MIS, Inc.    Franklin Park, IL 60131
Sep 23, 2004 Standard c-mount PAXcam ARC provides default capture resolutions of 5, 10, and 20 megapixels. USB 2.0 interface produces transfer rates that result in smooth, real-time display for image previewing on desktop monitors or laptops. Package includes PAX-it Image Database and Analysis Software, and modules can be added for measurement, image analysis, metrology, extended security, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and network or Internet-based sharing.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Sep 23, 2004 Housed in SOT-23 package, LT4430 incorporates error amplifier with 9 MHz bandwidth that minimizes phase shift, while ground referenced optocoupler drive eliminates secondary feedback path. Product has 3-20 V input supply range and inverting optocoupler driver that supplies up to 10 mA. Overshoot control circuit provides independent control of startup and short-circuit recovery characteristics without compromising loop bandwidth.

CONCOA    Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Sep 22, 2004 Incorporating M² technology, Series 601 eliminates atmospheric contamination during resonator gas cylinder exchange. Smooth flow paths do away with dead space as potential entrapment sites for moisture or hydrocarbons, facilitating stable emission. With operating temperature of -40 to 140°F, series offers PTFE seat for 3,000 psig or Kel-F® seat for 4,500 psig. Stable flow and pressure control is maintained via 2 stages of regulation.

Pace Micro Technology    Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3LF  United Kingdom
Sep 22, 2004 Designed for cable and satellite platforms, high-definition (HD) TDX840 uses MPEG-2 decoding and features 160 Gb min hard drive. It can be configured for any major conditional access and middleware system, enabling European broadcasters to deliver HD PVR services that allow live recording, pausing live TV, fast forward, rewind, and time-shift. Product also helps manage bandwidth and allows users to download content and services to hard drive at non-peak times.

Progressive - Ruesch Machine Co. Inc.    Ringwood, NJ 07456
Sep 20, 2004 Slip Tech system consists of core winding surface made entirely of bearings, which reduce friction between core surface and winding drum. This eliminates excess tension in individual rewound coils during build up, resulting in ability to maintain consistent coil tension because each strip is independently tensioned from core to finished coil OD. Product can also eliminate need for looping pits in some applications.

Pace Micro Technology    Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3LF  United Kingdom
Sep 20, 2004 Featuring 5 in. widescreen display, PVR2GO downloads conditional access protected digital TV content onto 40 GB hard drive for user to view at any time or place. It comes with touch screen controls, integrated speakers and 3D-surround sound, headphone socket, and analogue TV out for large screen viewing and sharing. In addition to TV, unit can be used for audio, viewing j-peg images, and playing games. Connectivity options include USB 2.0 and 1394.

Photron USA, Inc.    San Diego, CA 92126
Sep 20, 2004 Available with Gigabit, Ethernet, FireWire, or fiber optic communication options, ultima APX-RS captures 3,000 fps with max pixel resolution of 1,024 x 1,024 and up to 10,000 fps at 512 x 512 pixel resolution. CMOS sensor has true 10-bit monochrome and 30-bit color fidelity has anti-blooming properties and variable aspect ratios. Controlled by proprietary FASTCAM Viewer software or handheld control keypad, camera features 2 µsec global electronic shutter operation.

Mitutoyo America Corp.    Aurora, IL 60504 9176
Sep 17, 2004 Along with (1.5+10L/1000) µm Z-axis measuring accuracy at 0.01 µm resolution, Hyper MF/MF-U features 3-axis motorized control and power-driven auto focus. Specifications include 250 x 150 x 150 mm XYZ measuring range, 30 kg max load, and 12 V, 50 W fiber optics illumination. Objectives range from 1–100x, and eyepiece magnifications are 10x, 15x, and 20x. Product can be integrated into statistical process control and compliance routines.

Infrared Solutions, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55447
Sep 16, 2004 IR FlexCam Pro features temperature measurement range up to 600°C and programmable image capture that allows user to preprogram camera to take scans at timed intervals or by target temperature. Image enhancement package and thermal sensitivity of less than 0.090°C is provided. User can see real-time target temperature displayed live on camera's screen.

View Engineering Inc.    Simi Valley, CA 93063 3348
Sep 15, 2004 Non-contact, benchtop Benchmarkâ„¢ 300 features dual-magnification optical system that uses 2 cameras for near instantaneous magnification changes. Programmable Ring Light uses monochromatic red, green, blue, or white light for high-resolution imaging. Benchmark 300 offers measurement accuracy of U₂ (XY plane) = (2.5 + 5L/1000) µm and resolution to 0.1 µm. It is suited for applications ranging from article inspection in QA lab to process control on production floor.

SiRES LABS    Cyberjaya 63000  Malaysia
Sep 14, 2004 Suited for very short reach (VSR) applications, SRL3101NS integrated optical PMD (transceiver) chip integrates transimpedance amplifier, limiting amplifier, VCSEL driver, and LVDS interface. It features digital and analog control and monitoring functions and comes in 1.6 x 2.2 mm die. Optimized for speeds from 1–3.125 Gbps, and consuming 250 mW of power under max operating conditions, product is designed for use with VCSELs and PIN/APDs in VSR applications.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Sep 14, 2004 Signum(TM) RESM comprises RESM stainless steel ring, SR readhead, and Si interface. Available in diameters from 52-413 mm, ring locks directly to machine shaft, eliminating coupling losses, oscillation, and shaft torsion. IN-TRAC(TM) optical reference mark is embedded in scale track, which is repeatable in both directions at operational speeds over 3,600 rpm and up to 85°C. Optical encoder offers ±0.5 arc-sec accuracy in addition to 0.02 arc-sec resolution and repeatability.

RAM Optical Instrumentation, Inc.    Tempe, AZ 85281-7215
Sep 14, 2004 Using proprietary video technology, VDM (Video Direct Microscope)-EZ(TM) presents color images on 13 in. monitor for viewing by individual or group. System is available with 2 interchangeable lens options: EDF (Extended Depth of Field), which magnifies part 16X when 6 in. from lens, and 6.5:1 Zoom Objective, which magnifies 25-150X. Product incorporates metal stand with built-in fiber optic backlight, Z focusing knob, and InSite controller.

Power Measurement    Saanichton, BC V8M2A5  Canada
Sep 10, 2004 Providing 1,024 samples/cycle, panel-mount ION® 7550 and ION® 7650 energy and power quality meters monitor key distribution points and sensitive loads. Onboard memory allows devices to store waveforms, event records, and load trend data. ANSI optical port provides secure access to billing data or historical event records from front panel. Both meters feature setpoint alarming and control, on-board analog and digital I/O, and high-visibility display.

NP Photonics, Inc.    Tucson, AZ 85747
Sep 10, 2004 Stand-alone Scorpionâ„¢ Benchtop system includes fiber laser and controller housed in self-contained unit with front-panel controls, LCD display, and RS-232 interface. Providing up to 150 mW of power for any wavelength in 1,530–1,565 nm C band and any wavelength in 1,030–1,080 nm 1 micron band, product has mode stability of ±30 MHz/hr and maintains coherence over distances above 100 km.

Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. (FIS)    Oriskany, NY 13424
Sep 10, 2004 With 4 in. screen and 200x magnification, Portable Video Microscope produces large endface images of fiber optic connectors to facilitate inspections. Compact, lightweight unit is housed in waterproof case and converts from ac to battery operation for field use. It comes with universal 2.5 mm adapter and charging adapter.

Applied Science Laboratories (ASL)    Bedford, MA 01730
Sep 09, 2004 Able to operate in bright, outdoor environments, Model 501-O Eye Tracker employs portable design with head-mounted optics that offers freedom of movement to user. Unit is also usable indoors. Scene is recorded with color camera mounted on headband or fixed tripod, while images from eye and scene cameras are displayed on 2 external 9 in. monitors or on computer monitor. EYEPOS operating software and EYENAL off-line data analysis software programs are included.

Acton Research Corp.    Acton, MA 01720
Sep 08, 2004 No. 1900 is a DUV broadband Al+MgF2 optical coating that provides greater than or equal to 88% reflectance at 193 nm. Applied to various glass substrates, coating is suited for applications such as ellipsometery and thin film measurement systems. It can improve throughput of spectrophotometers up to 10% reflectance per surface in DUV wavelengths.

Saelig Co., Inc.    Pittsford, NY 14534
Sep 08, 2004 Measuring only 3.2 x 1.3 x 0.95 mm, x-cut, 32.768 kHz Model EQ157 features calibration tolerance of ±20 ppm at 25°C and operating range of -40 to +85°C. It is suited for applications where small component size is essential.

Cognex Corp.    Natick, MA 01760 2059
Sep 07, 2004 DataManâ„¢ 6400 and 6500 hand-held readers and In-Sight® fixed-mount readers combine IDMaxâ„¢ software with optimized lighting and optics for decoding 1D and 2D codes. DataMan 6400 reads laser and ink jet produced codes, while DataMan 6500 adds ability to read codes formed by electrochemical etching and dot peen marking. In-Sight 5110 supports ISO mark quality metrics for real-time 1D and 2D code verification at mark and read stations.