Optoelectronics
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Seoul Semiconductor Considers India LED Facility to Access ISM 2.0 Incentives South Korea's Seoul Semiconductor is evaluating plans to establish a manufacturing facility in India, with discussions underway with multiple state governments, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat. The optoelectronics company is assessing possible sites as India sharpens its pitch to global electronics and semiconductor-linked manufacturers under the next phase of its chip and… |
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Build a Simple Optocoupler Tester Circuit for Fault Detection Optocouplers frequently fail without a sound in labs or during repairs. The package appears to be undamaged, but there may be no output from the LED source or the photosensitive output stage. Testing for failure with a multimeter is only partially effective, whereas a dedicated optocoupler testing circuit provides clear results in just seconds. For related tutorials… |
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Global Semiconductor Industry: Market Insights, Leading Companies and Country-wise Dominance The semiconductor industry plays a pivotal role in powering technological advancements across various sectors including AI, robotics, home appliances, industrial applications and more. As the demand for innovative semiconductors rises, governments worldwide are introducing policies and initiatives to support production and development. This analysis delves into the… |
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TI Introduces Game-Changing Opto-Emulator Portfolio for Extended High-Voltage Application Lifespan Texas Instruments (TI) has unveiled its groundbreaking opto-emulator portfolio, a range of signal isolation semiconductors that promises to revolutionize high-voltage industrial and automotive applications. These opto-emulators are designed to significantly enhance signal integrity, reduce power consumption by up to 80%, and extend the… |
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High Power IR Emitters with SurfLight Surface Emitter Chip Technology deliver 30% Higher Radiant Intensity Vishay Intertechnology has expanded its optoelectronics portfolio with the release of six new 850 nm and 940 nm high power infrared (IR) emitters that are built on Vishay’s SurfLight surface emitter chip technology and deliver best in class radiant intensity in 3.4mm by 3.4mm surface-mount packages. These new devices are designed for high drive currents up to 1.5 A DC and 5… |
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Low Power SMD Proximity Sensor from Vishay for Consumer and Industrial Applications The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology has introduced two new fully integrated proximity sensors namely VCNL36821S and VCNL36826S. Each sensor features an IR emitter and a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) respectively. The device combines a photodiode, signal processing IC, and 12-bit ADC in a compact 2.55 mm by 2.05 mm by 1.0 mm surface-mount… |
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SnapEDA releases new optoelectronic products SnapEDA recently announced its collaboration with Osram Opto Semiconductors, which allows engineers worldwide to quickly and effortlessly integrate Osram’s components in their designs. Osram Opto Semiconductors is releasing its entire collection of photodiodes, phototransistors, laser diodes and infrared emitters on SnapEDA’s website. … |
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New 2.5A IGBT and MOSFET Driver Delivers Increased Efficiency for Inverter Stages Vishay Intertechnology broadened its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new 2.5A IGBT and MOSFET driver. Available in DIP-8 and SMD-8 packages, the Vishay Semiconductors VOD3120A features low voltage drop on its output at a low current consumption of 3.5 mA to increase efficiency in inverter stages … |