Edmund Optics
Barrington, NJ 08007
Oct 26, 2009 Continuously Variable Apodizing Filters include standard Bull's Eye versions, available in 25 and 50 mm diameters, with end densities that decrease radially from center. Reverse Bull's Eye filters feature high optical density coating on edge of filter, which increases from uncoated center, optimizing dynamic range in imaging systems. Both are suited for design wavelength range of 400-700 nm and create even illumination profile in optical systems.

MicroE Systems
Bedford, MA 01730
Oct 23, 2009 Suited for precision manufacturing, inspection, metrology, and medical equipment, miniature Mercury II(TM) 5000 offers optimal short-range accuracy up to ±20 nm, ensuring smooth velocity control. Resolution is programmable and ranges from 5 µm to 1.2 nm, linear. Providing up to 5 m/sec at 0.1 µm resolution and max speed of 10 m/s, A-quad-B output supports high speed applications. Rotational tolerance about Z axis is ±2° and ride height tolerance is ±0.15 mm.

Tyco Electronics Corp.
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608
Oct 23, 2009 Designed for low profile, SC cutout adapter, shuttered duplex LC adapters include slip-on retractable cover within standard cutout for enhanced eye protection. Single door design allows for one-handed connector installation, and other available product offerings include flanged and flangeless plastic configuration, secure adapters, and metal flanged adapter styles. Product serves data communication and telecommunication industries.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Oct 22, 2009 With novel detector geometry that splits beam, Oriel IQE-200(TM) permits simultaneous measurements of external quantum efficiency and internal quantum efficiency of solar cells, detectors, or any photon-to-charge converting devices. Instrument combines light source, monochromator, advanced sensor technology, electronics, and software. Oriel QE Commander(TM) software, pre-loaded on PC, controls all components and accessories, providing simultaneous, real-time readout of EQE and IQE.

DIAS Infrared GmbH
Dresden D-01217  Germany
Oct 21, 2009 MobIR® M8 includes infrared video recording up to 30 min, ability to add audio and text comments to image, and built-in laser for target identification. Unit uses uncooled Microbolometer array with 160 x 120 pixels for operation, and internal memory or mini SD card to store thermal images and visual images. Thermographer adds moveable measurement points to image and set temperature alarms and isotherms. Camera has measuring range from -20 to 250°C, optionally extendable to 350°C.

LIMO
Dortmund   Germany
Oct 20, 2009 Available as standard with output power ratings of 12 and 25 W, 1,470 nm compact diode laser is also offered in custom types with output power greater than 100 W. Fiber-coupled standard devices, suited for medical solutions such as surgery, exhibit absorption in water that enables user-friendly operation. Protection window, fiber-contact switch, monitor diode, and pilot laser are all integrated.

Pepperl+Fuchs
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Oct 16, 2009 Measuring 20 x 30 mm, SLCS and SLCT Series are available in IEC 61496-compliant Type 4 or Type 2 versions, respectively. Units feature M12 micro connector cordsets, integrated control electronics, and solid state OSSDs for self-contained 2-box system. Operating from -22 to +140°F, curtains are available with beam spacings of 14, 30, and 60/90 mm for finger, hand, and body detection, respectively. Quick-release clamp bracket facilitates installation, removal, or replacement without tools.

New Scale Technologies
Victor, NY 14534
Oct 16, 2009 Custom auto focus modules accept standard M6-M12 threaded lens assemblies and feature digital (USB or I²C) as well as analog 0-3.3 V motion interfaces. Lens motion module uses SQUIGGLE® motor, TRACKERT position sensor, and integrated electronics to provide high-resolution, closed-loop control. Stroke is greater than 2 mm, velocity is rated to 7 mm/s, and respective values for position resolution and repeatability are 0.5 and 2 µm.

Discovery Semiconductors Inc.
Ewing, NJ 08628
Oct 16, 2009 Operating in 1,310 Nm wavelength band, Quad Photoreceiver Arrays are designed for 10 and 40 km transmission over single-mode fiber conforming to 100 Gigabit Ethernet standard (100GBASE-LR4 and 100GBASE-ER4). Arrays consist of 4 monolithically integrated InGaAs photodiodes on InP substrate and 4 transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) to produce 4-channel electrical output signal, each channel running up to 28 Gbps. Power consumption is typically 200 mW per channel.

Aeroflex
Irvine, CA 92618
Oct 15, 2009 With frequency coverage from 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz and general vector demodulation, 3280A Series allows engineers to analyze transmitter characteristics of wireless devices. Units offer accuracy of ±0.15 dB up to 3 GHz, local oscillator phase noise of less than -115 dBm/Hz, offset of 1 GHz/10 kHz, and +18 dBm third order intermodulation. Windows® XP OS, internal hard drive, and built-in CD-ROM allow for wide range of interfaces, including LAN, USB, RS-232, IEEE 488, and VGA outputs.

Edmund Optics
Barrington, NJ 08007
Oct 14, 2009 Designed to combine or separate multiple laser beams between 375 and 785 nm at 45° angle of incidence, Dichroic Laser Beam Combiners feature greater than 98% reflection and 95% transmission. Polarization-insensitive products, available at 6 cut-off wavelengths, are constructed from low-autofluorescence substrates with dense, durable coatings and feature Hard Ion-Beam Sputtered Coating. Applications include multi-laser fluorescence imaging and measurement.

Dicon Fiberoptics Inc.
Richmond, CA 94804
Oct 14, 2009 Model GP750 is designed for automated fiber management setups in integrated test systems. Basic chassis comes with control module and power supply module that can be replaced with spares. System has slots that can accommodate up to 8 standard size plug-in units, and these units are designed for hot swappable operations. Control panel includes color display and navigation buttons. Plug-and-play status is shown on screen, and selection of slots and functions can be done via tiered control scheme.

Avago Technologies
San Jose, CA 95131
Oct 14, 2009 ACPL-M61L/061L/064L/W61L/K64L optocouplers operate in -40 to +105°C tempertures from 2.7-5.5 V supply. Combining LED and integrated high gain photo detector, 10 Mbd devices have forward drive current at 1.6 mA, allowing designers to interface optocoupler input directly from microcontroller output - eliminating use of buffers to drive LED. Slew-rate controlled output controls voltage rise and fall times over wide range of load capacitances.

GAO FiberOptics Inc.
Toronto   Canada
Oct 14, 2009 Operating at wavelengths from 1,290-1,625 Nm and temperature range of -5 to 75°C, manual variable optical attenuator is designed for optical power control and equalization of WDM systems, FTTx, OADM ,OXC, CATV, and measurement instruments. It features insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB, return loss of over 55 dB, and polarization dependent loss of less than 0.2 dB. Maximum handling power is 300 mW and attenuation level ranges from 10-45 dB.

Belden
Richmond, IN 47375
Oct 13, 2009 Suited for use in outdoor broadcasting applications, MaxiBend cables are offered in 8 standard variants in single- and multi-mode constructions, with up to 12 fibers, and variety of special options including glass type, fiber count, and jacket color and material. Tight buffered cables feature aramid yarn strength member and sunlight-resistant polyurethane outer jacket. Resistant to abrasion, crushing, and cut-through, cables are compatible with all optical fiber connector types.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Oct 12, 2009 Coated via ion beam sputtering (IBS) process with multi-layers of dielectric materials, ultra-broadband dielectric mirrors provide over 99% reflection and are stable over broadband wavelength range. Nd:YAG laser mirrors with HE.1 and HE.2 coatings are manufactured using high-purity fused silica substrates and ultra hard IBS coatings. They come in 25.4 mm dia for 1,064 and 532 nm laser lines, which can withstand energy fluence up to 40 J/cm² and 8 J/cm², respectively.

Signostics Inc
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Oct 09, 2009 Designed for point-of-care use, palm-sized ultrasound product gives physicians accelerated means to visually assess patients' internal anatomy. It is also capable of volume measurements, customized patient data, voice note recording, and multiple transducer frequencies. Weighing ~0.5 lb, smart phone-sized unit can be carried in physicians' pockets or worn around their necks. It integrates touchscreen display, has start time under 1 sec from sleep mode, and stores up to 10,000 images.

McPherson, Inc.
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Oct 09, 2009 Designed for wavelength dispersive spectral measurements from 120-350 nm, Vacuum Ultraviolet Analytical Spectrophotometer (VUVAS) suits analysis, characterization, and test of UV materials and optics, and fundamental research in sensitive, selective UV wavelength region. It provides 0.05%T RSD measurements at fixed wavelength and has stability of over 0.5%T/hr. System includes stainless steel sample chamber, vacuum-prepared internal components, and computer optimized optical system.

CRAIC Technologies
Altadena, CA 91001
Oct 09, 2009 Microspectra 10(TM) UV-visible-NIR microscope spectrophotometer can be added to open photoport of any optical microscope to enable it to be used to acquire spectra of microscopic samples. Product is capable of UV-visible-NIR range spectroscopy by absorbance, transmission, reflectance and fluorescence, depending upon microscope's configuration. Suitable applications include in quality control of LCD/OLED displays and thin film thickness measurements of photovoltaic cells.

Draka Communications
Claremont, NC 08610
Oct 09, 2009 GR-20 and RUS standards compliant, ezInterconnect(TM) MDU Drop cables are offered with 3 different levels of bend insensitive fiber including BendBright, BendBright-XS, and BendBright-Elite. Drop cable is available from 1-12 fibers, gel or dry tube, is round in shape, armored, bends in any direction, and contains single tube. Offered with indoor or outdoor style connectors and with HLC Scratchguard technology, cables can be used for aerial, duct, or direct buried applications.