Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co      Germany
Oct 08, 2008 R&S ETH portable TV analyzer allows network operators to perform coverage measurements in field, at public sites, or in buildings. Supporting DVB-T and DVB-H standards, it comes in 4 models with frequency range of 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz or up to 8 GHz, with or without tracking generator. Features include MER value of greater than 40 dB, high-contrast color display, and preselector and preamplifier that raise dynamic range and sensitivity so weak signals can be detected via antenna.

Joby, Inc.    San Francisco, CA 94103
Oct 08, 2008 With bendable design and 1.1 lb weight, Gorillapod Focus(TM) features sturdy machined aluminum sockets in anodized gunmetal finish that offer flexibility and rock-solid hold in almost any environment. It utilizes stainless steel screw and can support up to 11 lb of gear. Foldable tripod comes with built-in ¼-20 thread universal camera screw, as well as 3/8 in. adapter screw for use with professional ball heads.

Chiral Photonics, Inc    Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9210
Oct 08, 2008 Suited for applications ranging from weld monitoring and control to turbine engine service and design, Helica fiber optic temperature sensor offers accuracy of 1% and sensitivity of 0.01 nm/°C (nominal). It features monolithic glass fiber sensing element that is as stable as silica glass. Standard probe length is 300 mm, while sensor/grating length is 15 mm, and sensor placement is 25 mm from probe tip. Unit utilizes FC/APC type connector.

JDSU    San Jose, CA 95131
Oct 07, 2008 Operating independently or in tandem, c-Series Compact Photonic Tools address key applications from general-purpose, lab-based optical measurements to insertion loss and return loss measurements for FTTx passive components and fiber optic connectors. Single-function bench-top testers include cOPM-A1 Optical Power Meter, cFPL-A1 Fabry-Perot Light Source, and cORL-A1 Optical Return Loss Meter. Each has USB interface and offers feedback required for robotic/automated assembly equipment.

VibrAlign, Inc.    Richmond, VA 23236
Oct 07, 2008 Fixturlaser GO laser shaft alignment system uses wired connections between display unit and laser sensors and has dedicated horizontal and vertical shaft alignment routines. System offers large detector size, line lasers for acquisition, and built-in inclinometers in both laser transmitter-detectors. Capable of saving its data locally, system can also be connected to computer for download of data via USB connection.

Polatis, Inc.    Billerica, MA 01821
Oct 01, 2008 LS, LH, and LX Series Latching Switches require zero power to maintain optical signal connection and less than 7 W of electrical power to reconfigure any path. LH series provides hitless, strictly non-blocking matrix switching, LS series provides re-arrangably non-blocking matrix switching, and LX series provides low loss, fixed express connections with ability to interrupt those connections to insert test equipment or to redirect specified paths to alternate fibers.

Prysmian Cables & Systems    Lexington, SC 29072
Oct 01, 2008 Providing flexible means of connecting users in multiple dwelling units, VertiCasa(TM) system is built around special riser cable from which long lengths of fiber can be extracted. Fibers are removed through small breakout windows, allowing riser cable to be installed without slack loops. Extracted fibers can be routed directly to individual subscribers without need for intermediate splices. VertiCasa(TM) system also offers full spectrum of bend-tolerant fibers.

X-Rite, Inc.    Grandville, MI 49418 2567
Sep 30, 2008 MatchRite® iVue(TM) helps retail paint departments match paints with color samples. It can operate in horizontal or vertical position and projects ¼ or ½ in. dia ring of light onto item to show exactly where colors are being measured. Weighing about 5 lb, solution utilizes solid-state technology; requires calibration once per week; and measures samples, even on curved surfaces, from distance of 1.5 in.

Keyence Corporation of America    Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Sep 30, 2008 Featuring edge-to-edge mounting and side-exit cabling, SL-V Safety Light Curtain incorporates green indicator lights for when beam axes are aligned and red lights to indicate curtain blockage. Up to 3 curtains, or 240 beams maximum, can be connected in series and curtain lengths are available up to 94.09 in. Built-in external device monitoring function as well as muting and interlock functions are included. Recessed lens cover and aluminum-framed brackets offer further protection.

Zygo Corp.    Middlefield, CT 06455
Sep 30, 2008 UltraSphere (λ/50) is designed to enable surface form metrology with uncertainty in RMS of less than or equal to 3.2 nm (λ/200 at 633 nm) when used with Zygo laser Fizeau interferometer systems. Suited for metrology of test optics with greater than 40% reflectivity, this uncoated transmission sphere is available in 4 in. aperture size with f/numbers of f/0.75, f/1.5, and f/3.3.

Opotek Inc.    Carlsbad, CA 92008
Sep 30, 2008 With footprint of 7 x 12 in., Optolette HE incorporates pump laser, optical parametric oscillator, and optional UV modules on hermetically sealed frame. High Energy version is pumped by Big Sky Ultra 100, which provides peak energy of 10 mJ. Consisting of true solid-state, integrated tunable laser system, Optolette HR incorporates Big Sky Centurion DPSS laser as pump source and can operate at pulse repetition rates up to 100 Hz. Laser head is hermetically sealed with 9 x 12 in. footprint.

Yokogawa Corp. Of America, Meter & Instrument Div.    Newnan, GA 30265
Sep 30, 2008 Designed to measure quality of optical communications equipment and optical components, Model AQ6370B minimizes noise of light near optical signal, which is caused by optical performance of monochromator. Weighing just 19 kg, analyzer can be moved around workplace or laboratory. Model AQ6370B is suited for product evaluation in developing and manufacturing components such as optical transmitters/receivers and optical amplifiers.

Ethernet Direct    Newburyport, MA 01950
Sep 30, 2008 Designed to convert analog video signals into IP video streams, 1-channel Model OVS-100 can stream digitized video over IP networks in same way that IP camera can. Unit includes built-in motion detection with ability to set up 3 detection areas. To maximize bandwidth efficiency, server provides MPEG-4/Motion-JPEG format video compression. Device supports 2 sets of alarm I/O, manual bit rate control from 28 Kbps to 3 Mbps, and network security via multiple user access levels.

Prysmian Cables & Systems    Lexington, SC 29072
Sep 30, 2008 Targeting FTTH applications, where extreme bending radii are unavoidable, CasaLight(TM) Xtreme is designed to withstand sharp 90° bends under tension and installation with staple guns when used in Prysmian specialty MDU cables. They maintain full compatibility with standard equipment, connectors and fiber already installed in accordance with ITU Recommendation G.652.

Basler Vision Technologies    Exton, PA 19341
Sep 29, 2008 Generating color images using CMOS dual line sensor with pixel pitch of 10 µm, sprint Color Line Scan Cameras offer speeds of 70 kHz for 2k and 4k resolution variants, and 39 kHz for 8k model. Units include Area Of Interest with speed increase, shading correction, test images, line stamps, configuration sets, and error condition detection. Depending on requirements of application, focus can be either on higher sensitivity, higher color fidelity, or reduced data rate.

Laser Components Group    Hudson, NH 03051
Sep 29, 2008 LS-Series pulsed laser diode modules are offered in 905 and 1,550 nm versions with pulse powers of 40-220 and 10-50 W and pulse lengths of 30-100 and 30-150 ns, respectively. They allow adjustment of pulse power and length via 2 control voltage inputs, and require +12 Vdc supply and TTL trigger signal in addition to the 2 control voltage inputs. Pulse length and output power may be varied while laser is operating.

Basler Vision Technologies    Exton, PA 19341
Sep 29, 2008 With maximum line rate of 70 kHz and pixel pitch of 10 µm, sprint 8k is based on pixel design that combines features of CCD and CMOS in dual line sensor. Available with 2 different lens mount adapters and accessories, it features area of interest, shading correction, test images, line stamps, configuration sets, and error condition detection. PRNU and DSNU shading corrections let users correct for image variations that may result from optics, lighting, or sensor performance.

Rigaku Americas Corp.    The Woodlands, TX 77381
Sep 29, 2008 Including fully integrated CCD video camera system with zoom capabilities to image sample areas down to 1 micron, RAPID(TM) II Curved Detector XRD System is capable of analyzing samples as small as 10 microns. It features 2DP software that aids project-based batch processing of 2D x-ray diffraction data, allowing manipulation of multiple images at same time with various analytical protocols. Unit is available with 2 goniometer configurations for both chemical and applied crystallography.

GAO Tek Inc.    Toronto M1B2K4  Canada
Sep 25, 2008 Model GAO4022 portable spectrum analyzer implements full phase-locked loop oscillator and all-digitized medium frequency processing technologies. It features RBW/VBW filters and medium frequency/video detectors that employ digital methods. Up to 200 measurement records can be stored within its internal, non-volatile memory, and they can be downloaded to PC through RS232 interface.

Bookham, Inc.    San Jose, CA 95134
Sep 25, 2008 Enabling expansion of SFP-based board design performance, transceiver can deliver output power from +3 to +6 dBm, has channel spacing of 100 GHz, and offers full C and L band coverage. Optical engines consist of Bookham Avalanche Photodiode (APD) Receiver and buried-heterostructure directly modulated laser. Able to achieve uncompensated reach of 400 km at 2.5 Gbps, solution can operate in high-noise, amplified environments and multi-span links for metro networks.