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Solid-STate Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Makes for Indoor Lighting (Part 1)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 23:34:00 +0000

The high performance solar cell works well under weak light source and achieves safety, durability, and more than twice the generation capacity than existing amorphous silicon solar cells.

Ricoh Co., Ltd. has developed a dye-sensitized solar cell consisting of only solid-state material as an electrolyte, which substantially improves the power generation capacity under a weak light source. By using only solid-state material as an electrolyte, the dye-sensitized solar cell ensures an advantage in safety and durability. In addition, the solar cell achieved more than twice the generation of electric output under standard while light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at 200lux compared to the electric output of amorphous silicon solar cells, which have high power generation efficiency for indoor use in the present market. Characteristic such as safety, durability, and the ability to keep generating electric power with high efficiency under weak light make it an ideal candidate for stand-alone power sources, which allow power generation without an external power, for sensors.

Office of Ricoh (source: Wikipedia.org)

The dye-sensitized solar cells is getting a lot of attention as a next-generation solar cells because it can generate an electronic power efficiently under weak light, such as scattered and indoor lighting. A general dye-sensitized solar cells uses visible light absorbed by the pigment in order to generate electric power. It is composed of a transparent conductive substrate that has a porous layer consisting of titanium dioxide particles with nanometer size, a glass substrate that has metal film, and iodine electrolyte encapsulated between these substrates.

Despite being a promising candidate for next-generation solar cells, problems such as low generation efficiency, concern for safety, that is volatilization of iodine and organic solvent and electrolyte leakage, and durability, that is peeling-off of organic dye absorbed on titanium dioxide, prevent it from being commercialized.

Ricoh found the solution to these problems by developing unique by developing unique technologies in material, structure, and method for manufacturing. As the structure of this solar cell device is similar to that of the organic photo conductor, which is used for multifunction products (MFPs), Ricoh managed to make efficient use of its material and device technologies in developing this new cell.

Source: AEI 2014
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Handheld Osciloscopes with DMM Function Targey Automotive Related Market

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 23:03:00 +0000

Suited for the automotive-related measurement market, these new oscilloscopes models operate on 12V power supply and promote convenience in measurement with a touch-panel display. Texio Technology Corporation has started selling the GDS-200 and GDS 300 Series handled oscilloscopes equipped with a digital multimeter (DMM) and touch panel functions. As they can be operated on a 12V power supply, the company puts high hopes on the automotive, automotive electronics related and vehicle maintenance markets.

Both series come in models with 70, 100 and 200Mhz bandwidth with all models having two channel. The maximum sample rate per channel is 1GSa/sec, and memory depth is 5Mpts (1Mpt with the GDS200 Series).

GDS-200 and GDS-300 by Texio Technology Corporation

The handheld oscilloscopes incorporate a touch panel on a 7 inch LCD monitor. No other switches are available except the start button, and the operator touches provided icons for operations and settings. It is also possible to scroll waveforms. The interval widths of waveforms can be changed through pinch in and pinch-out operations using two fingers. Switching between portrait and landscape modes of display is also possible.

The GDS-200 and GDS-300 Series incorporate a playback function, which enables the replay of past waveforms up to 30,000 waveforms.

The GDS-200 and GDS-300 measure 240.2 x 136.0 x 59.7mm, and weigh about 1.5kg. They operate about four on a battery charged for about two hours (75 percent).

Source:
AEI-October 2014

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Iwatsu Test Instruments Boosts Portofolio of Rogowski Coil Current Probes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 03:24:00 +0000

Six models of the SS-280A Series have been released featuring upgraded frequency range up to 1.5-fold of the existing 30Mhz model and expanded operating temperature range.

Iwatsu Test Instrument Corporation has released six models of the SS-280A Series Rogowski coil current probes. These units meet the demand for the measurement of high current arising as a result of the computerization of automobiles and railways, and support the analysis of high current waveform, including those of inverters.

Source: iwatsu.co.jp. SS-280A Series Rogowski coil current probes

The new products are performance upgraded versions of existing products that were released in 2012. Iwatsu Test Instruments has expanded the frequency range and operating temperature range of the SS-280A Series reflecting users' demands. The SS-280A Series comes in six models with peak current of 30, 60, 120, 300, 600, and 1,200A. The frequency range has been expanded to 1.5 fold that of the existing products to 30MHz. Thus, the SS-280A Series contributes to the measurement of switching circuits that are becoming to have higher frequencies.

It has an operating temperature range from -40 to +125 degree celcius. Thus it can evaluate automotive devices that require operation guarantee in cool temperature regions and tropical regions. Furthermore, zero point can be finely adjusted. It has a cable of 1.5m and supports measurement in a constant-temperature bath.

Source: AEI, October 2014

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Daicel-Evonik Enters Solar Panel Back Sheet Materials Market

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 02:58:00 +0000

The company will market the thermoplastic resin that features excellent light and chemical resistance, has high reflectivity and does not melt during outdoor use.

Daicel-Evonik Ltd. is set to penetrate the market with material for solar panel back sheets. It aims to promote sales in the new market by taking advantage of the features of the firm's main product, VESTAMID made from polyumide 12 resin. The newly developed material for solar power panel back sheets, VESTAMID BS1231, has excellent light and chemical resistance, while having low hygrosopicity. It never melts even while used outdoors, and has a high reflectivity, contributing to increasing the efficiently of solar cells.

VESTAMID BS1231 material for solar panel back sheets

As it is thermoplastic resin, it has excellent processability and so is capable of being used as both laminated and coextruded type of back sheets. It has competitive price and performance as compared too polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin back sheets, which are the most common in the Japanese market. Also, because it is a non-fluorinated resin, it is friendly to the environment.

The new product is available as pellets or films. With some manufacturers already evaluating samples, while sales and marketing activities will take full swing.

Source: AEI
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Toshiba Materials Markets High Performance Noise Suppression Devices

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:24:00 +0000

By optimizing the magnetic characteristic of the company's cobalt based amorphous alloy, the new noise devices suppress noises by reducing sudden changes in current and voltage.

Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd. has commercialized amorphous noise suppression devices featuring an outstanding ability to curb noise. AMOBEADS are unique noise suppression devices that were conceptualized using ideas not used in conventional noise filters. As the performance of electronic devices and the amount of information to be handled are increasing, a signal failure occurring on a signal line is becoming a bigger problem. Typically, noise suppression products absorb the generated noise itself.

The firm's products, however, effectively reduce abrupt changes in current and voltage are the sources of noise. The company has applied a method for eliminating the source of noise in order to suppress noise.

Tap the Characteristics of Amorphous Alloy
AMOBEADS were created from devices that make the best use of magnetic phous alloy developed by the firm. As the amorphous alloy does not have a crystal structure, it has a variety of distinctive magnetic characteristic. It has low loss at high frequencies. The new devices help to save space because they are threaded by leads for use, Also, they have very low saturated inductance, and so have little negative effect on circuits.

The new devices are suitable for example, for switching power supplies, DC/DC converters, AC/AC inverters, and motor controlling circuits.

Source: AEI
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The Best Car-Related Systems by Kikusui Electronics

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:22:00 +0000

Kikusui Electronics Corporation has been accelerating overseas deployment in Europe, the United States, and Asia, including China.

At the 2014 Shanghai Joint Exhibition of Measuring and Test Equipment, Kikusui Electronics focused on the proposal of measurement evaluation of DC/ DC converters, the use of which has been increasing in the automotive-related field. Furthermore, the company held a seminar with the theme of "Introduction of the latest trends of EMC test and safety test methods for in-vehicle equipment."

Kikusio Electronics also introduced the PWX Series thin and wide range variable switching power supply system and the PLZ Series multifunctional electronic load system, and evaluation software with Chinese display. This software system enalbles users to automatically conduct tests required for DC/DC converters that have been increasing in the automotive-related field.

Kikusui Electronics DC/DC Converter

Kikusui Electronics notes, "We propose electric variable (EV) related measurement targeting the energy market. For the measurement of DC/DC Converters, the use of which for automotive application has been increasing, we have developed software, which supports (local Chinese) customers' challenges, based on the know-how of automotive electronics' measurement, measuring instruments, and automatic tests that our company has nurtured. We have made the most of our strength to have a good knowledge base of test parameters."

Source: AEI October 2014

China's TCL to Build Second 8.5 Generation TFT LCD Line

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:12:00 +0000

Following the approval of TCL Corporations's RMB5.7 billion loans from 10 Chinese investment firms, the establishment of an additional LCD panel plant will soon come in force. The financing will mainly go to China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd (COST), an affiliated firm od TCL. COST will install a second 8.5 generation TFT-LCD production line.

Since it started mass production in 2012, COST has continued full production and sharply expanded its business results. The company produced 1.39 million units on the basis of glass, and shipped 21.62 million panels and modules in 2013. In addition, the company saw its product yield reached 95 percent, thus pushing up profits. The company's sales from LCD panel business in 2013 were RMB 15.5 billion and net profit was RMB 2.3 billion, accounting for 80% of the entire groups's profits.

TCL Corporation

Since the beginning of 2014, the Chinese panel market has been brisk. CSOT has already received orders for panels to its full capacity through the end of this year, exceeding 40 percent of the company's conventional production capacity. The monthly production last July reached 140,000 units on the basis of glass, according to the company.

In order to deal with shortage of production capacity, CSOT decided to install a second production line in 2013, and has already started construction work this year.With the recent approval of financing, the company will further accelerate construction to bring forward the completion of the production line, which is slated for next year, one month earlier. TCL is also considering the installation of a third LCD panel manufacturing line.

Source: AEI October 2014
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The Best Current Sensors Business by Tamura Corporation

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:23:00 +0000

Tamura Corporation has been stepping up efforts in current sensors in its electronic component business. Tamura has expanded the sales of reactors targtting the white goods, energy, and industrial equipment sectors. The market of the current sectors is the same as that of reactors, and the company has been accelerating new product development of current sensors as well.
The company endeavors to expand the sales of current sensors in the global markets.

Tamura Corporation

According to Tamura, the sales in industrial sectors have begun to pick up, and high level of demand are expected to continue. The company endeavors to nurture products, particularly current sensors that could constitute the company's sales pillars beyond reactors. Tamura will put strength into the sales expansion of flux gate current sensors feature ultra-high accuracy, low drift, and enhanced surge current resistance. They are designed to be optimal for power conditioners of photovoltaic power generation systems. Four models in a series accommodate rated current of 6 to 50A. The company offers 24 models, including existing models.

Portofolio of Current Sensors by Tamura
As a featured product, Tamura provides a high current capable product with a maximum measurement current of 2,100A as a current sensor optimum for large capacity uninterruptible power systems (UPSs) and general-purpose inverters.

The company released the LA01 Series, which has achieved a compact size and low profile at 19 x 14.5 x 8.5mm, as well as high-speed response, through the adoption of a dedicated application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). It has a measurement range of 21 to 170A.

The company is also planning the release of the LA02 and LA03 series. They are compact and have low profiles and have achieved sufficient insulation resistance, while maintaining high speed response. They adopt ferrite core, and hence feature reduced heat generation due to high frequency current.

Tamura has added to its lineup a model, which accommodates low input voltage of 3.3V, enabling the replacement of the shunt resistance system in consumer electronics. The lineup comprises eight models in two discrete series. Tamura also offers the F23P Series with a rated current of 100A and yet has achieved ultra-high precision and small temperature drift, and the LA17 Series, a high performance ASIC model.

Source: AEI October 2014
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The Best Ultra Thin 3D Antenna

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:55:00 +0000

Toko, INC. has developed an ultra-thin three dimensional (3D) antenna with an industry leading thickness of 0.32mm for an antenna in the low-frequency (LF) long wave band.
In the development of 3D antenna, TOKO has utilized the transmission and reception antenna coil technology for automotive application, such as the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and keyless entry, as well as the ultra thin winding technology. Although the timing of commercialization is yet to be determined, the demand for the antenna as card type wireless key and other applications is anticipated.

In this product, the maximum sensitivity axis of a coil is included 35" from the axis of the magnetic body, in which the coil is incorporated. Three coils are arranged in rotational symmetry with a uniform angle of 120 degree without overlapping. The maximum sensitivity axes of the three coils orthogonally cross with one another, thereby achieving omnidirectional property.

The external dimension of a single coil is small with 20dB achieved through a precision wiring technology using fine line. The thickness of the coil is only 0.32mm, making it thin enough to be incorporated in an IC card with a thickness of 0.76mm. In terms of reference characteristic, it has a maximum sensitivity of 76mV/microT and inductance of 4.2mH.

TOKO has been expanding the sales of metal based power inductors for smartphones and tablets, endeavoring to expand its business in the automotive electronics sector.

Source: AEI
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muRata One Stop Solution for Every Electronics Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:37:00 +0000

Murata has helped enable numerous innovations in countless applications throughout the communications, automotive, healthcare, environmental and energy areas.

Apart from being recognized for their product reliability and their total solution capability, Murata can provide you with the advantages of quick response times supported by our strong global network. Murata Electronics - the one stop that fulfills your electronics need across the globe.

Murata Official Logo, via muratta.com

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From standard electronic passive components to communication modules to power, Murata provides a comprehensive product offering with reliable with reliable quality.

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Murata's expertise and technical support resources provides you with total support, all the way from the design stage, to trial runs and to mass production.

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muRata has teams of sales personnel and engineers located in every part of the world. Our strong network can support all activities-design, procurement, mass production, on a local and global level.

What is the best product of muRata?
Ceramic capacitors, inductors/ EMI Suppression Filters, thermistors/variable resistors, sensors, high frequency devices/communication modules, power modules.

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NXP's Passive Solution Links NFC with Electronic Devices

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 08:46:00 +0000

NXP Semiconductors N.V. has released a complete passive solution for near field communication (NFC) interaction for a wide variety of applications, such as home appliances, consumer electronics, wearable technology and home automation. By combining a contactless NFC interface with a contact I2C interface and on board non-volatile memory, the NTAG I2C solution enables new kinds of NFC tag interactions, including advanced device pairing, personalization of electronic devices, and device maintenance.

While existing NTAG solution can only interact with NFC-enabled devices, the new NTAG I2C memory can be accessed via the existing embedded micro controller of any electronic device.

NFC by NXP

"The NTAG I2C is the most complete solution for passive NFC interactions, taking NFC beyond its traditional ecosystem and allowing an exiting new range of applications. Using NTAG I2C, appliance manufactures and wearable device makers can offer feature rich options to consumers, allowing them to use their existing NFC-enabled mobile phones as a remote user interface, rather than relying on expensive touchscreens or wi-fi connectivity for wireless data exchange on home electronics," said Rutger Vrijen, Vice President and General Manager, Tagging and Infrastructure Business Line, NXP Semiconductors.

Key Features
Optimized for very low power operation, the passive NTAG I2C solution is capable of energy harvesting from the mobile device to power external circuitry like low power micro controllers.

The new NTAG I2C features a specific pass-through mode which allows the device to serve as an easy to integrate communication pipe for unlimited bidirectional data exchange between the feature rich NFC device, which may have a connection to the cloud and an advanced user-interface and the electronic devices.

The new device is also fully supported by the recently released MIFARE SDK (Software Development Kit). Designed to provide access to all hardware features on Java level, the MIFARE SDK streamlines the development of Android apps to interact with NTAG devices.

Source: AEI October 2014.
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LG Chem Eyes EV Battery Plant in China

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:08:00 +0000

EV Battery by LG Chem, Ltd, has rolled out plans to build a battery plant for electric vehicles in China's Nanjing Province. The company plans to complete the construction of the plant by the end of 2015 and to begin mass production consequently.
The plant will have production capacity of 100,000 units. Although LG Chem has not announces specific investment amount, its investment may run up to several hundred million dollars by 2020.

EV Battery by LG Chem

As production bases of EV batteries, LG Chem owns plants in Ochang-eup Cheon gwon gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea and in Michigan, the United States. The annual production capacity of the Korea Plants is 200,000 units while the U.S, oplants is 36,000 units. Once built, the China Plants will complete LG Chem's plan to establish a triangle system for production of EV batteries.

LG Chem has already received orders for batteries from overseas automakers as well, in addition to Chinese automakers, including Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. The company expect that annual sales of over 1 trillion Korea Won (about US$1 billion) from the production in China alone will be possible when the Nanjing Plant begins full-scale operation.

Source: AEI News (September 2014).
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The Best Measuring Instruments for Optical Networks

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 12:45:00 +0000

Anritsu Releases Measuring Instruments for Optical Networks
By mounting the MU100010A module on the MT1000A measunring instruments, a single-unit evaluation device be created for optical networks that support glovbal standards.

Anritsu Corporation has started offering the MT1000A Network Master Pro and the MU100010A 10 G multi rate module as measuring instruments for optical module.

The company will purpose these measuring instruments for the construction and maintenance of optical networks targeting telecommunications carriers and companies involved in network construction.

One-Unit Evaluation
The MU100010A is a measuring module for the MT1000A, and supports Optical Transport Network (OTN) which is an international standard optical transmission technology, Ethernet, Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)/ Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), and Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH)/ Digital SIgnal level n (DSn) that configure optical networks at rates up to 10Gbps.

MT1000A Network Master Pro by Anritsu

SDH is an internationally unified digital transmission standard, while SONET is a digital transmission standard established in the United States. SHD and SONET are interconnected. PDH and DSn are digital transmission standards that had been adopted in Japan, North America, and Europe before SDH/SONET were recommended.

By mounting the module to the MT1000A, it can measure and evaluate optical networks that integrate various communication systems using a single unit.

The MT1000A internally generates client signals of ethernet and SDH/SONET for the first time, as a measuring instrument of this class, and is capable of conducting test on OTN lines. Thus, the MT1000A is capable of evaluating OTN under environments that are almost the same as actual operations, thereby enabling easy verification of the causes of communication failures whether it is OTN, EThernet, or SHD/SONET.

If features touch panel operation, remote operation via the internet from a remote location, and independent simultaneous test of two lines. It enables efficient verification operation in the construction and maintenance of optical networks. Source: AEI.

SMK Expands Wire to Board ID Method Connector Lineup

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 11:57:00 +0000

Source: AEI. SMK Corporation has designed a new ID-Multi wire to board ID method connector for multipolar application. This product is among the industry's smallest side entry type connectors of its kind and is designed for miniature devices, such as smartphones, wearable devices, and tablet PCs.

At present, the company manufactures top entry top ID-01, ID-02, and ID-Multi Series miniatures ID method connectors. SMK has expanded its repertoire with the development of the side-entry type ID Multi Series.

ID-Multi wire-to-board connector. Source: smk.co.jp

The new connector archieves the industry's most compact dimensions when fitted together, at 2.5mm (L) x 3.2mm (W) x 1.2mm (H). As such the side entry type ID-multi Series can be expected to contribute significantly to the development of more compact, thin profile devices. The locking structure adopts a half lock systems that delivers an exceptionally favorable fit together feeling. The two point contact structure of the connector achieves high contact reliability while affording solid resistance to vibration and shock forum impact. With the availability of both top entry type and side endtry type connectors, an improved freedom of set designing can be achieved.

This RoHS-compliant wire to board ID connectors has a two pin pole. A 32 AWG cable with 0.39mm in external diameter, including sheathing, is compatible with the connector. The same circuit board pattern as for top entry type connectors can be used.

The Innovative Bluetooth Filter by TDK EPCOS B8831

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:30:00 +0000

TDK Lifts Performance of WLAN, Bluetooth Filter.
TDK corporation has developed a new EPCOS WLAN-Bluetooth filter that offers best in class performance and size for the coexistence of cellular, WLAN, bluetooth and satellite navigation services on the same antenna. Based on advanced second generation BAW technology (BAW2), the new EPCOS B8831 filter achieves a much better Q factor than existing components and features a significantly lower insertion loss of only 1.1dB. With a miniaturized footprint of just 1.1 x 0.9mm, the 1109 package of the B8831 is also extremely thin with a height of just 0.4mm.

Source: EPCOS.com EPCOS B8831

TDK Lifts Performance of WLAN, Bluetooth Filter.
Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum is a limited resource and with the continuously growing number of communications services it is becoming ever more densely populated.

In particular, the WLAN and Bluetooth band between 2400MHz and 2483MHz is separated by just <=20MHz fro m the new bands 7, 40, and 41, which are used for Long Term Evolution (LTE) Cellular Service. Thanks to the new filter's excellent insertion loss and high out of band selectivity , the B8831 is able to prevent the signals in the adjacent WLAN/Bluetooth and high band cellular bands from interfering with each other. This helps to reduce power consumption in smartphones without affecting performance.

Source: AEI Magazine, October 2014 edition.

Toshiba, SanDisk Expand Fab Partnership, Open New Plant

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:44:00 +0000

JAPAN and UNITED STATES via AEI - Toshiba Corporation and SanDisk Corporation have opened the second phase of the number 5 semiconductor fabrication facility (Fab 5). The two companies further expanded their partnership with the commencement of the construction of the new No.2 fabrication facility (Fab 2) at Yokkaichi Operations, Toshiba and SanDisk have overseen installation of production equipment in the expanded facility since July this year.

Official Logo of SanDisk

Production in phase 2 began at the start of this month, with 15nm NAND flash memory process technology. Toshiba is constructing the new Fab 2to secure space to sonvert Toshiba and Sandisk's presents 2D NAND capacity to 3D NAND with expected readiness for production in 2016.

Toshiba and Sandisk will together install production equipment and will determine installed capacity and output targets and schedules by closely monitoring market trends.

Source: AEI News, October 2014 Edition
Keywords: The best collaboration between Toshiba and SanDisk, the best semiconductor fabrication facility.

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Flexible Transparent Conductive Film Poises as Alternative ITO Material

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 03:49:00 +0000

Japan (source: AEI). By using nanofibers, Tokyo Institute of Technology has developed a bendable transparent conductive film for displays and solar cells. A transparent conductive film is a film material that allows light and electricity to pass through it and is used for devices, such as displays and solar cells. Currently used indium tin oxide (ITO) film is costly and is limited in supply.

Conductive Film (source:titech.ac.jp)

Moreover, it is fragile and not flexible, and so there is a strong demand for an alternative material. The new film is fabricated using nanofibers, fibers that are one hundredth to one thousandth the thickness of human hair, as a mask for metal deposition and etching. This transparent conductive film poises to become an alternative material to ITO for the reduction of the cost of devices, and aim to be employed in the future various electronic devices ranging from mobile devices, including flexible devices to large screens.

The Best Mid Air Touch Panel Solution by Panasonic

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 07:05:00 +0000

Panasonic Corporation introduced an innovative touch panel, which can be operated by touching images floating in mid-air, at an exhibition held recently in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, targetting information systems-related companies.

The touch panel operable in mid-air employs a mechanism wherein an image is reflected by a special glass, the image can be seen in front as though it is floating in mid-air. When the same of flight (TOF) sensor detects it and enables operation as an ordinary touch panel.

Panasonic introduced this technology at 2014 Consumer Electronics Shows (CES 2014) held in January in Las Vegas, the United States, as one of 4K Solutions targeted for business applications.

Panasonic introduced High Technology Mid-Air Touch Panel

Making full use of the technology's features to enable an operator to control it without directly touching switches, the technology is suitable for variety of applications, including medical related application, food establishments, and interactive signages. Panasonic targets to commercialize the technology as early as 2015.

Interactive 4K Signage ar CES 2014
This touch panel system allows easy and precise finger control of the operation screen of an interactive signage that floats in mid-air as if controlling a touch panel.

When a customer comes into an optimum viewing distance of the 4K display, the information is displayed on the 4K signage installed inside the window, which can be operated through the glass. This mechanism takes full advantage of the appeal of the 4K content, in case when the technology is employed for shop signage.

Replacing the control instruments such as switches and button, which previously had to be physically touched to control, with this system, can be offers advantages in terms of hygiene.

Source: AEI Magazine
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DMC Shores up Touch panel Business for Industrial Equipment

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 03:48:00 +0000

Source: AEI Special Report. Banking on the ability to handle high mix, low volume production, DMC expands its offering of touch panels and solutions in partnership with group companies.

DMC, co.,Ltd. is a touch panel manufacturer, whose mainstay products are touch panels for industrial equipment. DMC has been expanding its business drawing on its strength, including the accommodation to high mix , low volume production and customization, proposals of products that incorporates the company's original technologies, and solutions, including controllers and device drivers.

Capacitive Multi-touch type DUS/EXC Series. Source: dmccoltd.com

Explaining characteristics of the company's touch panel business, Tatsuya Sada, President of DMC, says, "The concept of our business is the accommodation the hight-mix, low-volume production, centering on products for industrial equipment. We will stick to this stance to deploy business focusing on the industrial equipment market, which is a niche market, in the future. Previously, we were producing mainly resistive touch panels. However, several years ago, we also introduced projected capacitive touch panels, and since have been deploying business by producing both types of touch panels."

The mainstay product of the resistive touch panel system is MTR series resistive multi-touch type, which the company has developed meeting the needs for the merger of the analog system and matrix system. The MTR series provides a multi touch function as an additional feature, while maintaining features of the resistive single-touch system as they are. The MTR Series allows analog-like use using matrix in a continuous manner. DMC puts strength into the expansion of the sales of the MTR Series.

With the capacitive method, the projected capacitive touch panels business targeted at industrial equipment took of last year on a full scale, and the adoption of projected capacitive touch panel has been increasing.

"The adoption has been increasing, in particular, in numerical control (NC), machines that incorporate high-performance central processing units (CPUs). Our company provides support until customers in corporated touch panels into end equipment. We will continue to actively promote the introduction of our company's touch panel into the industrial equipment market in the future," notes Sada.

Among the priority targets of capacitive touch panels are factory automation (FA) equipment, large semiconductor manufacturing equipment, NC machines, large digital signage of 32 inches and larger, and medical-related equipment.

Steps up Global Deployment
DMC's touch panels have a track record of being adopted in a variety of equipment installed in Europe and the United States. Under its policy of dramatically expanding overseas sales in the future, DMC has been stepping up the deployment in overseas markets. The company intends to expand the ratio of overseas sales from 25 to 30 percent of the present up to 50 percent by 2016.

As part of the efforts, DMC established an office in taipei, Taiwan in April this year. "We have deployed resistive touch panels by high-mix, low-volume production focusing on niche markets. However, capacitive touch panels have customers and applications different from those of resistive touch panels, in it is challenge for us how to strengthen sales activities toward global deployment. In particular, the touch panel market in Taiwan is large. Therefore, we have established our company's office within the Taiwan office of UNITEC CO.,LTD., a partnership venture, and stationed a Japanese staff in Taiwan." notes Kazuhiro Yoshida, General manager of Overseas Sales.

As part of efforts to strengthen the deployment in the Greater China Region, this year, DMC commenced commissioned production of resistive touch panels in China. "With this move, we aim to expand business in China. We hope to establish a base which will function like an office, in China within this year." says Yoshida.

By Transferring part of touch panel production at the Indonesian Plant, which is a main manufacturing base, to Chine, DMC will utilize the vacated space of th eplant to increase production of capacitive touch panels. The company also plans to strengthen sales in Indonesia.

Aside from the above-mentioned moves, this year, DMC introduced manpower in Europe as well, bolstering its sales system in Europe.

DMC promotes business deployments by utilizing group power toward the expansion of business. Group companies include UNITEC, which handles controllers for resistive and capacitive touch panels, and Seedsware Corp., a touch panel display manufacturer. DMC will continue to propose solutions meeting customers requirements on the basic of the consistent development system through cooperation with group companies.

NEC Corporation and Kao Corp Produce New Flame Retardant Bioplastic

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Durability Defines New Flame-Retardant Bioplastic.
Japan (source: AEI). A flame retardant polylactic acid composite (flame-retardant bioplastic) with the world's highest plant component ratio (over 75% of the organci material in the composite is polylactid acid) have been jointly developed by NEC Corporation and Kao Corporation.

The new NeCycle bioplastic also features superior durability in terms of chemical resistance, light resistance, and surfaces hardness. NEC has enchanced the bioplastic's performance through a unique formula that adds flame retardants like alumuniaum hydroxide and charring agents together with other special improving agents to polyactic acid, the main component (biomass-based polymer) of NEC's bioplastic.

In so doing, NEC is the first to achieve a bioplastic with durability that exceeds flame retardant petroleum based plastics used in conventional consumer electronics devices such as personal computers. NEC's bioplastic has excellent chemical resistance to gasoline and strong alkali cleaners, has surfaces hardness, light resistance and simensional stability (non-expansion/shrinkage). These features allow its applications as a highly durable plastic for the distribution, transportation, medical and financial fields, which require exacting specifications.

Here is the best New Flame Retardants Bioplastic in the world.

Necycle (R) (source:www.nec.com)

The Best Aluminum Electrolytic Capasitors in The World by Nippon Chemi-Con

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:49:00 +0000

Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation is stepping up its efforts in the automotive aluminum electrolytic capacitor business. The company positions the automotive field as one of five strategic markets, and plans to increase the sales in the automotive field to 22 percent of its total sales in FY 2014. As part of the efforts, Nippon Chemi-Con has developed the GVA and GVD Series lead type aluminum electrolytic capacitors that have achieved vibration resistance performance of 40G and high temperature resistance to 125 degree celcius at the same time for use in electronic control units (ECUs) of vehicles.

The company's growth strategy for FY2014 is the sales expansion in the five strategic markets of automotive, industrial equipment and inverters, new energies, home electric appliances, and networks. Nippon Chemi-Con looks to steady growth of the automotive field.

Nippon's Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors has High Vibration and Temperature Resistant

Electronic control units for power train that were incorporated in the cabin space of automobiles have come to be incorporated directly on an engine or transmission. This has resulted to strong requirements for aluminum electrolytic capacitors to have high vibration resistance and high-temperature resistance, Nippon Chemi-Con has developed the new products to meet there requirements.

Although they are large for lead type aluminum electrolytic capacitors, Nippon Chemi-Con has enabled the new products to withstand vibration acceleration of 40G as compared with the maximum vibration acceleration of 10G for existing products. To achieve this, the company has employed original technologies, such as the caulking of the case.

GVA Series. source: Nippon Chemi-Con

At the same time, they have also achieve high-temperature resistance to 125°C.
Thus it has become possible to reduce the number of aluminum electrolytic capacitors to be mounted in parallel thereby contributing to cost reduction, space savings of the mounting area, and improve reliability.

Both series have rated voltage of 25 to 100V, and measure Φ18 x 30 to Φ 18 x 35.5 mm. The GVA Series accommodates 125 °C and has capacitance of 430 to 5100 micro Farad. The GVD series accommodates 135°C and has capacitance of 680 to 8200 micro Farad.

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The Best Earth Tester in The World HOKI FT6031-03

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The latest earth resistance meter can check ground potential and auxiliary ground electrode instantly, which are being conducted manually with conventional earth resistance meters.

HIOKI E.E. Corporation has developed the FT6031-03 earth resistance meter. It is capable of automatically checking ground potential and auxiliary ground electrode and operating earth resistance measurement, which were manually conducted when using existing earth resistance meters.

Grounding involves the implanting of an electrode into the earth in order to connect an electric device to the earth. It is a means necessary in order to prevent people from getting a shock in an event when electric equipment goes wrong or gets degraded. The resistance between the electrode and the earth is called earth resistance. An earth resistance meter is a measuring instrument that measures the earth resistance.

The Best Earth Resistance Meter in The World FT6031-03 by HOKI

Owing the safety reason, earth resistance is required to be set at values less than standard values. Measurement of earth resistance is necessary in order to confirm the safety of grounding.

Instantaneous Checking
The FT6031-03 earth resistance meter is capable of automatically checking ground potential and auxiliary ground electrode and operating earth resistance measurement. Also, FT6031-03 produced by HIOKI Corporation has significantly reduced the number of times the auxiliary ground rod needs to be replaced, thereby improving measurement efficiency. It also features improved dustproof and waterproof properties. The main unit of FT6031-03 is washable as soil attaches the measuring instrument when it is used on the ground. It also withstands water immersion at a depth of 1m for 30 minutes. It has obtained international protection class IP67.

Furthermore, it also features a robust drop-proof design. It does not break even if it is dropped from a height of 1m onto a concrete surface.

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The Best RED LASER DIODE, Mitsubishi Electric's RED LASER DIODE Exhibits High Output Power

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a 638nm wavelength red laser diode that offers output power of 1.8W at continuous-wave operation, the highest level among 368nm laser diodes in this package size used as light sources for projectors.

A commercial release is targeted for the fiscal year ending in March 2016 at which time laser light sources for projectors are expected to take off. The breakthrough laser diode was presented during the Laser Display Conference 2014 (LDC 2014) at National Chung Hsing University in Taichung, Taiwan on June 19 and 20. Light sources for color projectors, conventionally lamps, are being replaced with sold-state light sources offering higher energy efficiency, higher color reproduction and longer life. Laser diodes deliver high output power while consuming low power because of their high power conversion efficiency.

Red Laser Diode Provides Highest Output Power
Previously, the output power of red laser diodes with wavelengths shorter than 640nm was not sufficient for high-brightness projector applications at high temperature. As a first step to overcome this limitation, Mitsubishi Electric applied specialized window-mirror structures and epitaxial growth technology to develop a laser diode capable of 0.5W power output at continuous-wave operation, which is packaged in a 638nm-wavelenghth red laser diode 2/3 5.6 mm-diameter transistor-outline can (TO-scan). Thereafter, it applied a new laser diode structure in a 9.0mm TO-can package to achieve industry leading output power of 1.8W at a 638nm lasing wavelength, which meets demands for bright projectors systems.

638 nanometer wavelength red laser diode by Mitsubishi Electric

The highest recorded output power of 1.8W at 638nm of continuous wave output power has been achieved in this package size due to the optimization of its layer structure and emitting-region size.The luminosity as a right light source exceeds 220 lumens due to lasing at short wavelength.

The new red laser diode achieved an industry leading electrical conversion efficiency of 38 percent at 1.8W at 25 degree celcius, helping to reduce power consumption.

The laser diodes offer good heat dissipation due to use of a large TO-can package with diameter of 9.0mm. It emits 1.8W at continuous wave operation within an operating range of 0 to +45 degree celcius and 1.3W at continuous wave operation above 55 degree celcius.

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New technique Yields Low-Cost Creation of LED Display on Glass Substrates

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 01:52:00 +0000

Japan, The University of Tokyo has created light-emitting diodes (LED) of the three primary colors of blue, green, and red (RGB) by reducing the temperature during semiconductor formation. A glass substrate is an amorphous material, wherein atoms align irregularly, and it is difficult to put nitride semiconductor, a crystalline material on it. The researches then inserted a layer of graphene between the glass substrate and nitride semiconductor.

Graphene is aligned in a ficxed direction even on amorphous substrates, hence enabling the formation of nitride semiconductor with good quality crystal. The team has succeeded in prototyping an RGB full-color LED using the high quality nitride semiconductor.

The structure of RGB Full Color LED created on a Glass substrate, and Emissions of Light

This achievements enables full-color displays with high reliability on inexpensive glass substrates. Thus created full color display can be applied to flexible displays whose display area can be changed in form.

Meanwhile, LED's made of nitride semiconductors exhibit high responsive speeds, and hence, the deployment of these LEDs to displays with communications function can be expected.

Empowering Society to Solve Waste Problem

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 04:45:00 +0000

Frequently Asked Questions about Waste Bank

How to Empower Society to Solve the Problem of Waste

What is Waste Bank?
It is a collective dry waste management system that encourages people to actively participate in it. This system involved collecting, sorting, and distributing the rubbish with an economic value to the needing market. So that, people would get the economic benefit from saving waste.

How to Start a Waste Bank?
The first thing to prepare in starting a waste bank is organizing the management. A waste bank personnel consist of manager, treasurer, administrative division, weighing division, recording division, and packing division. Then those personnel along with prospective customers discuss the location of the bank, collectors that will be appointed, waste classification, and the minimum weight of waste deposited. A meeting is also conducted to determine the waste deposit schedule, transporting schedule and also withdrawal period. Bank manager then determines the turnover target on its first month followed by projections of achievement in subsequent months.

How to Save in a Waste Bank?
Customers come to the bank with a passbook and rubbish that has been sorted. The deposited waste is then weighed and priced according to the arrangement in advance. The bank personnel will record the type of waste, its weight and the amount of money to be saved in the savings.

Can I Borrow Money from a Waste Bank?
Yes. A waste bank could expand by adding savings and loan unit. So, not only serving customers who want to save money, the bank will also lend money to the customers who in need. The money lent was taken form the bank turn over and could be charged with interest. Usually the interest rate is not too high. Loan repayment can be done using the money saved in the savings account or by saving trash.

How do I Sort the Waste Before Being Deposited in The Bank?
Basically, waste is divided into two: organic and inorganic. Leaf litter should be separated from plastic, cardboard and paper. However, some banks also require inorganic waste to be sorted again. Which means plastic waste should be separated from cardboard and paper.

What will be Done with the Waste That has been Collected in The Bank?
Trash will be sold to collectors who have been selected through mutual agreement. Other than that, residents can also recycle the waste into products with economic value.

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