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Laser Diodes

Lasers are used in products all around us, from the common laser pointer to the precision optical systems in DVD and Blu-ray players. All of these products rely on the versatile laser diode.

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FRAM Microcontrollers

Sunday September 30, 2012

FRAM Microcontrollers have recently entered the world of MCUs are are set to be very disruptive in the low power space. There are several things you should know about the FRAM MCUs as you consider them in applications.

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Simplifying Current Sources

Sunday September 30, 2012
A current source is a common section in a circuit that provides a stable current flow regardless of the load on the circuit. As simple as the concept may be, as with many circuits, reality and how the circuit will actually be used in real life have a big impact on how the circuit must be designed. Read the full guide on Electronic Products.com

High Dynamic Range Video

Sunday September 30, 2012

Real-time High Dynamic Range processing is no easy task, but the results can be amazing. EyeTap has build a demonstrator for a High Dynamic Range welding mask which allows the user to see the entire scene in full color using a set of cameras, a pair of OLED displays, and some FPGAs. Check out their work and see the welding mask in action here.

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Ultra Thin Lens

Sunday September 30, 2012

A revolutionary flat lens using nanotechnology hold the potential to revolutionize display technology. The technology developed by researchers at Texas A&M;, Harvard, and other universities, is based on nanoscale optical effects that create a phase shift in light rather than using a propagation delay. Read more here.

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