Image sensor is smaller than a grain of rice

A collaboration between AT&S and ams Osram has resulted in an image sensor that is smaller than a grain of rice and lighter than a postage stamp.

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Connector insert battles into the future

To modernise the armed forces, ODU believes that connectors will need to meet new challenges. The company has introduced an insert for the ODU AMC High-Density connector in size 0. The connector has a larger contact diameter of 0.7mm for higher robustness under heavy mechanical impact, says ODU. The seven-pin pole configuration offers a more future-proof alternative than any other six-pole NETT-Warrior connector, claims the company. It has been introduced to meet the high demands as performance requirements increase.

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Metallic finish for NFC labels to enhance packaging

Labels with metallic finishes maintain NFC communication performance and bring value to high-end products, claims Toppan Printing.

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Proximity sensor reduces power consumption in wearables

Power consumption is reduced to just 6.63 microA by the Optoelectronics Group of Vishay Intertechnology in its VCNL36825T integrated proximity sensor. The surface mount package measures 2.0 x 1.25 x 0.5mm. It has a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) and a 1.6mm light hole. The sensor is suitable for space-constrained battery-powered applications can be used in consumer and industrial applications, such as true wireless stereo (TWS) and virtual reality / augment reality (VR / AR) headsets. The sensor has a range of 200mm, which means it also provides collision detection in toys and consumer and industrial robots.

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