But figures were 20% up compared to the previous quarter Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments increased by 2% in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the corresponding quarter in 2011, according to analysis by SEMI Silicon ...
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For second-quarter 2012,Kopin Corp of Taunton,MA,USA,a supplier of III-V semiconductor products and microdisplays for mobile applications(including smartphones,tablet PCs,military thermal weapons sights and wearable computers),has reported ...
This improved capability provides a significant reduction in optical absorption in the UV-C wavelengths,resulting in dramatic improvements in the processing and performance of UV-C optoelectronic components. This enhanced ...
Microchip Technology has signed a global distribution deal with Arrow Electronics. This global agreement includes Microchip’s complete line of 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers, analogue and interface semiconductors, ...
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M/A-COM Tech launches 8W 2.5–3.5GHz power amplifier for S-band radar M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc of Lowell, MA, USA (which makes analog semiconductors, components and subassemblies for RF, microwave and millimeter-wave ...
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When it comes to LED lighting, there's a very valid question: how many consumers are willing to fork out $50 for a light bulb, no matter how efficient and long-lasting it is? But commercial customers might have a different opinion. Cree ...
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When amber LEDs are combined with phosphor-converted blue LEDs, warm white light with both high CRI and high efficacy can be attained simultaneously. Mark Dyble, product marketing manager of SSL products at Osram Opto Semiconductors ...
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In the presence of high-ranking representatives of the Jiangsu province, OSRAM AG today laid the foundation of its new plant in the Chinese city of Wuxi. In doing so, the company is taking the next step in expanding its activities in China, ...
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Chroma ATE, a Taiwan-based provider of in-house-developed automated testing solutions and equipment, is looking to demand for automated equipment of testing LED lighting devices arising from growing use of LED lighting, company chairman and ...
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Warren East,CEO of chip designer ARM,discusses the growth of machine to machine technology,the on-going patent wars and why he hopes the company will retain its independence. It seems there is no stopping ARM,with the company having ...
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Solid-state lighting,the LED in particular,has advanced to become a promising light source because of its ability to save energy and money,reduce environmental pollutants,and provide custom,quality lighting.This advancement could not have ...
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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) will soon dominate the lighting market. Few (if any) market watchers would disagree with that statement. In fact, analysts at A.T. Kearney predict that LEDs could capture as much as 90% of the lighting market by ...
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UK-based Plessey readies for volume chip production, while Germany's Azzurro Semiconductors gains support for move to larger wafers. GaN-on-silicon LED A disruptive approach to lowering the cost of solid-state lighting (SSL) with ...
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Toshiba plans silicon-based LED production; Azzurro installs Veeco MOCVD 31 Jul 2012 Veeco Instruments announced that Azzurro Semiconductors has commissioned a new Veeco MOCVD reactor for silicon-based LED production while Toshiba plans to ...
Plastic electronics hold the promise of cheap, mass-produced devices. But plastic semiconductors have an important flaw: the electronic current is influenced by "charge traps" in the material. These traps, which have a negative impact on ...
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