Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
May 15, 2013 IR emitters VSMG10850 (850 nm) and VSMB10940 (940 nm) and package-matched, high-speed silicon PIN photodiode VEMD10940F, with radiant sensitivity from 780–1,050 nm, offer ±75° angle of half intensity in 3 x 2 x 1 mm side-view SMT package. Offered in clear, untinted plastic packages, IR emitters provide radiant intensity of 1 mW/sr typ @ 20 mA and switching times of 15 nsec. Featuring daylight blocking filter, VEMD10940F offers reverse light current of 3 µA and dark current of 1 nA.

Ophir Optronics, Inc.    Wilmington, MA 01887
May 15, 2013 Available with 12–50 mm aperture sizes, BeamTrack FL250A-BB-50-PPS measures power, beam position, and beam size of lasers up to 250 W. Unit also measures energy from 80 mJ to 300 J and provides information on beam centering and wander. Beam position is accurate to 0.2 mm and beam size is accurate to +/-5% for Gaussian beam. Capable of measuring spectral range from 150 nm to 20 µm, detector features Smart Connector interface that operates with StarLite, Nova II, and Vega smart displays.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 15, 2013 Producing >45 W (225 µJ), Quasar® 355-45 features TimeShift™ technology for pulse shaping and burst-mode operation as well as programmable pulse widths from <5 ns to >100 ns over repetition rates from 0–1 MHz. This UV laser is suited for use in precision manufacturing of microelectronic devices and components. Also available, Quasar 532-75 features >75 W (375 µJ) green output. This platform combines fiber laser, power amplifier, and harmonics technologies to optimize performance.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 15, 2013 Combining laser resonator and control electronics in one housing, Explorer® One™ comes in versions with wavelengths of 349 and 355 nm, weighs less than 1.5 kg, and withstands shock and vibration with accelerations of up to 100 g. Explorer One 349-120 delivers pulse energy of >120 µJ at 1 kHz repetition rate, while Explorer One 355-300 delivers >300 mW output at 50 kHz repetition rate. Respectively, lasers have <5 and <8 nsec pulse widths and pulse energy noise of <2% and <3%.

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.    Flanders, NJ 07836
May 14, 2013 Available for transparent films in advanced semiconductor fabrication applications, S3000SX™ System uses focused beam ellipsometry and small site measurement optics to measure thickness of single- and multi-layer films on product wafers, including device area at site sizes as small as 30 x 30 µm. Available metrology options include deep UV (190 nm) reflectometry, wafer stress and bow measurements, and next-generation airborne molecular contaminant control.

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co      Germany
May 14, 2013 Offering 12.1 in. touchscreen interface, MultiView function and MSRA function, R&S FSW50 signal and spectrum analyzer is suited for use in development, testing, verification, and production of transmitters and components such as those used in radar applications and satellite and military communications systems. Use of harmonic mixers enables extension of frequency range to 110 GHz. Analysis bandwidth of 320 MHz allows demodulation of wideband signals, such as radar chirps, up to 50 GHz.

Laser Diode, Inc.    Edison, NJ 08820
May 13, 2013 Designed to meet optical test equipment needs, MCW Combiner (dual-wavelength) and TCW TriBiner (triple-wavelength) instrument laser series feature divisional wavelength values of 650, 850, 1,310, 1,550, 1,625, and 1,650 nm. MCW Combiner series includes 3 models with various standard options. TCW TriBiner series comes in 2 standard versions; standard version fiber-coupled device also incorporates 650 nm red laser option. Both series are RoHS compliant.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 10, 2013 With more than 10 W average power, Spirit™ ps 1040-10 is suitable for semiconductor and LED manufacturing, flat panel display processing, thin film ablation, and nano structuring. Laser delivers beam quality of M2<1.2, stability of less than 1% rms over 100 hours, and short pulse width of 13 ps. Providing user-adjustable repetition rates from single shot to 1 MHz, system includes integrated pulse picker for fast pulse selection and control.

X-Rite, Inc.    Grandville, MI 49418 2567
May 10, 2013 Using 31-point color engine and Spectralon sphere, Model Ci4200 can measure colors of coatings, textiles, plastics, and other materials to minimize rejection rates and scrap. System provides simultaneous SCI/SCE measurements in 2 seconds and can be rotated to measure test surfaces presented horizontally or vertically. Using NetProfiler 3, companies can profile instruments to ensure accuracy and consistency across measurement devices within single facility or across geographies.

ATEN International Co., LTD    Sijhih City,Taipei 221  Taiwan
May 10, 2013 Rack-mountable and hot-pluggable, Models VE882 and VE892 combine transmitter and receiver for extending HDMI, RS-232, and IR signals using single fiber optic cable. Model VE882 supports distances up to 2,000 ft, while Model VE892 is suitable for up to 12 miles. Each product utilizes unique FPGA design, which offers clock regeneration that ensures high-resolution video performance. Through small form-factor pluggable modules, models simplify maintenance process.

Edmund Optics    Barrington, NJ 08007
May 09, 2013 Designed for applications in visible to NIR spectra, TECHSPEC® Broadband Coated 1/10λ First Surface Mirrors feature dielectric mirror coatings that offer reflectivity for all polarization states from 0° to 45° AOI. Degree of reflectivity optimizes system performance by allowing minimal energy loss, and other features include fused silica substrate and abrasion resistance. There are 20 standard models with diameters from 5–50 mm in 400–750 nm and 750–1,100 nm broadband configurations.

MICRO-EPSILON AMERICA    Raleigh, NC 27617
May 09, 2013 Comprised of miniature IR camera and NetBox mini PC, thermoIMAGER TIM LightWeight can be mounted to quadrocopter to carry out non-contact, non-destructive defect analysis on solar cells from safe distance. IR videos can be launched directly through button on camera housing, and recording is stored on microSD card in NetBox. Suited for flight applications, system weighs 350 g in total, and camera delivers optical resolution of 382 x 288 pixels and thermal resolution up to 40 mK.

NP Photonics, Inc.    Tucson, AZ 85747
May 09, 2013 Offering users turnkey, ultra-broadband, IR source, SpectraChrome™ laser delivers supercontinuum spectrum from <1,000 nm to >4,500 nm. This quasi-continuous wave, 30 MHz system produces picosecond pulses suited for time-resolved metrology. Fiber-delivered output facilitates integration into any tool or research environment.

Creaform    Levis, QC G6V4L2
May 08, 2013 Enabling inspection of up to few hundred parts per day with accuracy of up to 0.085 mm in shop floor conditions, MetraSCAN-R™ series includes 2 versions of optical CMM 3D scanners, 70-R and 210-R, designed for automated and robotized applications. System can be fully configured and programmed to meet inspection automation projects requirements for parts of various sizes and shapes, and optical reflectors allow automatic detection of part alignment.

GEUTEBRUCK GmbH    Windhagen D-53578  Germany
May 07, 2013 Enabling users to review image data outside network, re_porter-IP/XRdB features two 2 TB hard disks configured for RAID level 1 to store identical data. One disk is built in, while other fits in hot swap mount. To release disk, police or security official presses front button, waits for flashing light to go out, and uses key to release disk. When empty disk is installed, system mirrors recorded video; it can be used without network or where video is viewed by those without access privileges.

Panasonic Co.    Secaucus, NJ 07094
May 07, 2013 Featuring Wi-Fi® connectivity with NFC technology, Digital Single Lens Mirrorless LUMIX DMC-G6 can be connected to smartphone or tablet with one touch. Camera incorporates Creative Panorama, Time Lapse Shot, Stop Motion Animation, and Clear Retouch as well as Creative Control mode with total of 19 filter effects. In addition to high burst speed shooting of 7 fps at full resolution, camera provides full HD 1,920 x 1,080, 60p video recording in AVCHD Progressive and MP4 with stereo sound.

NP Photonics, Inc.    Tucson, AZ 85747
May 06, 2013 Offering high transparency across visible and mid-IR (400–4,500 nm) range, mid-IR transport fiber is packaged in armored cable and features SMA connectors and broadband anti-reflection coating. Glass does not exhibit absorption features around 4,000 nm associated with chalcogenide glasses. Fiber is suited for beam delivery in medical applications and is compatible with optical parametric oscillator systems and quantum cascade lasers.

OFS FITEL LLC.    Norcross, GA 30071
May 03, 2013 Designed for 100 Gbps coherent transport in submarine systems for distances up to 12,000 km, TeraWave™ ULA Ocean Fiber has effective area of 153 µm² that reduces nonlinearities. This enables launch of higher signal power into span as well as low attenuation  (0.176 dB/km at 1,550 nm) that reduces signal loss. Nonlinearity performance and spectral efficiency increase in shorter length applications. Along with LWP performance, fiber offers nominal PMD of 0.02 ps/√km at 1,550 nm.

FBGS International BVBA    Geel   Belgium
May 02, 2013 With All Grating Fiber, sensors can be positioned adjacent to one another, making it possible to monitor changes throughout structure and see how mechanical influences at one point can affect another. DTG-LBL-1550-AGF is low bendloss fiber with densely spaced Draw Tower Gratings over full length, breaking strength of >5% strain, and operating temperature of -180 to +200°C. Used with OFDR system, fiber enables precise measurements with spatial resolution down to a few millimeters.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
May 02, 2013 Excelsior® One™ series is based on It’s In the Box™ design, where laser cavity and control electronics are integrated into single package. Available wavelengths include 515 and 553 nm, which deliver 50 mW, and 594 nm, which provide 100 mW. Delivering TEM00 mode quality, series includes direct diode and diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) technology in consistent, compact footprint with common electronics interface. All models are equipped with RS 232 software interface.