Infrared LEDs have been around for over half a century and have been put to use in myriad applications since their development. Before we take a look at some of these uses, though, here are some fun ...

Ams Osram has introduced its new IR:6 thin-film infrared (IR) LED chip technology that increases illumination and efficiency in security and biometric applications. The new devices deliver 35% higher ...

Infrared spectrometers are expensive and powerful instruments scientists use to analyze the chemical makeup of a sample, and a new research project has demonstrated what this technology might look ...

Australian company Organic Response controls large lighting installations, which enables each luminaire to communicate with its immediate neighbors in a constructive network. Communication is based on ...

Compared to incandescent lightbulbs, LEDs produce a lot more lumens per watt of input power — they’re more efficient at producing light. Of course, that means that incandescent light bulbs are more ...

Partners demonstrate operation up to 40MHz Luxeon IR LEDs enabling time-of-flight applications in 940nm, 850nm with range of 3m. High frequency operation of infrared light sources is rapidly gaining ...

Feature swap revealed: Leaks suggest the Pixel 11 Pro will drop its built-in IR thermometer in favor of a small RGB LED array called Pixel Glow. Mixed early reactions: Some reviewers see Pixel Glow as ...