LED Lighting

Imaging Development Systems (IDS) is offering Sony’s IMX662 1/2.45 inch 2.16 Mpixel sensor in both colour and monochrome cameras. U3-38C0XCP comes in a completely closed 29 x 29 x 17mm zinc die-cast housing with an integral C-mount lens holder. “The sensors belonging to Sony’s Starvis 2 series are designed for maximum light sensitivity,” according to IDS. “We offer this rolling ...

Hamamatsu Photonics has launched a TO-8 canned SPAD (single photon avalanche photodiode) with an in-built thermoelectric cooler. Called S16835, there are two models, which differ in the width* of their sensors: 54µm or 100µm. In standard operating conditions (25°C ambient, -20°C SPAD) typical dark currents are 15 or 60 count/s respectively (50 or 200 count/s max). Terminal capacitance and gain ...

Demonstrations of automotive technology at CES paved the way for autonomous driving and emphasised the role of sensors and AI in vehicle systems, reports Caroline Hayes. Automotive radar has been described as one of the most significant additions to vehicles in the past two decades. In a 3D form, measuring azimuth (horizontal angle) distance and velocity, radar is used in ...

Osram has introduced green and blue laser diodes in TO-38 and TO-56 metal can packages. “The laser diodes are available with different optical power levels: 10, 20, 30, 50 and 100mW,” according to component distributor Rutronik, which is stocking the parts. “To ensure eye protection, the green laser diodes in the TO56 housing have an integrated photodiode that monitors and ...

University of Sheffield spin-out Phlux has announced its first product, a family of 1,550nm avalanche photodiodes. Called Aura, the infra-red devices are built using antimony alloy modified InGaAs. “The resulting sensors can be operated with APD gains up to 120, enabling even the smallest signals above the noise floor of a connected trans-impedance amplifier to be amplified,” according to the ...

According to the judges, the AL5887 offers a number of benefits to customers and is a more sustainable choice than other LED drivers on the market. One judge in particular remarked on the ultra-low shutdown low power saving mode. Shortlist * Diodes – AL5887 dual digital interface, multi-channel LED driver for RGB and single colour, solid state lighting * Indie ...

Cree has released preliminary data on the lens-less ‘high intensity’ (HI) variant of its recently introduced XPG-4 leds (3A 10W 3.3 x 3.3mm). “A first in the XPG series, this version promises unparalleled candela and throw for the most demanding lighting needs,” according to component distributor Cutter Electronics, which will be stocking the parts – and pointed out that the ...

Imec has come up with a perovskite LED stack emitting light a thousand times brighter than state-of-the-art OLEDs. This result is a pivotal milestone towards a perovskite injection laser, promising applications in image projection, environmental sensing, medical diagnostics, and beyond. The maximum brightness of OLEDs remains limited; just think of trying to read your smartphone screen on a very sunny ...

Vishay has introduced a photovoltaic mosfet gate driver qualified to AEC-Q102 for automotive use. Called VOMDA1271, “the component is available in a SOP-4 housing. The driver is the only one of its kind in this package size with an isolation voltage of 3.750 V [sic] and a typical open-circuit output voltage of 8.5V”, according to component distributor Rutronik, which is ...

Toshiba has added over-temperature and over-voltage protection features to an 80V 1.4A photo-relay, all inside a 4pin DIP package. Called TLP241BP, it can switch ac or dc though its single isolate 280mΩ (max) output switch – implemented as a pair of back to back mosfets – and handle pulses up to 4.2A (100ms, 1/10 duty). Output leakage is 1μA max ...