Lumetrics, Inc    Rochester, NY 14623
Apr 09, 2013 Beam expanders and reducers are available to enhance capabilities of Shack-Hartmann Complete Light Analysis System (CLAS-2D) wavefront aberrometers, which operate with light sources from 193–1,700 nm. Standard expanders and reducers allow beam measurement up to 60 mm, but larger, custom beam reducers can also be designed. Uses include wind tunnel turbulence applications, wind shear testing, beam analysis, large mirror surface topology, and complex alignment/analysis applications.

Ophir Optronics, Inc.    Wilmington, MA 01887
Feb 13, 2013 With 320 x 320 pixel pyroelectric array that can profile beams up to 25 mm without reduction optics, Pyrocam IV measures pulsed and CW (continuous wave) lasers from 13–355 nm and 1.06 to greater than 3,000 µm. Electronics control design includes interface to GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) cameras, and integral focal plane chopper is included for CW beams and thermal imaging. Other features include 14-bit ADC, SNR of 1,000:1, and Ultracal® baseline algorithm.

Ophir Optronics, Inc.    Wilmington, MA 01887
Feb 11, 2013 Using moving slits, NIST-calibrated NanoScan 2 measures continuous wave (CW) and pulsed beams across spectral range from UV to far IR. Beam size and beam pointing can be measured with 3 sigma precision of several hundred nanometers. While USB2 interface provides deep, 12-bit digitization of signal for dynamic range up to 35 dB power, digital controller improves accuracy and stability of measurements. Software can measure 1–16 beams in NanoScan aperture, all with sub-micron precision.

Ophir Optronics, Inc.    Wilmington, MA 01887
Feb 07, 2013 Along with 4008 x 2672 pixel format that allows profiling of beams up to 24 x 36 mm without requiring reduction optics, L11059 USB Large Format Beam Profiling Camera features 50 mm ND filters that provide max power density measurements to 15 mW/cm² without additional attenuation. Frame rates of up to 3.1 fps are supported at full resolution (up to 17 Hz in 4x4 binning mode). Featuring 59 dB dynamic range, camera can measure CW laser beams over spectral range from 190–1,100 nm.

Ophir-Spiricon Inc.    Logan, UT 84321
Jan 24, 2013 Working with CW and pulsed lasers down to single shot rates, Photon M2-1780 automatically measures M2 beam propagation ratio and all associated ISO 11146 parameters instantaneously at video rates over 20 Hz. CCD camera-based system, sensitive to wavelengths from ~250–1,100 nm, automatically measures with NIST-traceable accuracy to better than 2%. This translates to M2 measurements with accuracy to -5%. System works in conjunction with FireWire BeamPro Acquisition and Analysis software.

Laser Research Optics    Providence, RI 02904
Oct 15, 2012 Designed for engraving, marking, and scribing lasers, CO2 Laser Beam Splitters facilitate power measurements and other dual uses by reflecting percentage of beam. Combining 10.6 µm and 0.633 µm wavelengths, Laser Beam Combiners permit alignment and focusing by providing visual light beam. Made from ZnSe with various coatings to achieve polarization states, splitters permit up to 50% transmission, ±3% of reflectance while combiners allow 98.7% light transmission. Both come in ¾–3 in. OD sizes.

GAO FiberOptics Inc.    Toronto   Canada
Sep 17, 2012 Built to be rugged, portable C0270001 combines attenuator and optical power meter functionality, works with typical 9/125 single mode fibers, and offers interchangeable FC and PC connectors. Unit is suited for use in fiber link certification and routine maintenance regarding digital system communication devices, such as PHD and SDH, as well as analog modulation CATV systems. Standard features include low battery indication, on line attenuation, and stepwise attenuation of 0.05 dB steps.

Laser Research Optics    Providence, RI 02904
Aug 31, 2012 Laser Research CO2 Beam Steering Optics include beam combiners, beam splitters, ZnSe output couplers or front mirrors, silicon and molybdenum turning mirrors, silicon and copper phase retardation reflectors, and germanium end- and zero phase-reflectors. Optimized for 10.6 µm, products come in 0.6-3.0 in. dia sizes with reflectivities up to 99%. Output couplers provide reflectivity tolerances to ±1%, while phase retarders and reflectors come in various thicknesses with different coatings.

SolarBOS, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Jul 16, 2012 Current sensing combiner uses Hall-effect sensors to measure current flowing through each fuse holder, allowing detection of underperforming circuits. Product also records busbar temperatures for detecting loose connections, and provides LED indication. Communicating via RS-485/Modbus, unit can be configured with disconnects, contactors, surge suppressors, and/or voltage transducers. It is available in 8-, 12-, and 16-circuit versions at 600 and 1,000 Vdc and up to 250 Adc.

GAO FiberOptics Inc.    Toronto   Canada
Mar 24, 2011 Integrating functionality of both attenuator and optical power meter in one unit, Model 5501 provides measurement range of 2.5-65 dB and attenuating wavelength from 1,260-1,650 nm at accuracy of ±0.8 dB. Calibrated wavelengths include 1,310, 1,490, 1,550, and 1,625 nm. Equipped with LCD screen, handheld unit displays wavelength, input and output power, current attenuation, and selected step size and absolute/relative attenuation value simultaneously.

Ophir Optronics, Inc.    Wilmington, MA 01887
Mar 24, 2011 Combining NanoScan near-field profiler with dedicated M² measurement hardware and software, NanoModeScan enables quantitative measurement and viewing of high-power CO2 laser beams in as little as 20 sec. System also reports beam waist diameter and location, divergence, and beam's Rayleigh range for each axis. With update rate of 20 Hz, system is suitable for CO2 laser-based material processing, machining, and marking applications where laser performance needs to be adjusted in real time.

Aeroflex    Irvine, CA 92618
Feb 24, 2011 Used in conjunction with signal generator and RF digitizer modules, 3065A RF combiner operates from 250 MHz to 6 GHz and addresses needs of RF test system engineers working in cellular handset or RFIC and component manufacturing. Dual-input module, in addition to providing summed signal outputs, supports various combinations of input and output switched path configurations to enable testing of single- and multi-port RF devices without need to alter connections.

Mini-Circuits    Brooklyn, NY 11235
Feb 01, 2011 Covering frequency range of 250-6,000 MHz, Model ZN4PD1-63W+ is suitable for GPS, GSM, DCS, and PCS frequency bands, in addition to WiFi, Bluetooth, and 802.11a uses. Four-way, in-phase splitter and combiner features insertion loss of 1.0 dB above splitter loss up to 4 GHz, typical amplitude unbalance of 0.2 dB, and phase unbalance of 2°, making unit suited for parallel path/multichannel systems. Packaged in 3.5 x 4.5 in. enclosure, device includes built-in SMA connectors.

LIMO    Dortmund   Germany
Jan 20, 2011 Featuring continuous profile, Diffractive Beam Splitter eliminates undesirable ghost beam effects, enabling efficiency of 95-97%. Large beam angles are possible, depending on design of beam splitter, and split beams can be focused by means of optional lenses. Available in materials such as fused silica or CaF2, splitter is most suitable for solid-state lasers with wavelength of 355, 532, and 1,064 nm.

Semrock Inc.    Rochester, NY 14624
Nov 08, 2010 Available for use with DAPI, GFP, FITC, mCherry, Texas Red, and many other fluorophores, BrightLine® Filter Sets feature optimized dichroics with extended reflection and transmission bands. Each dichroic reflects light from long-pass edge down to UV wavelengths less than 350 nm and transmits light from edge up to IR wavelengths greater than 950 nm. With anti-reflection coating, dichroics provide minimum average transmission from 90-93%.

Vernon Tool Co.    Oceanside, CA 92054
Sep 28, 2010 Suited for small- to medium-sized fabricators of tube frame assemblies, MasterPipe(TM) Profiler (MPP) 2-axis, CNC pipe cutting machine is powered by Windows®-based OS and operated via touchscreen. It consolidates setup, programming, and cutting into one operation, and pre-loaded cut library optimizes pipe configuration flexibility. Capable of performing range of standard cuts, machine handles 1-12 in. OD pipe in lengths up to 40 ft.

Semrock Inc.    Rochester, NY 14624
May 24, 2010 Including 3 excitation and emission filters and matching beamsplitter with 4 precision edges, DA/FI/TR/Cy5-A is designed for simultaneous 4-color imaging by eye or with color camera using broadband illumination. FF01-387/485/559/649-25 quad-band exciter includes high-transmission passband at UV wavelengths in addition to 3 longer-wavelength precision passbands. Filters do not burn-out even under intense UV irradiation and are impervious to humidity and temperature-induced degradation.

Semrock Inc.    Rochester, NY 14624
May 18, 2010 Penta-Sedat multiband fluorescence filter set, DA/FI/TR/Cy5/Cy7-5X5M enables imaging of 5 distinct fluorophores simultaneously for complex imaging schemes. Including penta-beamsplitter, FF408/504/581/667/672-Di01 and Cy7 emitter, FF02-809/81, 11-filter set allows for high-speed imaging into near-infrared for in vivo and tissue applications, with up to 4 visible labels in addition.

Dicon Fiberoptics Inc.    Richmond, CA 94804
May 12, 2010 Fiber optic attenuator module can automate optical switches and fiber optic attenuators with complete plug-and-play modularity and control options. Product can be used with single mode fiber and can support up to 8 optical attenuators in single 1-wide GP750 module. Max attenuation level can be specified up to 40 dB of attenuation, and can also be specified for narrowband or broadband use in 1,290-1,330 nm, 1,530-1,570 nm and/or 1,570-1,610nm wavelength ranges.

GAO FiberOptics Inc.    Toronto   Canada
Dec 16, 2009 Rugged model A0610001 displays attenuation values in either dB or dBm and available calibrated wavelengths include 1,310, 1,490, 1,550, and 1,625 nm. Supporting operating time of 40 hr when fully charged, device features auto-off function and restores attenuating value automatically. It is designed for on-line testing and maintenance of fiber optic systems as well as digital communication system devices such as PHD or SDH, or systems using analog modulation such as CATV.