Multi-spectral colour sensor optimised for blue-light well-being

AMS has created a full-colour sensor that matches eye response with RGB, adds special blue sensors for 440nm and 490nm, and another for near-infra-red. Called AS7264N, it is a “tri-stimulus sensor which provides measurements of colour that closely match the human eye’s response to the visible light spectrum,” said the firm. “The sensor also accurately ...

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GloFo puts optical I/O on 45nm CMOS

Globalfoundries and Ayar Labs, a startup bringing optical input/output I/O to ICs, have announced a strategic collaboration to co-develop and commercialize differentiated silicon photonic technology solutions. The companies will develop and manufacture Ayar’s novel CMOS optical I/O technology, using GF’s 45nm CMOS fabrication process, to deliver an alternative to copper I/O that offers up to ...

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Modules ease 60GHz point-to-point comms

Lattice Semi has announced 60Ghz modules with built-in phased array antennas for links up to 300m – in cities for example. Designed for point-to-point and point-to-multi-point operation, and branded GigaRay, the firm is demonstrating the modules in a complete terminal weighing less than 1kg. The modules are in pairs, together called MOD65412, based on technology ...

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1kW from a quarter brick

Flex Power Modules has announced a 1kW quarter brick dc-dc converter that can deliver 96.2A of peak. Called BMR480, is has the industry standard 58.4 x 36.8 x 12.19mm format and operates from 40 to 60V and outputs 10.4, 12 or 12.5V (+/-2.5%), or can be factory configured anywhere from 9V to 13.2V. “BMR480 module employs ‘hybrid ...

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Fujitsu 82x24x6mm solar-powered sensor supports LPWA transmissions

Fujitsu Labs has developed a miniature sensor powered by a solar cell to support LPWA wireless transmission. The device measures 82x24x6mm and Fujitsu says it is the world’s smallest sensor device supporting LPWA that does not need replacement batteries. Temperature and humidity data collected by the sensor can be transmitted to a Sigfox base station ...

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Facebook opens new London office today

Facebook is opening its new London office today which will be the company’s biggest engineering centre outside the USA. The office is at Rathbone Place near Oxford Circus. Facebook says it will add 800 jobs in London next year taking Facebook’s UK employees to 2,300. “The UK’s flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem and international reputation for engineering ...

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Broadcom to announce new board for Qualcomm today

Later on today Broadcom is expected to announce a proposed new board of directors for Qualcomm. It’s the latest move in Broadcom’s hostile $130 billion bid for Qualcomm. On March 6th, Qualcomm shareholders will get to vote on whether they want Broadcom’s suggested board of directors to take over. 11 people – nine men and ...

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