(1)NEW SCALE TECHNOLOGIES Linear motor claims industry's smallest size eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"New Scale Technologies, Inc. touts its latest SQUIGGLE motor is the industry's smallest motor in a 1.5 x 1.5 x 6-mm footprint, which is about half the size of other micro-motors. It also offers ten times the precision and push force, said the company."
Readers say: » "This is a pretty cool development. It should have a lot of miniature robotic applications also."
» "THE SIZE IS AMAZING. MANY APPLICATIONS WILL BECOME POSSIBLE RATHER THAN IMPOSSIBLE AS BEFORE."
» "As an engineer in the MRI field, I could see the SQUIGGLE motor becoming an integral part of MRI compatible devices."
» "That's amazing!"
» "This will be great for micro robotics or micro valve control."
» "I could also see applications in borescope units in focusing and positioning the working end. There could also be applications in the micro Radio Control Hobby industry as a positioner."
» "The size of this motor is amazing and I feel it will have a great impact in the indusry."
» "No need for this...but wow!"
» "Surgery & other medical apps."
» "I would be concered about the about the application environment being to rugged for such a tiny device."
» "I can see how this technology is very useful, especially in the small devices we use today"
» "As an advanced Photographer, I am likely to see this motor used within a high-end Lens from Nikon or Canon; if it is superior to the "silent Wave" Motor Technology that they currently use."
» "I run our security program here and this may aid in the pan tilt security camera field."
» "Fantastic."
» "I CAN SEE MUCH POTENTIAL FOR THIS!"
» "Very impressive accomplishment! Very likely to be embedded in many devices if cost is low enough."
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(2)SAMSUNG Samsung demos advanced mobile displays eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"Samsung Electronics has unveiled its 3.5-inch LCD with an embedded touch screen and industry first 7-inch LCD driven by a single chip at this week's 2006 Society for Information Display International Symposium and Exhibition (SID)."
Readers say: » "I would need more detail related to moisture sensitivity and RoHS Compliance."
» "Interesting."
USABILITY RANK: 4
(3)VETTE CORP. Heat pipes are integrated into thermal solutions eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"Vette Corp. has expanded its Asian manufacturing operations with the addition of heat pipe production and integrated assembly capabilities for computer, networking and telecommunications applications.
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Readers say: » "I have used the same technology in much larger scales with very good results"
» "Useful"
USABILITY RANK: 3
(4)DDP LED lamps replace incandescent lights in backlights eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"DDP has introduced a warm white midget flange LED lamp as a replacement for incandescent light bulbs. The T-1 3/4 midget flange LED is suitable for indicators used in backlighting switches, pushbutton rockers and panel builders in harsh conditions including off-highway, transportation, military/aerospace and industrial applications.
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Readers say: » "Great importance in the industry."
» "What power do they draw compared to the current light in use?"
» "How about a 5V or 3.3V version?"
» "Much more reliable solution to incandescent lighting."
USABILITY RANK: 2
(5)AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES Image sensor enables higher quality images and video recording in camera phones eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"Avago Technologies unveils a one-quarter-inch optical format, 2-megapixel CMOS image sensor with autofocus support that enables ultra-thin camera phones to record high-definition videos (800 x 600 pixels) at 30 frames per second (fps) and produce digital still camera-like images. It also incorporates for the first time Avago's multiplexed enhanced-performance (EP) pixels that offer several benefits including improved sensitivity in low-light conditions.
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(6)OSRAM Ambient light sensor imitates human eye eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Inc. claims to offer the first ambient light sensor for mobile devices that accurately matches or imitates the sensitivity curve of the human eye, enabling displays and their brightness levels to be adjusted more precisely. The ALS SFH5711 is also suitable for automotive applications including cockpit dimming and headlight control."
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(7)GLOBAL LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES Edge-lighting assemblies reduce LED count, increase brightness for LCD TVs eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) Inc. has formed a partnership with Luminus Devices, Inc. to produce modular LED-based edge-lighting assemblies for large-screen LCD TVs. By leveraging GLT's MicroLens light guide with Luminus' PhlatLight technology, the companies have enabled large-size LCD panels to be edge-lit as opposed to direct backlighting. This edge-lighting system is said to reduce LED count, boost brightness, and simplify color and thermal management as compared to traditional LED-based backlighting solutions.
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Readers say: » "Interesting"
USABILITY RANK: 6
(8)ALPS ELECTRIC 2-megapixel camera modules simplify mobile phone designs eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"Alps Electric rolls out three-models of its FP85 series of 1/4-inch format, two-megapixel camera modules for mobile phones. Packaged in the same 8.5 x 8.5 x 6.1-mm high footprint, these modules offer a choice of fixed focus, macro, or autofocus features. Sample shipments will begin in June 2006.
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Readers say: » "Helpful."
» "Price point too high for mobile phones."
USABILITY RANK: 9
(9)OMNIVISION Automotive CameraChip beefs up image performance, temperature range eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"OmniVision Technologies, Inc. has unveiled the latest addition to it automotive CameraChip family with the OV7949 CMOS image sensor. This single-chip sensor is said to offer significantly reduced blooming and smearing effects, which are important features in automotive applications when faced with bright headlights or brake lights.
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Readers say: » "Could use a lower operating temp range - say -54C."
» "Great item for safety and security."
USABILITY RANK: 10
(10)REACH TECHNOLOGY 4-inch color TFT module targets embedded products eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"REACH Technology Inc. has unveiled a 4-inch TFT color touch display module for embedded products in medical, industrial, and gaming applications at this week's Embedded Systems Conference. "
eeProductCenter's Gina Roos says:"New Scale Technologies, Inc. touts its latest SQUIGGLE motor is the industry's smallest motor in a 1.5 x 1.5 x 6-mm footprint, which is about half the size of other micro-motors. It also offers ten times the precision and push force, said the company."
