ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Optics & Photonics

Short-Pulse Ultrafast Laser is fully automated.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:03 -0400

With pulse width adjustable from less than 25 up to 100 fsec, Mai Tai® SP offers bandwidth from greater than 60 nm to less than 12 nm. Stabilok® and EternAlign(TM) permanent optics mounting technologies ensure long-term environmental stability, and oscillator does not need to be opened to outside environment for pulse width adjustments, wavelength tuning, or realignment. Unit is suited for seeding Spitfire® Pro ultrafast amplifier system for time-resolved spectroscopy applications.

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IP Surveillance Video Server employs quad processor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:14 -0400

Maximizing bandwidth efficiency via MPEG-4/MJPEG compression, 4-channel OVS-400Q allows analog video from existing surveillance system to be converted to digital streams and networked into IP surveillance system. It supports video output in D1/CIF resolutions with full screen or quad view as well as multi-stream with variable frame rate in same compression. Hardware motion detection is also included, along with support for 2-way audio, manual bit rate control, and 2 sets of alarm I/O.

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Digital Video Recorder features 320 GB storage capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:02 -0400

Optimized to retain Hi-Res CCTV footage and sustained recording rates to 50 ips, VLS-02DR320 SmartDisc comes standard with 320 GB storage capacity. This real-time recording and transmission solution is 2-channel DVR that supports 30 dome camera protocols, including Vista PowerDome(TM) range. While integral video/web servers enable remote viewing via PC/Smart phone/PDA, DVR can also record audio from conversations and text from devices.

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Optical Substrates are especially designed for optical coaters.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:35:03 -0400

Available in sizes from ½-5 in. OD with ±0.00025 in. tolerance, Optical Substrates for Coaters feature 1/10 per wave flatness/in., parallelism to 2 arc-sec, and surface finishes to 10-5 scratch-dig per MIL-PRF-13830, depending upon material and configuration. Lenses can be supplied plano-convex and -concave, biconvex and -concave, and meniscus; windows and substrates can be plane, wedged, and tapered. Optical substrates are available in wide variety of materials.

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Preterminated Optical Cabling facilitates fast deployment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:49 -0400

Designed for data centers, high-density LANscape® Pretium® Evolved-Density, Growth-Enabled (EDGE) solutions feature preterminated multi-fiber assemblies, or trunks, with minimum bend radius as small as 5 times OD of cable. Cable can be tightly routed around corners and bends, and extra slack can be coiled without causing attenuation. Interconnect cables offer bend radius of up to 8 times OD, while housings are available in 1U and 4U sizes and mount in 19 in. racks or cabinets.

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Laser Beam Expanders feature variable magnification.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:48 -0400

Zoom Beam Expanders are designed for Nd: YAG laser sources, providing variable magnification of 1-3x and 2-8x with adjustable focus to correct for laser beam divergence. Antireflective coating can be customized for various wavelengths. Devices are available for 1,064 nm lasers in both 1-3x and 2-8x models, with Output Clear Apertures of 20, 30, 38, and 60 mm; and in 532 nm models with magnification of 1-3x with aperture of 20 mm and, as with 355 nm models, 2-8x with apertures of 30 and 60 mm.

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Laser Cutting Head suits 3D cutting of 0.5-6 mm thick metals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:11 -0400

Engineered for 3D robotic cutting of metals using fiber-coupled lasers in harsh production environments, FiberCut compact, low moving mass head minimizes inertia transfer to robot support arm. All connections leading to head enter at right angle, including fiber, providing tight access to parts, cable routing and stress reduction on input fiber. Head works with all leading fiber-delivered laser systems up to 4 kW with wavelengths of 1,064/1,080 nm.

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CCTV Video Transmitters/Receivers have self-healing feature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:10 -0400

Digital fiber optic video transmitters and receivers with bi-directional data include FVTFVR1010SHR single channel with data series, FVT/FVR4014SHR with 4 video and data channels, and FVT/FVR8018SHR with 8 video and data channels. In event of broken fiber connection, video and data transmission is seamlessly re-routed when system is configured in ring topology. Bi-directional data transmission allows for camera PTZ function to be controlled from any monitoring location.

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Q-Switched DPSS Laser suits solar thin-film scribing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:06 -0400

Intended for high speed, multi-beam scribing of P2 and P3 layers in thin film a-Si and CdTe photovoltaic structures, HIPPO 532-14 provides 14 W of 532 nm output at 100 kHz with short pulse width of less than 30 ns. Scribe speeds in excess of 12 m/s have been achieved, and peak power is rated up to 16 kW at 50 kHz. Power and pulse width characteristics help reduce undesired thermal effects such as heat affected zones, material recast, and micro-cracking of substrate.

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Remote Head Camera System extends HD production options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:05 -0400

Available with 10 and 20 m cables, GP-US932A consists of GP-US932A 3CCD HD Camera Head mated to GP-US932CU Camera Control Unit with HDMI output or GP-US932CUS with SDI and HDMI output. It offers selectable 1080i/1080p/720p resolution and employs three 1/3 in.-type 16x9 high-sensitivity progressive sensors running at 60 fps. DSP optimizes accuracy with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit inner processing, while 12-axis matrix control enables life-like color accuracy with independent control.

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Single-Wavelength Laser is suited for Raman spectroscopy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:05 -0400

New Focus(TM) high-power laser model SWL-7521 is 1,064 nm version suited for Raman spectroscopy applications, where longer wavelengths can help reduce fluorescence background of spectra. Enabled by GaAs (gallium arsenide) chips, laser offers linewidth and coherence length crucial for industrial spectroscopic applications such as QC, chemical analysis, and security.

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Dual LED has reflowable surface mount design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:46 -0400

Available in vertical and horizontal orientations, high temperature Elma dual light guides can go through vapor-phase and reflow solder ovens without being damaged. They withstand solder heat levels at 260°C for 40 sec, or 200°C for 180 sec. Thermoplastic material provides optimal lumination on radiating surface and high mechanical strength. Lightpipes are RoHS compliant, and can be inserted on all standard insertion machines.

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Standalone NVRs deliver multiple recording options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:42 -0400

Respectively available as chassis and tower, VioStor-8040U-RP and -8040 NVRs are powered by 2.8 GHz Intel® Core 2 Duo CPU, have 2 GB DDRII memory, and offer 8 hot-swappable hard drive bays for up to 16 TB storage. Both RAID-enabled units support 40-channel recording from IP cameras and up to 8-megapixel resolution. Both standalone systems support M-JPEG, MPEG-4, and H.264 video compression; VioStor-8040U-RP also features 2 power supply units and hot-swappable redundant power design.

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Variable Optical Attenuator has Epoxy-free optical path.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:28:14 -0400

Featuring low insertion loss, high return loss and low PDL, PC board mountable variable optical attenuator is used for power control and equalization for WDMs, FTTx, CATV, OADM and measurement instruments. With operating wavelength between 1,290-1,625 nm, unit has maximum handling power of 1 W, and attenuation level from 10-45 dB at intervals of 0.5 dB. Manual attenuator is suited for fiber optic systems.

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Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies feature protective armor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:28:13 -0400

Suited for demanding applications such as fiber-to-the-desk (FTTD), broadcasting, FTTx, and harsh environment networks, armored cable assemblies have stainless steel metal tubing within cable coating to protect fiber inside cable. Protective metal tubing also prevents damage from rodent bites. Product is available with choice of fiber connectors including LC, FC, SC, ST, MTRJ, and E2000, as well as type of polish including APC, UPC, and PC.

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DPSS Industrial Laser suits micromachining operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:28:08 -0400

Providing greater than 34 W at 532 nm output with short pulse width of less than 30 ns at 120 kHz, Pulseo® 532-34 produces smooth edges with minimal heat-affected zone. Unit features pulse-to-pulse stability and field-replaceable key components, such as diodes, fiber, and output window. Applications include electronic package and printed circuit board singulation, ceramic scribing, and edge isolation of c-Si wafers.

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C-Mount Adapter is designed for microscopes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:27:46 -0400

Constructed of 2 threaded parts with thread lead 1 mm and adjustment range 5 mm, Universal Direct Parfocalizing C-Mount camera adapter positions camera chip in intermediate image plane of microscope. Adjustable height allows user to parfocalize image in microscope oculars and on camera. Product causes no image degradation due to lensless design and suited for scanning applications.

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Receiver evaluates and corrects machinery alignment problems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:25:46 -0400

Capable of measuring 2 linear axes X and Y and their 2 angular components yaw and pitch, 4 axis Microgage Receiver operates over distances of 100 ft or more and delivers measuring precision of 0.0005 in. and 0.005°. Digital display in unit provides precise linear and angular readings. Laser beam provides measuring reference line and unit measures where laser line lands on internal detector and determines position of machine or sub-assembly relative to this laser reference beam.

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AFMs come with modulated local thermal analysis option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:27:56 -0400

MFP-3D(TM) and Cypher(TM) AFMs feature Ztherm option, which provides localized heating with sensitivity to less than or equal to 10-22 L materials property changes. Ztherm package can also be used to evaluate contact stiffness and dissipation as function of temperature with advanced techniques such Dual AC Resonance Tracking (DART). Integrated piezo actuation allows high resolution AC imaging of samples for surface topographical mapping before and after thermal measurements.

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Laser Modules withstand harsh industrial conditions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:27:55 -0400

Variable focus industrial laser module is available in 635-830 nm wavelengths with optical output power from 0.97-27.50 mW, with standard elliptical output beam or line generating optics that generate 45°, 60°, or 90° full fan angle line. Beam is aligned to less than 0.25° to mechanical axis of laser, providing boresight accuracy. Operating voltage is 5 Vdc regulated ±10%, they operate in -10 to +50°C, and electrical connections are made via industrial screw-on connector or 2.5 mm jack.

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