Researchers in China have used strain engineering to improve the light output power of 530nm green light-emitting diodes (LEDs) by 28.9% at 150mA current injection [Hongjian Li et al, Appl. Phys. Express, vol6, p052102, 2013]. The research ...
Semiconductor company MediaTek wants to improve the performance of low-cost Android-based smartphones with its latest system-on-a-chip (SoC), the MT6572. MT6572 is the world's first dual-core SoC with integrated Wi-Fi, FM-radio, GPS and ...
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After a vetting process that lasted a little more than six months, Intel has named Brian Krzanich as its next CEO, succeeding Paul Otellini, who will officially hand over the reins of the chip giant at the company's annual stockholders' ...
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Semiconductor company MediaTek wants to improve the performance of low-cost, Android-based smartphones with its latest system-on-a-chip (SoC), the MT6572. MT6572 is the world’s first dual-core SoC with integrated Wi-Fi, FM-radio, ...
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ASE led the market with revenue of $4.4bn Worldwide semiconductor assembly and test services (SATS) market has generated revenue of $24.5bn in 2012, a 2.1% growth compared to the prior year, according to the report from Gartner. ASE led ...
A semiconductor proof-of-concept device is being presented in the Institute of Physics Publishing's journal Semiconductor Science and Technology, which may pave the way for the development of even more energy-efficient LEDs than those ...
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A new semiconductor device capable of emitting two distinct colours has been created by a group of researchers in the US, potentially opening up the possibility of using LEDs universally for cheap and efficient lighting. The ...
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Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, announced the addition of single stage LED drivers from Cirrus Logic, Inc. The innovative ...
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The 59th annual IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) has issued a Call for Papers seeking original work in microelectronics research and development. The paper submission deadline is Monday, June 24, 2013 at 23:59 p.m. Pacific ...
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Silicon metal, otherwise called crystalline silicon or mechanical silicon, its prevailing use is as a non-iron-based alloy added substance. Products obtained from it include items like microsilica, silicon edge leather, dark silicon, ...
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The national government provides financial support to manufacturers and consumers to help enhance the sector’s competitiveness. China continues to push its LED program to boost the energy conservation campaign while strengthening ...
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Traditionally Gallium Nitride (GaN) LED devices are produced on either sapphire or silicon carbide (SiC) substrates, due to the good crystal lattice matching between the materials and the GaN, with typically 2” or 4” diameter ...
LED maker Philips Lumileds of San Jose, CA, USA has a appointed four new distributors to further expand its supply chain offering. The new online and catalog distribution partners are Digi-Key Corp, Farnell, Mouser Electronics, and RS ...
LIVERMORE, Calif. & TOKYO -- Bridgelux Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies and solutions, and Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502), a world-leading electric manufacturer, today announced that they have ...
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LayTec AG of Berlin, Germany (which makes in-situ metrology systems for thin-film processes, focusing on compound semiconductor and photovoltaic applications) has appointed Markus Wendt as new member of its service team. As part of the ...
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