Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Feb 05, 2004 Windows offer surface flatness specification of 1/20 waves, scratch and dig of 10-5, and parallelism of <30 arc sec. Windows are available in BK-7 glass and UV-grade fused silica. Standard diameters range from ½â€“2 in., with thickness of 0.24 or 0.39 in. Windows are suitable for R&D laboratories for intracavity laser applications, holography, and multi-photon imaging. OEM applications include diffraction-limited, laser-based microscopy.

Renco Encoders, Inc.    Goleta, CA 93117
Feb 03, 2004 With custom ASIC, R35i provides brushless motor commutation and incremental position signals in 1.38 in. OD by 0.55 in. long package. Its 3-phase commutation pattern is available for 4-, 6-, and 8-pole brushless motors. Incremental encoder position resolutions (12) from 250–8192 line counts are available with A, B, and Z reference channels. Modular, rotary, optical encoder has output frequency response up to 500 KHz.

Melles Griot Laser Group    Carlsbad, CA 92009
Feb 03, 2004 Operating at 561 nm, 85 YCA series diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers produce single-frequency output to 10 mW with less than 3% peak-to-peak noise. Beam is nearly circular, with less than 1.1:1 aspect ratio; is linearly polarized; and has M2 factor of less than 1.2. Compact, conduction-cooled laser head incorporates thermoelectric cooling and automatic power control. Lasers are suited for confocal laser scanning microscopy.

RGB Spectrum    Alameda, CA 94501
Feb 02, 2004 QuadView® XL multi-window display processor offers web-based control, dynamic window sizing, borders and titling, fade effects, and zoom/pan functions. Suited for applications requiring display of multiple images on monitor or projector, it accepts up to 16 sources, 4 of which can be displayed simultaneously in various ways. Unit has user-selectable output settings to 1600 x 1200 resolution in RGB and DVI format with 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio.

Optra Inc.    Topsfield, MA 01983
Feb 02, 2004 Plastic Injection-Molded Retroreflector Arrays are molded in 100 mm modular cells, which are assembled into larger arrays. They are intended for use with open-path Fourier transform infrared spectrometers.

Progressive Machine Co., Inc.    Ringwood, NJ 07456
Jan 30, 2004 Featuring both spooler and pay off, table top Model RS100 can be operated from standing or sitting position. Control panel offers digital entry of winding parameters such as package width and material length. Stepper motor provides pitch control with digital readout in .0001 in. or 2.5 micron increments. Speed and tension are managed ultrasonically with non-contact loop detector. By regulating DC drive motors, system is capable of 600 fpm speeds on 6 in. core.

ZC & R    Torrance, CA 90501
Jan 28, 2004 Operating in IR spectral region from 8.0–12.0 µm, IR-BBAR-8-12 thorium-free, infrared coating can be tailored for substrate materials such as Germanium, Zinc Selenide, Zinc Sulfide, Water Clear Zinc Sulfide, and others. It is suited for military and commercial applications.

Indigo Systems Corp.    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Jan 26, 2004 Alpha NIR camera utilizes VisGaAs™ sensor, which enables simultaneous imaging in visible and near-infrared (NIR) spectrum. Real-time, 12-bit, digital camera can simultaneously acquire, display, and analyze visible and NIR images with included IRVista™ software. Camera head employs 320 x 256 InGaAs-based focal plane array with spectral sensitivity from 900–1,700 nm. Alpha NIR with VisGaAs sensor provides 400 nm cut-on wavelength.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
Jan 20, 2004 Empowerâ„¢ diode-pumped Nd:YLF laser, with 527 nm output, pumps Ti:sapphire amplifiers such as company's Spitfire® series. Q-switched laser delivers over 30 W at adjustable pulse repetition rates between 1-10 kHz, with pulse energies of over 20 mJ. With field-replaceable pump module, it utilizes intercavity frequency doubling and does not require external cooling water. Other applications include materials processing tasks for microelectronics.

Leica Microsystems, Inc.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jan 16, 2004 Leica Z6 and Z16 APO Stereomacroscopes offer zoom ratios of 6.3:1 and 16:1, respectively, are are suited for high-resolution inspection, machine vision, and documentation where zero-defect production is essential. They can be customized to fit user's needs and are compatible with range of accessories for examination, training, and documentation. Leica Z6 APO offers resolution of 2.9 microns coupled with 97 mm of free working distance.

Pinpoint Laser Systems    Peabody, MA 01960
Jan 16, 2004 System utilizes digital Microgage receivers that connect directly to Microgage 2000 Display and can be used up to 80 ft from laser source with 0.0001 in. accuracy. Operator can change measuring units and adjust functions, and MG-2000 connects to laptop for recording readings, analysis, and generating reports. Microgage 2000 works with laser transmitter that projects collimated laser reference beam that is captured by receiver connected to digital display.

Berk-Tek, A Nexans Co.    New Holland, PA 17557
Jan 15, 2004 GIGAlite-10XB 50 micron, laser-optimized, multimode fiber will support 10 Gigabit Ethernet using serial 850 nm VCSEL technologies to guaranteed distance of 600 m. Utilizing Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition process, fiber features effective modal bandwidth of 4,900 MHzkm and delivers maximum attenuation of 3.0 dB/km. Tightly controlled Differential Mode Delay performance doubles maximum 10 Gigabit Ethernet distances that IEEE specifies for multimode fiber.

M2 Optics, Inc.    Los Angeles, CA 90034
Jan 13, 2004 Microprocessor-controlled FOS-860A monitors and measures optical modulation index (OMI) of optical carrier. Capable of measuring OMI in percent, per channel, or total, all controls are front panel-accessible, and results are displayed on 2-line, 48-character, back-lit LCD. Unit features front panel BCD pushbuttons for channel loading and measures optical power in mW or dBmW within 1310 and 1550 nm optical windows in absolute or relative modes.

OSI Fibercomm    Hawthorne, CA 90250
Jan 13, 2004 With active area diameter of 300 mm, Model FCI-APD-300 provides light detection in visible and near infrared ranges. It features high responsivity/QE, high bandwidth, low capacitance, and low noise. Available in hermetically sealed, TO-46 package with flat window or micro lens cap, silicon avalanche sensor is suited for applications in high-speed optical communications, laser range finders, free space communications, and optical remote controllers.

Geodetic Services, Inc.    Melbourne, FL 32901 4694
Jan 13, 2004 INCA3 Digital Photogrammetric Camera combines CCD sensor with PC-based computer to capture field measurements in harsh and unstable conditions. It includes integrated strobe, wireless operation and connectivity, and automatic exposure. Once INCA3 captures photos, V-STARS software automatically inspects collected digital images and extracts required 3D data. After processing, data can be aligned into object coordinate system, compared to previous measurements, or analyzed further.

UDT Sensors, Inc.    Hawthorne, CA 90250
Jan 12, 2004 Plastic encapsulated photodiodes incorporate short pass filter, which blocks wavelengths longer than 700 nm. Many standard and custom combinations are available. Miniaturization of these photodiodes assists engineers with development of micro-technology.

Leica Microsystems, Inc.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jan 08, 2004 Leica HL RC(TM) with Rottermann Contrast(TM) allows contrast of barely visible structures to be observed in positive or negative relief. Light diffusing index of structures, which are invisible in environment, appear as variations in brightness. In positive relief contrast, phase structures appear elevated; while in negative relief contrast, they appear as depressions. Dynamic relief contrast allows users to toggle quickly between positive and negative effects.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Jan 08, 2004 Libraâ„¢ regenerative amplifier consists of femtosecond laser system that combines on-board diagnostics, seed laser-to-OPA computer interface, and hands-off operation in compact, one-box package. Integrated design incorporates Vitesseâ„¢ as seed laser and Evolution-15 as pump laser. Unit delivers 1 W of 800 nm output at repetition rates of 1 or 5 kHz. It also pumps multiple optical parametric amplifiers, providing wavelength tunability from deep-UV to mid-IR.

GEI International, Inc.    Syracuse, NY 13217 6849
Dec 31, 2003 Models ONS-0080 and ONS-0082 feature 8x power magnification with double acrylic lens system. Clear, plastic bases permit light entry from all directions, enabling units to be used effectively in ambient lighting conditions. Model ONS-0080 features adjustable focus lens, while Model ONS-0082 offers fixed focus lens. Both are 2 in. high and 1 in. in diameter with 1 in. diameter lens.

Scientifics, A Division of Edmund Scientific    Tonawanda, NY 14150-6711
Dec 30, 2003 Portable, maintenance-free Boreal Prism Microscope withstands rigors of industrial use. It features glass optics, 10x eyepiece, all metal construction, and comes with vinyl dust cover.