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Chinese Foundry Successfully Develops BSI CMOS Image Sensors

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, China's largest and most advanced semiconductor foundry, today announced a breakthrough in its development of backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor (CIS) technology, with the first test chip demonstrating good image quality even in low-light conditions.

21 Dec 2012

Aptina Launches Ultra-Fast 8MP Image Sensors for Mobile Devices

Today Aptina launched two ultra-fast 8-megapixel (MP) image sensors for mobile devices and sports cameras. The AR0835 sensor meets the accelerating demand within the mobile devices market, and the AR0835HS takes on the challenging sports camera markets for very fast, high performing cameras with still and video capabilities.

21 Dec 2012

New Research Report on Security Applications and Wireless M2M Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Security Applications and Wireless M2M

19 Dec 2012

Comprehensive Guide to Use of High Resolution Optical Images from Satellite-Borne Mapping Sensors

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "High Resolution Optical Satellite Imagery" report to their offering.

19 Dec 2012

1st Detect Corporation Install Mass Spectrometer to NASA's Space Center in Houston TX

1st Detect Corporation, a subsidiary of Astrotech Corporation, announced today that it has completed the delivery and installation of a miniature mass spectrometer (MMS-1000™) to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston TX.

From 1st Detect Corporation 19 Dec 2012

New Wand Photodiode Sensors by Newport Corporation

Newport Corporation, an industry leader in optical power measurement, introduces the most advanced 918D-ST series wand photodiode sensors available.

18 Dec 2012

Label Sensor Technology Reveals Important Registration Accuracy Differences

Since the advent of clear label sensors in the 1990s, several different label sensor technologies have emerged – optical sensors, ultrasonic sensors and two types of capacitive sensors.

From Lion Precision 12 Dec 2012

SolarX Hybrid Energy Solution Couples Thermal and Electrical Power

SolarX Energy today announced the launch of its much anticipated SolarX Hybrid – a total solar energy solution expected to raise the bar on solar-generated clean energy by coupling thermal (hot water) production output of over 100,000 BTUs per day with electrical power production of up to 1.0 kilowatt per day.

12 Dec 2012

Lion Precision Compares Accuracy of Different Label Sensor Technologies

Since the advent of clear label sensors in the 1990s, several different label sensor technologies have emerged – optical sensors, ultrasonic sensors and two types of capacitive sensors.

11 Dec 2012

Tiny Terahertz Imager Chip Holds Potential for New Generation of Versatile Sensors

A secret agent is racing against time. He knows a bomb is nearby. He rounds a corner, spots a pile of suspicious boxes in the alleyway, and pulls out his cell phone. As he scans it over the packages, their contents appear onscreen. In the nick of time, his handy smartphone application reveals an explosive device, and the agent saves the day.

11 Dec 2012