Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Photodiode",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Resistor smoothes out photodiode performance from
Maxim Integrated Products, which we summarised at the time by saying "I2C-controlled 128-position digital resistor uses a logarithmic scale specifically designed to linearise the control of avalanche photodiode voltages in fibre optic modules".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Laser meter features clear display from
Ophir-Spiricon: "The Vega offers an illuminated display screen with backlit navigation buttons that are easy to use under all lighting conditions".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Opto Diode
concerning its 5mm2 ODA-5W-100K
- take a look at Detector works at lower light levels
which says: "Combination detector is ideal for medical diagnostics, test and measurement, and other tasks that require low-light-level detection".
Take a look also at the news release from Photonic Products, Laser diodes offer 85mW of output power,
as well as Controller has universal appeal for IR remotes from Zilog,
and Laser diodes reduce power consumption from Photonic Products.
See also:
Laser diodes are ahead of their time
(December 2007)
Catalogue is an extremely useful laser diode reference source, with helpful diagrams and definitions of laser diode features and electric optical characteristics
High-voltage optoisolators handle speedy data
(November 2007)
Optoisolators are ideal for a variety of applications that require high-speed data transmission or high voltage signal isolation
Low-volume custom designs add CMOS image sensors
(September 2007)
CMOS image sensors are available as part of multiproject wafers
Shrinking pixels enable higher resolution cameras
(May 2007)
Third-generation pixel design is among the smallest currently available and will deliver sensors with higher resolution, enhanced performance and improved image quality
Transponder tunes in for extreme range
(April 2007)
A novel 10Gbit/s widely tunable transponder has an optical dispersion tolerance enabling up to 600km reach
Transceiver offers high-throughput connections
(April 2007)
A collaboration between Fujitsu Components and Fujitsu Laboratories has simplified the structure and assembly of a transceiver
High-speed precision logarithmic amplifier
(April 2007)
A high-speed precision logarithmic amplifier can handle eight decades of dynamic range and does not need any external components
Visible laser is power miser
(April 2007)
Laser diode is designed for use in medical applications, industrial and medical sensor light sources and as a light source for various other types of equipment
Photodiode features red enhancement
(March 2007)
Low noise bicell detector is ideal for position sensing applications, emitter alignment, test and measurement and other industrial tasks where single axis nulling is required
Sensors, lighting and vision systems on show
(January 2007)
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics will showcase new and enhanced sensor, lighting, and vision system products on Booth 6081 at Photonics West 2007
Silicon photodiode takes preamp onboard
(January 2007)
Opto Diode Corporation's ODA-5W-100M combines a high responsivity 5mm2 active area silicon photodiode with a 100Mohm preamplifier
Image sensors enter production
(November 2006)
Tower Semiconductor has announced a new partnership with SuperPix, a leading Chinese products company, to begin production of two image sensor products
Image sensor scoops innovation award
(October 2006)
Semiconductor Insights has named the IM103 one-third-inch VGA-format CMOS image sensor the winner of the 2006 Insight Award for Most Innovative Image Sensor
Convertors save wasted energy in backlighting
(October 2006)
New light-to-digital convertors from TAOS are specifically designed to extend the battery life of display panels, and to provide optimum viewing in diverse lighting conditions
Photodetector and amplifier come together
(October 2006)
The new ODA-5W-100M photodetector-amplifier combination provides 100Mohm gain
Silicon photodiodes join the range
(October 2006)
AP Technologies is extending its long and successful relationship with Opto Diode Corporation to include the company's range of silicon photodiodes
Dual op amp is quiet about precision
(September 2006)
Dual op amp is designed for medical, instrumentation, automated test equipment and other industrial applications that require low noise without sacrificing precision
Kits speed colour sensor development
(August 2006)
Easy-to-use 'plug-and-play' development kits save customers time in evaluating red, green and blue (RGB) colour sensor products
Photodiode process powers CMOS image sensors
(August 2006)
Tower's APD advanced photodiode process powers a new series of CMOS image sensors from Biomorphic Microsystems Corporation
LEDs and sensor come together for colourful dashes
(July 2006)
RGB analogue-output colour sensor meets the specifications of the Automobile Electronics Council AEC-Q100 stress test qualification for integrated circuits
On reflection sensor sorts by colour
(June 2006)
A reflective sensor offers the capability to reliably sort or match surfaces by colour
10G transponder enables transmission up to 80km
(May 2006)
Fujikura Europe has released its new tuneable 300-pin MSA platform based transceiver from Sigma-links, the joint venture between its parent company Fujikura and Oki Electric
Digital colour sensor goes straight to MCU
(March 2006)
Avago Technologies today announced the industry's first CMOS digital colour sensor that can be directly interfaced to a microcontroller without the need for additional components
Photodiode detectors tested for space
(March 2006)
UV silicon carbide photodiode detectors were fully tested for space application for use by the ill-fated Beagle2 probe
Blue-violet laser diode promises stable output
(February 2006)
The latest lead-free blue-violet-wavelength laser diode from Sanyo has been developed for use in next generation DVD and many other emerging technologies
Ambient light photosensor shrinks its package
(February 2006)
The Avago APDS-9003 sensor is supplied in a miniature six-pin ChipLED lead-free surface-mount package with dimensions of 1.6 x 1.5 x 0.55mm
Acquisition adds image sensor technology
(January 2006)
The integration of Peripheral Imaging Corporation has given AMI Semiconductor a foothold in CMOS-based linear contact image sensor technology
Better products show up at Photonics West
(January 2006)
The New Focus division of Bookham is introducing a suite of 'Simply Better' products, solutions and services at Photonics West later this month
IR microcontroller learns codes from others
(November 2005)
The latest addition to the Crimzon line of infra-red-specific MCUs are the first that can learn codes from other infra-red remote controls via a learning circuit
High power 660nm wavelength laser diode module
(November 2005)
Photonic Products has launched a 660nm laser diode module with a very high, very stable output power of 70mW and adjustable AR coated glass optics
Further devices are added to photocoupler family
(November 2005)
Sharp Microelectronics is expanding its family of photocouplers by adding some components for specific models with transfer rates of 1Mbit, 10Mbit or 25 Mbit per second
Photocouplers race up to 25Mbit/s
(October 2005)
Sharp Microelectronics is expanding its family of photocouplers by adding some components for specific models with transfer rates of 1, 10 or 25Mbit/s
CMOS sensor improves handset image capture
(October 2005)
A new single-chip 1.3Mpixel CMOS image sensor features an enhanced-performance pixel architecture that allows mobile phones to take sharper, truer colour photos in all lighting conditions
Op amp and references aid instrumentation design
(October 2005)
A JFET-input op amp and a family of low power voltage references are optimised for a combination of high precision, ultrasmall footprint and very low power consumption