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Reports on Vishay Intertechnology Inc.'s release of three low-voltage devices in miniature packages. Expansion of the company's surface-mount oscillator; Energy savings; Low-input-voltage.

This article reports that Glasgow, Scotland, native and stage actor Clive Mitchell has recently launched a new electronic gadget, to be used for producing animated pictures. Mitchell has decided not to use microcontrollers and discrete oscillators he once used to produce highly animated art pieces. Designed to be displayed in a frame, his latest creation consists of a passive grid of low-intensity diffused LEDs that creates a form that's pleasing to look at without getting in your face. He wires the LEDs in series of circuits of four with a 33011 resistor for each circuit, powered by a cheap, unregulated power supply. He claims that this new gadget will also be suitable for framing.

The article presents information on several electronic gadgets. According to the author, the goal of Automatic Water Computer developed by Gardenia, is to take some of the chore out of watering a garden. This item connects between an outdoor tap and a hose and can be programmed to automatically turn outdoor watering devices on and off up to six times a day. Another product, a pocket-sized electronic reference guide released by electronic gadget maker Franklin, helps the user in solving puzzles. This pocket-sized electronic reference guide prompts the user to type in the letters they know and a question mark for the ones they do not know. Then, the user is required to just press "enter," and in a matter of seconds the product provides possible solutions. INSET: HEAD WORK.