007 12:07 pm | Product Releases | CommentsWAGO Corporation announces its Luminaire Disconnects Series 873, the LUMI-NUTS, that are members of the WALL-NUTS push-wire family of terminals. They meet NEC 410.73(G), CEC 30-308(4) and the CSA/UL Standard 2459 for insulated multi-pole splicing wire connectors for those servicing non-residential linear fluorescent fixtures with ballasts. Features include the ability to daisy-chain power from one ballast to another, eliminating additional connectors.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & Displays
