Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions®, Inc. (TAOS; www.taosinc.com) today announced the industry's first dual-source agreement for ambient light sensors with Avago Technologies (www.avagotech.com). The two companies worked together in joint recognition of the growing demand for second sourcing of ambient light sensors used in high-volume display applications, such as cell phones, computer monitors and LCD displays. According to the terms of the agreement, the two companies will provide a true dual source for a family of ambient light sensors which combine the TAOS light sensing circuit design technology with Avago's packaging technology. Dual sourcing will benefit this growing high-volume market because the products will come from completely independent supply chains, from the wafer processing to the final testing of the product.
"Ambient light sensor technology is one of the attractive methods to reduce the liquid crystal display power consumption," said Dr. Jennifer Colegrove, Senior Analyst at iSuppli Corporation, who authored the iSuppli Low-Power and Zero-Power Display report."It adaptively dims the backlight in response to ambient luminance to provide low power consumption and good readability. Low power consumption displays mean longer battery life for mobile devices. At iSuppli, we see more and more mobile handsets and notebook computers are adopting the use of ambient light sensors. For example, Apple's iPhone has a built-in ambient light sensor for power saving."
The first dual-source device resulting from this agreement is TAOS part number TSL2563CL or Avago part number APDS-9300. This is a Digital Ambient Light Sensor with I2C interface packaged in a 6-pin ChipLED surface mount package measuring 2.6 mm by 2.2 mm and is well-suited for use in LCD monitors, flat-panel televisions and cell phones.
"TAOS is proud to join Avago Technologies in the very first dual-source agreement for ambient light sensors that is a form, fit and function drop-in replacement," said Kirk Laney, President and CEO of TAOS, Inc. "The combination of the Avago innovative packaging technology with the TAOS world-class leadership in light sensing technology makes for a winning team. Moreover, it is additional proof that integrated optoelectronics, traditionally considered a niche technology, has now taken its place in the mainstream electronics marketplace."
"Avago Technologies believes that the combined strengths of the two companies makes this dual-source agreement a natural fit to meet ongoing customer needs," said Tze-Siong Chong, Vice President & General Manager, Optical Communications Solutions Division, Avago Technologies. "We are pleased to be working with TAOS, Inc. and are confident that this ambient light sensing dual-source agreement will be a win-win situation for Avago and TAOS as we meet the growing needs of our customers."
Each company will sell the devices independently with its own part number and its own pricing. The data sheet for the APDS-9300 can be found on the Avago Technologies website at http://www.avagotech.com/products/apds-9300/. The data sheet for the TSL2563CL can be found on the TAOS website at www.taosinc.com/images/product/document/TSL2562-e41.pdf.
About TAOS, Inc. (Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions)
Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions (TAOS), Inc. is based in Plano, Texas. Established in 1998, the company develops, manufacturers and markets leadership integrated optoelectronic products. These devices combine precision mixed-signal functionality and photo-detectors on the same integrated circuit to produce advanced products with performance and cost advantages over conventional solutions. TAOS optoelectronic products include:
- Light-to-Digital Converters (TSL2550, TSL2560, TSL2561, TSL2562, TSL2563, TSL2569)
- Light-to Frequency Converters (TSL230R, TSL230RD, TSL235R, TSL237, TSL237T, TSL238, TSL238T, TSL245R)
- Light-to-Voltage Converters (TSL12, TSL12T, TSL13, TSL13T, TSL14, TSL250R, TSL250RD, TSL251R, TSL251RD, TSL252R, TSL253R, TSL254R, TSL257, TSL257T, TSL260R, TSL260RD, TSL261R, TSL261RD, TSL262R, TSL267)
- Color Sensors (TCS230)
- CMOS Linear Sensor Arrays (TSL201R-LF, TSL202R, TSL208R, TSL210, TSL1401R-LF, TSL1401CS-LF, TSL1402R, TSL1406R, TSLl410R, TSL1412S, TSL2014, TSL3301-LF)
- Custom and Semi-Custom Optoelectronic Devices and Assemblies
More information can be found at http://www.taosinc.com or by phone at 972-673-0759.
Trademarks
Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions is a registered trademark of Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions, Inc. (TAOS) of Plano, Texas.
