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UPRtek Spectro-Radiometer Effectively Measures Photometric Parameters of LEDs

The robust and reliable spectro-radiometer MK-350 was conceived by UPRtek as a cost-effective, mobile precision tool to measure, analyze and store the most important photometric parameters in the specification and qualification of LED, OLED and EL lamps and other luminaries.

9 Apr 2013

SiOnyx Introduces XQE Family of Infrared CMOS Image Sensors

SiOnyx Inc., a rapidly growing innovator in advanced imaging technology, announces the XQE™ family of CMOS image sensors. XQE image sensors deliver unprecedented performance advantages in infrared imaging with sensitivity enhancements as high as 10x incumbent solutions.

6 Apr 2013

Industry's First Full HD Sensor-to-Processor Receiver from Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today introduced the industry's first image sensor receiver IC to serve as a dedicated LVDS bridge between image sensors and processors. Compared to existing FPGA-based solutions, the SN65LVDS324 lowers the bill-of-materials (BOM) by 20 percent, reduces system power consumption by more than 10 percent and shrinks package size by 50 percent.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 4 Apr 2013

Swindon Silicon Systems Target Growth in Europe With New Partnership

SWINDON Silicon Systems, a global leader in high quality, high performance mixed signal Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), announces a new partnership with Redtree Solutions Ltd, a manufacturers’ representative organization covering the EMEA (European, Middle-Eastern and African) markets.

From Swindon Silicon Systems Limited 3 Apr 2013

Lockheed Martin Reports Successful Testing of Gyrocam Maritime Sensor Systems

Lockheed Martin recently completed a series of successful demonstrations of its Gyrocam 15-inch Dual Sensor and 15-inch Triple Sensor in a realistic military maritime environment.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 2 Apr 2013

Enhanced Mapping and Positioning System Maps Challenging Environments

Engineers at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md., have developed a portable device that can be used to automatically create annotated maps in tight spaces where GPS is not readily available – such as in underground areas and on ships.

27 Mar 2013

Two LDCM Sensors on Latest Landsat Collect Data Simultaneously

NASA and the Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have released the first images from the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) satellite, which was launched Feb. 11.

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 22 Mar 2013

Multispectral Images Delivered from Ball Aerospace Operational Land Imager aboard Landsat

The Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. Operational Land Imager (OLI) aboard the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) has completed initial checkout and along with the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center built Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) snapped the mission's first multispectral images.

22 Mar 2013

e-con Systems’ Full HD MIPI Camera Board for Texas Instruments’ OMAP4 Processors

e-con Systems Inc., a leading embedded design services company specializing in development of advanced camera solutions announces the release of Full HD MIPI Camera Board, e-CAM51_44xfor Texas Instruments’ OMAP4 family of processors.

From e-con Systems, Inc. 21 Mar 2013

Toshiba Introduces Full HD CMOS Image Sensor with 100dB HDR

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announces its newest device for the security/surveillance and automotive markets, a full HD (1080p) CMOS image sensor with industry-leading 100dB high dynamic range (HDR), fast frame rate of 60 frames per second (fps) and better color reproduction in low-light conditions.

From Toshiba America, Inc. 19 Mar 2013