New Products

Sept. 1, 2000
LEDs from LEDtronics, Torrance, CA; High-speed PMT for spectrophotometry from Hamamatsu Corp., Bridgewater NJ; Vibration and noise-isolation machinery mounts from Barry Controls, Brighton, MA; Wideband high-damage-threshold polarizers from Alpine Research Optics, Boulder, CO ...

LEDs

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A line of 5-mm (T1-3/4) discrete LEDs are based on InGaAlP or SiC/GaN and offer wavelengths of 470, 570, 592, 612, and 633 nm, producing intensities ranging from 1000 to 7000 mcd, depending on color, and a viewing angle of 15°. A white-light diode with a color temperature of 8000 K produces 6000 mcd with a viewing angle of 20°.
LEDtronics, Torrance, CA

High-speed PMT for spectrophotometry

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The R5900F-L16 is a high-sensitivity, high-speed photomultiplier tube that can simultaneously detect multiple wavelengths. The detection capabilities and high performance of the R5900F-L16 make it an essential device in compact, lightweight instruments used in high-speed spectrophotometry applications. The R5900F-L16 has a matching interference filter array attached to the input window, and features a spectral response range of 400 to 700 nm in 20-nm steps. With an effective area of 0.75 x 16 mm, the R5900F-L16 has cathode-radiant sensitivity of 34 mA/W at 400 nm and 24 mA/W at 600 nm. Gain is 1 x 106, and dark current is 1 nA.
Hamamatsu Corp., Bridgewater NJ

Vibration and noise-isolation machinery mounts

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A series of machinery mounts, comprised of leveling mounts, industrial mounts, Neoprene pads, elastomer springs, and wedge mounts, is designed for isolating shock and vibration in industrial machinery, HVAC equipment, cameras, optical equipment, and so forth. The series includes mounts with natural frequencies varying from 3 to 35 Hz and load ranges of 1.8-30,000 lb. The leveling mount series includes the SLM series, which has load ranges to 19,200 lb, and the LM series, which has a load range to 13,000 lb. The LMS series has more than 0.5 in. of Neoprene elastomer bonded to the bottom of the lever, making it ideal for protecting sensitive electronic manufacturing equipment.
Barry Controls, Brighton, MA

Wideband high-damage-threshold polarizers

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A new line of thin-film plate polarizers, designed to work at Brewster's angle, is specifically intended for use with high-power and ultrafast lasers and features a broad spectral operating range. Specifically, a novel thin-film design produces a very flat spectral response over a range of approximately 5% of the nominal operating wavelength. This broad spectral characteristic minimizes sensitivity to temperature-induced wavelength shifts or small changes in angle of incidence. The coating can be optimized for operation at any wavelength in the 266- to 1064-nm range. Nominal performance specifications for a 1064-nm polarizer are Tp>98% and TsAlpine Research Optics, Boulder, CO

AR coatings for UV lenses

UV lenses made from synthetic fused silica are treated with an antireflection (AR) coating to improve transmission of faint UV fluorescent signals. The coating reduces reflections to less than 1% between 250 and 400 nm, where many dyes used in biometrics and scientific imaging fluoresce. The coatings are available on plano-convex, double-convex, plano-concave, and double-concave lenses in standard diameters from 6 to 50.8 mm.
Edmund Industrial Optics, Barrington, NJ

Amplification system

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An all-solid-state amplification system combines the company's RegA 9000 regenerative amplifier and a Ti:sapphire oscillator from Vitesse to provide ultrafast pulses for femtosecond micromachining, imaging, and spectroscopy. It provides repetition rates variable up to 100 kHz and dual output beams of 532 nm (CW) and 800 nm (in modelocked, 100-fs pulses).
Coherent Laser Group, Santa Clara, CA

Fiber-coupled spectrometers

The JETI family of fiber-coupled, miniature spectrometers, systems, and accessories are PC-coupled. They have resolution of 9 or 6 nm in the visible region, stray light less than 10-4, and high dynamic range and sensitivity. Options include UV models, internal light source, dip probe, reflection-measuring head, external test-cell/filter-measurement head, and color-measuring device.
Data Optics, Ypsilanti, MI

Spatial light modulator

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The SLM-256 spatial light modulator for telecommunications provides dynamic control over ultrafast laser pulses at 1330 and 1550 nm. It has a working range of 400 to 2000 nm and lets researchers manipulate phase and amplitude characteristics of spectrally dispersed femtosecond laser beams to change temporal and wavelength components of optical signals.
Cambridge Research & Instrumentation, Boston, MA

Monolithic interferometer

A monolithic interferometer designed for FT-IR spectroscopy is made of fused quartz plates and has a clear aperture of 0.5 in. A beamsplitter for 50/50 transmission/reflection and a variety of aluminum, silver, and gold mirror coatings were designed for the 200-nm to 3.6-µm range.
PLX, Deer Park, NY

Light cure systems

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The Light Cure Wand is a metal-halide lamp system with light output up to 4 W/cm2 and is available with 5-mm-diameter single or 3-mm-diameter dual wands. The Litepoint UVC Wand System uses a high-pressure mercury-vapor lamp to produce up to 8 W/cm2 and is a single-wand system with a 5-mm diameter.
Loctite, Rocky Hill, CT

Digital imaging system

The CoolSNAP digital imaging system for microscopy includes a 1300 x 1300-pixel CCD cooled to -30°C and low-noise electronics. It produces 12-bit images at 20 MHz with a spatial resolution of 6.7 x 6.7-µm pixels. It comes with a custom PCI card and imaging software and provides 4096 levels of gray-scale data for quantitative analysis.
Photometrics, Munich, Germany

Heat exchangers

The Arctic series of thermoelectric heat exchangers have cooling capacities ranging from 275 to 4300 W at 20°C. The ValueTEC modules are rated for continuous operation up to 150°C, while the SuperTEC modules operate continuously to 200°C. The 275LL and 550LL liquid-liquid assemblies have a modular design that allows stacking to extend cooling capacity. All models are constructed of corrosion-resistant materials and can be customized for specific applications.
Ferrotec America Corp., Manchester, NH

UV lamp monitor

The UV lamp monitor is designed to monitor the intensity change of UV lamps used in web printing, fiberoptics, UV curing, and more. Using GaN technology, the monitor is insensitive to visible light and IR, with a typical rejection ratio from UV to visible light of better than 1000:1. The device can monitor a wide range of UV optical power. Various types of detectors, such as GaN (365 nm), AlGaN (320 nm), and solar-blind detectors (290 nm), can be coupled with optical filters to meet a variety of needs.
APA Optics, Blaine, MN

Two-axis controller

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The DMC-1425 two-axis motion controller provides both RS232 and Ethernet communications links between any number of computer hardware devices and Modbus protocol for I/O devices. It measures 3.75 x 5 in., controls step or servo motors, includes linear and circular interpolation for coordinated motion along two axes, and has uncommitted digital inputs and outputs and two uncommitted analog outputs.
Galil Motion Control, Mountain View, CA

Fiberoptic adhesive

Tra-Bond F230 low-viscosity adhesive for fiberoptic substrates has a high glass transition temperature and can withstand continuous operating temperatures up to 175°C. It can be stored at room temperature or frozen.
Tra-Con, Bedford, MA

Deuturium tungsten lamps

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The L7893 UV-VIS fiber light source combines deuturium and tungsten lamps for a single source with a spectral range of 200 to 1100 nm. The 30-W lamp has a life of 2000 h, and the sources have a typical output stability of 0.004%. A 1-m optical-fiber light guide with a core diameter from 0.2 to 0.8 mm is available.
Hamamatsu Corp., Bridgewater, NJ

Optical profiler

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The Wyko NT1000 optical profiling system uses noncontact interferometry to make 3-D surface height measurements from 0.1 to 1 mm. The gauge-capable system includes a manual x/y stage, coarse/fine focus, and tip/tilt adjustment. Multi-objective turret and field-of-view lenses are optional. Its 32-bit, Windows-based software allows Fourier, roughness, histogram, multiregion, step height, feature statistics, and advanced data filtering.
Veeco Metrology Group, Tucson, AZ

CTE:YAG laser crystals

YAG laser crystals doped with chromium, thulium, and erbium have an output of 2.69 µm, which couples into water and body fluids for medical-laser applications. The beam can be delivered through dehydrated silica optical fibers. The crystals are available in diameters from 3 to 8 mm with lengths up to 150 mm.
Bicron Crystal Products, Washougal, WA

High-speed video system

The Memrecam Micro Camera System captures full-color images at frame rates of 100, 250, or 500 pps. Interchangeable angled or straight camera heads weigh less than 1 lb and measure less than 1 x 1 x 4 in. The system comes with a 2.9- or a 13-m cable and has standard record times of more than 4 s, with up to 13 s possible with optional maximum memory.
NAC Image Technology, Simi Valley, CA

Bolometer arrays

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An uncooled micro IR camera contains a 120 x 160 focal-plane array of amorphous silicon bolometers and video-processing circuitry based on high-volume semiconductor devices. The camera has f/1 optics and delivers a noise-equivalent temperature difference sensitivity of less than 100 mK at wavelengths between 8 and 12 µm.
Raytheon Commercial Infrared Products, Dallas, TX

Digital measuring microscope

The Micro-Max digital microscope measures linear dimensions to a length of 600 mm. A high-resolution optic tube mounted on a moveable platform measures movement to a resolution of 10 µm. Standard lengths available are 300, 450, and 600 mm, and options include a monochrome or color camera, a monitor, and surface lighting.
Pyser-SGI Ltd., Edenbridge, Kent, England

Spectroradiometer

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The IL2000 SpectroCube spectroradiometer has a double-pass single-grating monochromator that provides a scatter figure of 1 x 10-6 and dispersion of 4 nm/mm. It operates from 250 to 1100 nm with autoranging over eight decades from 200 pW/cm2/nm at 500 nm to 40 mW/cm2 at 500 nm with an f/4 aperture ratio and ±0.5-nm-wavelength accuracy.
International Light, Newburyport, MA

Pyroelectric probe

The P-444-EPP stand-alone pyroelectric probe uses a thin slice of ferroelectric material with a temperature-dependent electrical polarization as a detector. It has a range of 10 µJ to 1 J, a spectral range of 350 nm to 2 µm ±3% and 200 nm to 20 µm +3% -12%, and a noise level <5 x 10-8 J.Terahertz Technologies, Oriskany, NY

Color camera module

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The GP-KS462 color camera module measures 5.6 x 5.6 x 5.4 mm and weighs 1 g. It produces 480 lines of color resolution with a signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB or better. The detachable head is 6.7 mm in diameter and 30.3 mm long and can be separated from the circuit-board module by up to 150 mm.
Panasonic Industrial/Medical Group, Secaucus, NJ

Polarization meters

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Polarization-extinction-ratio meters cover wavelengths used in telecommunications systems, including the 980-, 1310-, 1480-, and 1550-nm bands. The PEM-310 has resolution of 0.1 dB over a dynamic range of 40 dB and an optical power operating range of -40 to +10 dBm. A version that reaches +23 dBm is also available.
Santec Europe Ltd., Oxford, England

Fiberoptic gyro

A fiberoptic gyro is based on a single-mode optical fiber with an elliptically shaped core region with high polarization-preserving characteristics. The directional couplers, polarizer, and sensing coil of the unit are all made from the fiber. The unit has a mean time before failure of 50,000 h.
KVH Industries, Middletown, RI

UV laser filters

Deep-UV interference filters for 157 and 193 nm made with fused silica, crystal quartz, or calcium fluoride substrates come in 0.5-, 1-, or 2-in. diameters. They have a typical average bandwidth of 20 nm ±4 nm, high-peak transmittance ranges, and blocking to 1200 nm at OD4.
CVI Laser Corp., Albuquerque, NM

Optical glasses

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Optical high-performance glasses have extreme refractive indexes and Abbe values. Lead- and arsenic-free glasses are available as are lead-containing glasses as well as lanthanum glasses.
Schott Glas, Mainz, Germany

Fluorescence cell holder

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The TLC 50 temperature-controlled fluorescence cell holder is a replacement sample holder designed to fit with a variety of commercial fluorometers. A thermoelectric device provides stable temperature from -15°C to 80°C ±0.02°C, with -40°C to 100°C available under special conditions. Variable-speed magnetic stirring and a dry-gas purge are included.
Quantum Northwest, Spokane, WA

Beam expanders

A range of off-axis laser-beam expanders includes height-adjustable feet with fixing holes for mounting on a standard optical table. Standard models include exit apertures of 100, 150, and 200 mm with 5X, 10X, 15X, and 20X magnification systems. Mirrors come coated with aluminum and magnesium fluoride for achromatic performance from the IR to the UV.
Optical Surfaces Ltd., Kenley, England

Optical power meter

The 522B-HP optical power meter can perform measurements up to +27 dBm and is calibrated to NIST standards with 980, 1310, 1480, 1550, and 1625 nm. It has a dynamic range of 80 dB and can store up to 1000 data records with a power reading, reference value, calibration wavelength, date, and time.
RIFOCS Corp., Camarillo, CA

Nd:YAG laser

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The Model LDP-200MQG diode-pumped, frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser produces 100-W average power at 532 nm. It has a beam quality of M2 <12 and at 10 kHz achieves a peak pulse power >50 kW. Pulse stability is 5% peak-peak up to 30 kHz and better than 10% up to 50 kHz.Lee Laser, Orlando, FL

Fiber collimators

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Micro fiber collimators using SELFOC GRIN lenses have low insertion loss and high coupling efficiency for DWDM components. They have working distances of 100 mm and greater for switching applications and have lens diameters of 1 mm with an effective diameter 20% larger than standard 1.8-mm lenses.
NSG America, Somerset, NJ

Industrial excimer lasers

The STEEL series of stable energy excimer lasers generate a stabilized energy pulse of either 670 mJ at 300 Hz with 200-W power or 1000 mJ at 300 Hz and 300 W, both at 308 nm. The lasers are designed for large-area processing applications such as TFT annealing or simultaneous drilling of ink-jet nozzles.
Lambda Physik, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Miniature zoom lens

A zoom lens for use with three-chip 1/2- and 1/3-in. color CCTV cameras measures 6.5 to 18.5 mm with a focal length of f/2.8. The fully motorized lens is designed to match the resolution offered by newer high-quality color CCTV cameras from Toshiba, Elmo, Panasonic, Hitachi, JVC, and Fujinon.
Lens Innovation Ltd., Chesham, England

Goniometric radiometer

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The LD 8900-R goniometric radiometer measures the intensity distribution of optical sources to angles up to 144°. It is available with either a silicon or an InGaAs detector and a standard aperture of 2 mm with an optional 10-mm aperture. It comes with a motion-control unit, Windows-based software, and power and instrument cables.
Photon, San Jose, CA

Laser-diode modules

The Powerplus series of laser-diode modules produces nonastigmatic, diffraction-limited, circular outputs with typical beam diameters of 1.6 mm (FWHM). They provide low beam divergence, Gaussian beam-profile M2 values of 1.3 or lower, and Strehl ratios higher than 0.90. Wavelengths from 635 to 785 nm and powers of 0.9 to 32 mW are available.
Photonic Products Ltd., Newport, Essex, England

Compact line of cryogenic coolers

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A range of small, flexure-bearing cryogenic coolers features a compressor size of 2.56-in. diameter and 6.5 in. length. These ultrareliable coolers are designed to operate more than 20,000 h and are available in several versions for a wide variety of applications. The coolers can sustain an operating temperature of 60 K-80 K at ambient temperatures up to 71°C.
Intellitec, DeLand, FL

Image sensor

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The KAI-1020 image sensor is a 1000 x 1000-pixel resolution, progressive-scan interline-transfer device. Two vertical clock drivers generate the proper voltages for the internal CCD gates. The device has 7.4 x 7.4-µm pixels, antiblooming protection, 60-dB dynamic range, 40-MHz clock rates, and peak QE >40%.
Kodak Digital Science, Rochester, NY

Cable tester/certifier

The ACT2 tests two multimode fibers at once for loss at two wavelengths, calculates cable length, stores data for later readout on a PC, and includes a talkset for communications between test crews. One fiber is tested at 850 nm while the other fiber is tested at 1300 nm, then the two fibers are switched at the meter and retested. The meter analyzes the loss data and calculates the length of the cable and stores data from the tests. The ACT2 kit includes the ACT2 meter, a source to synchronize the meter to allow one-person testing, a fiber tracer, two duplex reference cables, and all accessories.
Fotec, Medford, MA

IR sensor head

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The Pyrofiber single-axis fiberoptic sensor head measures IR temperature and emissivity values of miniature targets to sizes of 1 mm. It allows the energy for both the radiance and the emissivity-correcting laser return signal to travel on the same axis, making fixed focus less critical. The stainless-steel head withstands ambient temperatures up to 250°C.
Pyrometer Instrument Co., Northvale, NJ

Nonlinear frequency-conversion software

LID SoftTools were developed for solid-state lasers and nonlinear frequency conversion. The Second-Harmonic Generation Program Set contains a database of 82 nonlinear crystals, 18 physical parameters, and algorithms for the complete analysis of phase-matching conditions for SHG, SFG, DFG, OPA, and OPO. Diode-Pumped Solid-State Active Elements analyzes diode pumping for solid-state active elements, including the volumetric heat, temperature distribution, distributions of thermoelastic stresses, and depolarization. Pulsed Solid-State Lasers analyze the energy, temporal, and polarization parameters formed in flashlamp-pumped, pulsed solid-state lasers.
IMPEX High-Tech, Rheine, Germany

Replacement optics

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A line of 10.6-µm replacement optics fit CO2 lasers used for marking, engraving, and welding. The optics come in 190 standard versions with diameters of 0.6 to 2 in. and are available with or without coatings. Included are plano convex and meniscus lenses, molybdenum mirrors, a variety of reflectors, beam combiners, and beamsplitters.
Laser Research Optics, Providence, RI

Remote optical head

A remote optical head for extreme temperature applications for laser range finders allows electronic components to be placed outside the measurement area. The head is connected to the electronics box by a fiberoptic cable as long as 100 m and can be equipped with air- or water-cooled enclosures or self-mounted.
Riegl Laser Measurement Systems, Orlando, FL

OEM laser-diode driver

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The Model 7701 high-power OEM laser-diode driver is designed to drive pulsed or CW diode loads for diode-pumped solid-state laser applications. The Model 7701 can be configured for output currents up to 300-A peak with 10-µs risetime or 50-A CW into diode loads up to 280 V. The DB-25 interface connector allows for external control of CW/pulsed mode operation, pulsewidth, enable, current amplitude, current monitor, load voltage monitor, and crowbar input/output functions. The device has a floating output, which can drive grounded cathode or grounded anode laser diodes. The Model 7701 can be configured for either 115- or 220-Vac input power and requires a dc power supply.
Analog Modules, Longwood, FL

Optical gel dispenser

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A hand-held cartridge dispenser is designed to mix two-part, curing optical gels and prevent air bubble entrainment. The reusable dispenser holds a 50-cc cartridge. Two standard curing gels with refractive indexes of 1.46 or 1.51 are available.
Nye Optical Products, Fairhaven, MA

Alumina reflectors

Alumina ceramic reflectors are designed primarily for use in pumping chambers for YAG lasers. The high-purity ceramic has a diffuse reflection characteristic over a broad wavelength band, mechanical strength, and dimensional and electrical stability at all operating temperatures.
Morgan Advanced Ceramics, Latrobe, PA

Inspection system

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The Web Ranger 2000 linescan inspection system uses filter processing and adaptive background subtraction to report defects of 0.005 in. and smaller, depending on lens, number of cameras, and travel speed. The CCD cameras provide 7500 lines/s at full 5150-pixel resolution and processing at up to 40 million pixels/s.
Wintriss Engineering Corp., San Diego, CA

Machine-vision boards

PC-LineScan is a high-performance frame grabber that provides on-board acceleration for high-speed vision tasks. Run-length encoding and flat-field correction are available on-board. The PC-LineScan extracts information from the image at the same time as the original, while the unprocessed image is stored in the on-board image buffer. PC-LineScan can interface with up to four synchronized cameras per board. The frame grabber provides high-speed image acquisition of up to 32 Mbits of on-board memory at up to 256 Mbit/s. Additional PC-LineScan features include two optocoupled trigger inputs, two RS-232 ports, and an OPT022-compatible parallel port. PC-LineScan is used for inspecting paper and sheet goods, plastics and film, semiconductors, printed circuit boards, and fiberoptics.
Imaging Technology Incorporated, Bedford, MA

Compact DPSSL

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The S-Series family is a CW diode-pumped solid-state unit that will operate maintenance-free in the dirtiest industrial environments, including marking, cutting, welding, lidar, and trimming applications. Customers can access the laser head for maintenance. The unit has multiple triggering options and field-replaceable components. It delivers up to 50 W CW or 35 W acousto-optic Q-switched from 1 to 50 kHz. Several models are available, including a TEM00 unit.
Cutting Edge Optronics, St. Charles, MO

Fiberoptic modules

New 2.4-Gbit/s fiberoptic transmission and receiver modules feature miniature surface-mount packages specifically designed for pick-and-place assembly. The OD-J6887 transmitter and OD-J6888 receiver have a detachable pigtail that makes automated assembly and reflow soldering practical. Designed to work with single- or multimode fiber, features include 0.6-W maximum power consumption and a single 3.3-V power supply. Developed for intraoffice transmission in SONET/SDH, DWDM, and ATM systems, the -40°C to 85°C operating temperature range allows these SMT modules to meet the ITU-T G.957/G.958 recommendation and the Bellcore GR-253-Core spec.
California Eastern Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA

PMD analyzer

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The FTB-5500 PMD Analyzer uses field-oriented interferometric technology to characterize the PMD of any optical link over 50-dB dynamic range. Polarization mode dispersion (PMD) is an important parameter that can affect bit-error rate in transmission at OC-48/STM-16 and higher rates. The analyzer's measurement range covers 0.05 to 200 ps. The software is dedicated to PMD testing and can characterize any optical fiber with high coupling or weak mode coupling.
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering, Quebec City, Canada

Compact power supply

The PMA series ultracompact PMT high voltage power supply line is intended for use powering photomultiplier tubes, gamma detectors, and germanium detectors; biasing microchannel plates; or for system. This photomultiplier tube HV supply technology provides an output of up to 8 W at low ripple in a smaller physical package. In addition to the size and power performance enhancements, the PMA series offers tight regulation across the full range of HV dc outputs.
Bertan High Voltage, Hicksville, NY

Fluorescence microscope

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The Axioplan 2 imaging research microscope is designed for fluorescence applications in developmental and cell biology. It allows eight different fluorescent images to be recorded manually or controlled by computer. It includes an eight-position filter turret with an unrestricted field of 25 mm and a push-and-click filter changer.
Carl Zeiss, Thornwood, NY

VCSEL diodes

Specdilas-V-XXX-GMP VCSEL diodes are available with wavelengths of 770, 850, or 950 nm with a wavelength tolerance of ±15 nm. Typical operating currents are 4 to 5 mA. The single-mode, low-noise lasers provide a circular, Gaussian beam profile and are free of mode hopping. An integrated Peltier cooler is optional.
Laser Components GmbH, Santa Rosa, CA

High-responsivity linescan camera

The ECLIPSE linescan camera, featuring high responsivity and compact design, is well suited for space-constrained, low-light applications found in postal sorting, web inspection, and electronics and semiconductor machine vision. Available in 512, 1024 and 2048 resolutions, the bidirectional ECLIPSE runs from a single voltage input (12-15 V) delivering 8-bit RS-644 (LVDS) digital data at selectable speeds of up to 40 MHz and line rates reaching 64 kHz. Standard features include real-time FPN/PRNU correction and correlated double sampling. Gains, offsets, and other camera controls are programmable via an RS-232 port.
Dalsa Corp., Boston, MA

Ruby/sapphire balls

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A family of 99.99% alumina oxide ruby/sapphire balls is designed for optical and light-refractive applications such as lasers. They are available in varying colors in precision grades up to Grade 10 and are comparable in hardness to alumina ceramic. They are chemically inert and require no lubrication.
Thomson Precision Ball Co. LLC, Port Washington, NY

High-capacity filter

The Profile AT is a physioadsorbant polymeric hybrid chemical filter designed to protect optics and resists used in leading-edge step-and-scan deep-UV lithography. The Profile AT is a volume production filter that reduces the risk of photoinduced organic contamination of optical elements in sub-200-nm wavelength exposure tools. The filter offers ten times the organic adsorption capacity of treated activated carbon systems and is intended for use in volume semiconductor production at 248, 193, and possibly 157 nm.
Extraction Systems, Franklin, MA

Excimer lasers

The ExciStar M series of excimer lasers provide 150-mJ pulses at 100 Hz in continuous operation at 248 nm. They are also available in multigas and fluorine versions. The single housing measures 130 x 40 x 80 cm. The laser system is designed for industrial, scientific, and medical applications.
TuiLaser AG, Munich, Germany

Vibration-control systems

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The STACIS 2000 and 3000 active vibration-control systems use piezoelectric actuators and passive isolation technology. They provide >90% isolation from 2 Hz onward in six degrees of freedom, with the 2000 starting isolation at 0.3 Hz. Typical settling time is 0.2 s for a 10:1 reduction in stage-induced motion. The 3000 has digital control for integration into OEM systems.
Linos Photonics, Milton Keynes, England

High-damage-threshold power detectors

The WB coating is a robust high-damage-threshold surface for sensors ranging from 10 mW up to 40 W. This surface-absorbing coating withstands average power densities of greater than 50,000 W/cm2. The coating has also been shown to be ideal for pulsed YAG and its harmonics, as well as Ti:sapphire and excimer lasers where high repetition rates and short pulses are present.
Gentec, Ste-Foy, Que., Canada

Fiberoptic ribbon cables

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The Flex-Lite line of fiberoptic ribbon cables are available with industry-standard MPO connectors for use in telecommunications and computing applications. Through the use of a patented expanded PTFE buffering system, a Flex-Lite ribbon cable can perform more than 1000 flex cycles on a 1/2-in. bend radius. The cables are designed for use with the nLIGHTEN 12-channel modules, which incorporate high-speed VCSEL technology to provide up to 1.5 Gbit/s/channel over multimode ribbon fiber cable.
W. L. Gore & Associates, Newark, DE

CMOS camera

The HCC-1000 CMOS camera has a resolution of 1024 x 1024 square pixels in the progressive scan mode and can record and store up to 50 frames/s. At a resolution of 1024 x 512 pixels, 1000 frames/s are possible. It has a 512-Mbyte memory, 8-bit digital output (RS644), and control via RS232.
VDS Vosskühler GmbH, Osnabrück, Germany

Automatic inspection system

Eyebot combines two modes of part inspection—an operational mode that looks for the appearance or disappearance of shapes and a separate mode that learns and inspects more than 100,000 colors, disregarding shapes. Eyebot has the capacity to "learn" what constitutes an acceptable part. This "learn" feature is cumulative, allowing the user to retrain Eyebot until acceptable products reliably pass inspection. Typical systems include those for inspection of ball-grid arrays for improper placement; missing or double balls in semiconductor applications; and verification of pill color or shape in pharmaceutical applications.
Edmund Industrial Optics, Barrington, NJ

Fiberoptic positioning system

The FAPOS 2/2 positioning system for coupling beams into a variety of fibers has a manual-operation three-axis stage, with motion up to 100 µm and a resolution <1 nm, combined with a piezostage with subnanometer resolution. The device measures 100 x 76 x 55 mm. Accessories include a fiber holder and a fiber rotator.Piezosystem Jena, Jena, Germany

Hinged cure ring

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A new hinged cure ring couples to a special dual leg, fused silica light guide to provide 360° curing power. The spring-loaded hinged ring can be easily opened and closed for fast insertion and removal of parts. Randomized fibers provide an even distribution of energy to each leg for uniform arid repeatable curing. Large-diameter input ends provide extra intensity to the ring for more rapid, deeper cures. Ten fiber nodes deliver uniform energy for a complete 360° cure. Sample applications include catheter bonding, tubing or cable to connector bonding, Cannula/hub bonding, and curing of photoreactive coatings and inks on tubing, cable, and wires.
EFOS, Mississauga, Ont., Canada

Ethernet repeater

The Ethernet Repeater is an eight-port, 10BaseT Ethernet hub designed for industrial applications. The hub's aluminum housing is rated NEMA 6 and IP67, enabling Ethernet to be implemented in harsh environments. Measuring 160 mm wide x 120 mm high x 80 mm deep, the Ethernet Repeater comes with two integral power connectors that enable users to connect redundant power supplies for additional production security. The Ethernet Repeater operates in temperatures of -40°C to +70°C.
InterlinkBT, Minneapolis, MN

Modelocked picosecond lasers

New models in a series of ultrafast diode-pumped solid-state laser systems are now available. These compact (47 x 20 x 8.8 cm) modelocked devices have average powers up to 10 W at 1064 nm, 3 W at 532 nm, and 0.5 W at 355nm. Typical pulsewidths of 7 ps and repetition rates in the range of 25 MHz-1 GHz (depending on the model) make these lasers suitable for applications such as materials processing, nonlinear optics, and ultrafast studies.
High Q Laser Production, Hohenems, Austria

LED conversion filters

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The WhiteCap Silicone Filter System converts blue LED output to more than 80 white-light outputs formulated to any x-y chromaticity specification. The filter caps deliver high-brightness LED white output at a fraction of the cost of white LEDs. The nonbreakable, highly stable filter caps are available in 3- and 5-mm and surface mount versions. Initially available in most requested colors for immediate delivery, they can be custom formulated to precise color coordinates special order.
JKL Components Corp., Pacoima, CA

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March 28, 2024
To enhance their cardiovascular stent’s precision, optimize throughput and elevate part quality, a renowned manufacturer of medical products embarked on a mission to fabricate...

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