Release of Industry First Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS Image Sensor for use in Mobile Phone by SONY
Sony has announced the development of two new “Exmor R” back-illuminated CMOS image sensors to be used for mobile phones. At the same time Sony will launch two new lens modules that are equipped with these image sensors. The IMX081PQ is industry’s first 1/2.8 type back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with an effective 16.41 megapixel resolution, in addition of being industry’s smallest unit pixel size of 1.12?m. The other image sensor by Sony, the IMX105PQ is a 1/3.2 type back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with effective 8.13 magepixel resolution for higher sensitivity with a unit pixel size of 1.4?m. Read more
Development of Compact Power Factor Correction Capacitor by TDK-EPC
TDK-EPC has released its new compact size power factor correction capacitors (PFC), capable of withstanding an inrush current of up to 300 times the rated current. The new capacitors come with self-healing design which means individual dielectric breakdowns do not destroy the capacitor. Furthermore, an integrated overpressure disconnector ensures extra safety. Read more
Development of Industry’s smallest package size DC-DC Converter module by SHARP
With greater number of electronic equipment such as LCD TVs and Blu-ray recorder incorporating various DC-powered devices for both boosting performance and reducing energy consumption, manufacturer of such equipment demanding for more compact size DC-DC converters, featuring higher conversion efficiency. In response to this demand Sharp has developed a new PQ5CM03 DC-DC converter module with an integrated coil featuring industry’s most compact form factor of (9.0 x 6.0 x 2.6 (H) mm). Read more
