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Chemical Iris for CCD Cameras

posted by LaminatorX on Friday June 27 2014, @02:17PM   Printer-friendly
from the Atelier dept.

cafebabe writes:

A new micro-iris features 55µm thick transparent chemical rings of electrochromic polymer PEDOT (poly 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) which turn opaque when 1.5V is applied. The obvious application is in front of CCD cameras in phones but it has other applications.

 
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  • (Score: 2) by SpockLogic on Friday June 27 2014, @04:37PM

    by SpockLogic (2762) on Friday June 27 2014, @04:37PM (#60929)

    From TFA ...

    "However, the synthesis of optimised EC (electrochomatic) materials is under rapid development."

    It will get faster. Its just a matter of time.

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