The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new reflective optical sensor for smart home, industrial, and office applications. Saving space compared to previous-generation solutions, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNT2020 combines an infrared emitter, silicon phototransistor detector, and daylight blocking filter in a miniature 2...

With a focus on the colour RGB LED product application area, Holtek announced the release of its new USB Flash MCU, the HT66FB576. With its USB interface, the device is not only used in general computer peripheral and consumer product applications, but with its integrated constant current source together with 48 PWM outputs, it has the ability to control up to 128 RGB LEDs in a matrix scan configuration...

Delta is supporting the modernization of Port Columbus International Airport in the U.S. city of Columbus, Ohio, with its fine pitch 3mm Indoor LED displays. The two giant LED display boards in the Columbus International Airport concourse are built using Delta’s fine pitch LED screens measuring 13...

Diodes Incorporated introduced the AL8860. This hysteresis mode DC-DC step-down converter is designed for driving single or multiple series connected LEDs efficiently from a voltage source higher than the LED voltage. With its integrated MOSFET...

Nichia Corporation filed a request for three preliminary injunctions in Germany at the Düsseldorf District Court against Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. (“Everlight”), alleging that the white LED products “334-15/X1C5-1QSA”, „334-15/T2C2-1TVB“ and „XI3535-KT577J1-03201-000P“ manufactured by Everlight and distributed in Germany infringe Nichia's YAG patent EP 936 682 (DE 697 02 929)...

Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new high-brightness, tricolor LED optimized for interior automotive lighting, RGB displays, and backlighting. Featuring separate red, green, and blue LED chips inside the compact 3.5 mm by 2...

After being steady for two consecutive months, prices of LED light bulbs began to drop noticeably in China during October, according to LEDinside, a division of TrendForce. Branded light bulb vendors operating in the Chinese market begin promotional pricing much earlier before Singles’ Day on November 11...