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ON Semiconductor Signs Agreement to Acquire High-Performance Image Sensor Devices Provider, Truesense Imaging

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, today signed a definitive agreement to acquire Truesense Imaging, Inc., a provider of high-performance image sensor devices addressing a wide range of industrial end-markets including machine vision, surveillance, traffic monitoring, medical and scientific imaging, and photography.

From ON Semiconductor 4 Apr 2014

Aptina Begins Shipment of AR1011HS 1-Inch 4K Image Sensor for Security and Surveillance Markets

Aptina, a global provider of intelligent imaging solutions, is now shipping the AR1011HS, the first 1-inch, 4K (3840 x 2160 pixel) image sensor for security and surveillance markets. The AR1011HS is a 10.8 megapixel, 1-inch optical format image sensor that combines high-resolution imaging with a large 3.4-µm DR-Pix™ (Dynamic Response-pixel) that dynamically adapts to deliver superior low-light performance.

4 Apr 2014

OmniVision Launches Two New CameraChip Sensors for High-End Security and Surveillance Applications

OmniVision Technologies Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, launched two new CameraChip™ sensors designed specifically for high-end security and surveillance applications.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 4 Apr 2014

NRL’s Special Sensor Ultraviolet Limb Imager to be Launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base

On April 3rd, 2014, a satellite carrying a U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) space weather instrument will launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Called the Special Sensor Ultraviolet Limb Imager (SSULI), "SSULI makes accurate measurements of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere that are ultimately useful to the warfighter," says Dr. Scott Budzien, the NRL Program Manager.

3 Apr 2014

OmniVision Launches Ultra-Compact Global Shutter Sensor for Computer Vision Applications

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today launched the OV6211, the world's smallest global shutter sensor. Designed for applications such as notebooks, tablets, mobile phones, wearable electronics, gaming devices and security systems, the low-power OV6211 enables a host of functionalities, including gesture recognition, eye tracking, depth and motion detection, as well as biometrics.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 2 Apr 2014

Marvell's New 88EM8189 LED Controller Offers I2C Control and Low Standby Power

Marvell today announced its new AC/DC LED driver Integrated Circuit (IC), the Marvell® 88EM8189 featuring I2C compatible digital interface integration to connect with a networking microcontroller that runs a lighting control protocol, such as Zigbee, for Smart wireless bulbs, providing premium dimming performance with a full dimming range from 100 percent to 1 percent.

1 Apr 2014

AltaSens Introduced its First Commercially Available 4K Sensor - the AL41410C

AltaSens, Inc., a pioneer in high-resolution CMOS imaging system-on-chip (iSoC) sensors at HD format, introduced its first commercially available 4K sensor: the AL41410C. The Super-35 size image sensor delivers industry-standard 4K cinema frames in either 12-bit or 10-bit resolution at up to 72 frames per second (fps) using as little as 1.3W.

From AltaSens, Inc. 31 Mar 2014

Saarbrücken Engineers Design Compact Optical Sensor System for Monitoring Oil Conditions

Predictive maintenance of hard-to-access plants, no unnecessary oil changes, no unnecessary laboratory costs and less environmental impact. These are just some of the benefits offered by a new system that can monitor the condition of lubricating oils, hydraulic oils and other fluids in industrial installations without interrupting ongoing operations.

31 Mar 2014

Fluorescent Sensor Detects Date Rape Drug under UV Light

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed the world’s first fluorescent sensor to identify the presence of a drug known as GHB that is commonly used to spike beverages. When the sensor is mixed with a sample of a beverage containing GHB, the mixture changes colour in less than 30 seconds, making detection of the drug fast and easy.

28 Mar 2014

New Video on Konica Minolta Sensing’s Sensor-Based Chroma Meter

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, provider of advanced optical technology that precisely measures the elements of color and light, is pleased to showcase their new video entitled "Konica Minolta Sensing - CS-200 Chroma Meter Video."

From Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc 28 Mar 2014

Light / Image Sensor News

ON Semiconductor Signs Agreement to Acquire High-Performance Image Sensor Devices Provider, Truesense Imaging

Aptina Begins Shipment of AR1011HS 1-Inch 4K Image Sensor for Security and Surveillance Markets

OmniVision Launches Two New CameraChip Sensors for High-End Security and Surveillance Applications

NRL’s Special Sensor Ultraviolet Limb Imager to be Launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base

OmniVision Launches Ultra-Compact Global Shutter Sensor for Computer Vision Applications

Marvell's New 88EM8189 LED Controller Offers I2C Control and Low Standby Power

AltaSens Introduced its First Commercially Available 4K Sensor - the AL41410C

Saarbrücken Engineers Design Compact Optical Sensor System for Monitoring Oil Conditions

Fluorescent Sensor Detects Date Rape Drug under UV Light

New Video on Konica Minolta Sensing’s Sensor-Based Chroma Meter

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