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Photon Detection Module accommodates low-light conditions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:25:03 -0500

Combining dynamic counting range of 1 cps to 1 Gcps in single operating mode and low-noise performance, Gigahertz Photon Detection Module (GPDM) is designed for analytical and clinical diagnostic applications under low-light level conditions. Its dynamic range and SNR enable OEMs to perform fluorescence and luminescence measurements with one detection system.

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Pulsable Emitter is designed for IR applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:30:43 -0500

Able to operate at rated maximum foil temperature of 1,000°K for wavelengths of 2.9 microns and beyond, PIRELC can be used as steady state or pulsed source of blackbody radiation for near-to-far IR applications. Solid state emitter outputs 4x10-2 W/cm² at 1 in. from filament, while pulsable emitter offers optimized signal-to-noise ratio, is compatible with various detector technologies, and comes in T0-5 header package. Emitter can be pulsed to 10 Hz with 50% modulation depth.

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Photonic Regenerator delivers 100 Gbps performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:38:17 -0500

Offering data rates of 40-100 Gbps, 100GXN-2R2-ORP optical regenerator offers dual-channel building block for configuring optical networking systems. It measures 3.5 x 1.2 x 0.4 in. and includes planar single-mode waveguides with splitter/combiner elements, configured to create balanced MZI, and monolithically integrated array of 4 nonlinear SOA-XNs. Device can perform wavelength conversion and optical logic functions.

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Grid Distortion Targets suit front illuminated measuring.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:34:59 -0500

Designed to create surface that diffusely reflects light back, Diffuse Reflectance Grid Distortion Targets allow user to avoid glare across image surface. Units feature chrome pattern on substrate and produce no glare with either on- or off-axis lighting sources. They are available in 2 x 2 in. configuration with dot sizes of 0.0625, 0.15, or 0.25 mm, as well as 3 x 3 in. configuration in dot sizes of 0.125, 0.25, and 0.5 mm.

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Transmission Sphere enhances interferometer operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:42:40 -0500

UltraSphere (λ/50) is designed to enable surface form metrology with uncertainty in RMS of less than or equal to 3.2 nm (λ/200 at 633 nm) when used with Zygo laser Fizeau interferometer systems. Suited for metrology of test optics with greater than 40% reflectivity, this uncoated transmission sphere is available in 4 in. aperture size with f/numbers of f/0.75, f/1.5, and f/3.3.

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Data Access Switch Add-On eliminates need for external taps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:44:28 -0500

Available as accessory for GigaVUE® 420 Data Access Switch, 10GigaTAP optimizes network monitoring resources and data integrity. When installed at back of switch, unit splits and copies inbound and outbound optical data streams, then forwards replicant data to network monitoring tools at 1 or 10 Gbps. Device comes in SR-LC/Multimode for short reaches of 850 nm cables, LR-LC/Singlemode for long reaches of 1,310 nm, and ER-LC/Singlemode for extra-long reaches using 1,550 nm.

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Infrared Emitters feature 20 nsec switching time.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:28:27 -0500

Supporting data transmission rates up to 16 Mbit/sec, Models TSHG5210 and TSHG6210 come with ±10° viewing angle and offer radiant intensity of 230 mW/sr at 100 mA, while TSHG5410 and TSHG6x10 with ±18° viewing angle offer 90 mW/sr at 100 mA. Available in leaded 5-mm packages, 850 nm emitters provide 55 mW optical power at 100 mA. All models are Pb-free in accordance with WEEE 2002/96/EC and RoHS 2002/95/EC.

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Optical Passives are designed for CHP CORWave system.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:51:39 -0500

ARRIS optical passives are ergonomically designed in OM4100 node fiber tray and field splice enclosure packages within 1 GHz CHP CORWave system, and allow for plug/play features in multiple wavelength systems. Facilitating quick segmentation which eliminate need for fiber construction, units can be installed without specialized equipment, fusion splices, or complex fiber routings in field. They offer high isolation and low insertion loss over operating temperature range.

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Infrared Emitter features viewing angle of ±38°.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:37:18 -0500

Model TSFF5510 870 nm emitter offers forward voltage of 1.45 V at 100 mA and 2.15 V at 1 A for uniform operation. It has switching times of 15 ns, supporting data transmission rates of up to 16 Mbps, as well as 55 mW optical power at 100 mA and radiant intensity of 32 mW/sr at 100 mA. Compact package has lens radius of 2.35 mm, lens height of 3.8 mm, lens width of 4.8 mm, epoxy bottom plane diameter of 5.9 mm, and lead distance of 2.54 mm. Unit is also lead-free.

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Subsystem Platforms promote DSP integration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:44:59 -0500

While CEVA XS-1100A is optimized for wireless baseband applications, and CEVA XS-1200A is aimed at multimedia and other applications requiring high-performance signal processing, both configurable hardware platforms offer verified approach for integrating CEVA-X DSP cores into complex system on chips (SoCs). Use of industry-standard system buses enables designers to add their own hardware blocks or connect DSP to other systems present on chip.

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Infrared Optics feature moldable design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:49:51 -0500

Optir(TM) moldable long wave infrared glass and infrared aspheric optics utilize benefits of moldable infrared chalcogenide glasses. Glass offers minimal thermal change in refractive index of 72 x 10<sup>-6</sup>/ºC, which benefits systems designers in avoiding thermal defocusing.

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Integration Appliance meets healthcare industry needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:42:20 -0500

Able to process over 5.5 million HL7 messages/hr, Integration Router(TM) provides data transformation, communication, and routing functions between clinical healthcare applications. Core engine provides transport mediation and message transformation between disparate formats, allowing hospitals to integrate data residing in separate applications without new software infrastructure. Rack-mountable and scalable solution offers turnkey functionality.

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Toolkit facilitates implementation of adaptive optics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:38:00 -0500

Offered as turnkey solution, Adaptive Optics (AO) Toolkit allows researchers to integrate adaptive optics into their research systems within hours. Kit is comprised of Thorlab WFS150C Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor, with 1.3-megapixel CCD camera; BMC 140 actuator Multi-DM deformable mirror system; and software that minimizes wavefront distortion. Control software also lets user monitor wavefront corrections and intensity distribution in real time.

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Field Replacement Optics suit plastic cutting applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:46:56 -0500

Optimized for use at 10.6 µm, CO2 Lenses and Mirrors meet OEM and ISO-10110 specifications for optical elements and are compatible with low-power CO2 lasers used for cutting, marking, and de-gating plastics. CO2 Lenses are A/R coated and available in ½ to 1½ in. dia sizes with focal lengths from 1-25 in. in ½ in. increments; dual-band coatings are offered to aid in system alignment. Made from silicon, molybdenum, and copper, CO2 Laser Mirrors and reflectors are ½-10 mm thick.

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Reflective Object Sensor detects diffuse materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:40:59 -0500

Available with axial, gull wing, or right angle lead configurations, Series OPB609 sensors consist of 940 nm infrared LED that has maximum forward voltage of 1.7 V and reverse dc voltage of 5 V and NPN silicon phototransistor mounted side-by-side on parallel axes. Units feature 50 mA forward dc current with maximum reverse current of 10 µA and peak forward current of 1 A, 75 mW power dissipation rating, and -25 to +85°C operating temperature range.

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MSA-Compatible TOSA offers extended L- and C-band coverage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:45:35 -0500

Incorporating buried hetrostructure laser, 2.5 Gbps transmit optical subassembly (TOSA) has transmission capability of 125 Mbps to 5.3 Gbps over 1,600-6,000 ps/nm dispersion, with extinction ratio of greater than 10 dB. At OC48 data rate, it has reach of up to 360 km in C band and 200 km in L band. Product is designed as in-feed to TDM, CWDM, and DWDM SFP markets and can also be used to replace 14-pin butterfly direct modulated lasers on card applications.

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Fibre Fault Detector locates breaks/bends in optical cabling.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:16:14 -0500

Pocket sized FFD100 Fibre Fault Detector visually finds discontinuities that result in signal loss, and aids end-to-end fiber identification within bundle. It uses high visibility 635 nm red laser diode with CW operation to locate faults up to 5 km. Measuring 162 mm and weighing 70 g, unit features Universal Adaptor and accepts all standard 2.5 mm optical connector types for single and multimode operation.

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Digital Cameras are designed for photo-micrography.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:02:52 -0500

Offering respective resolutions of 1,392 x 1,040 and 2,028 x 1,540 pixels, 1.4 megapixel AxioCam ICc1 and 3.3 megapixel AxioCam ICc3 are suited for users who work with laboratory and routine microscopes or simple stereomicroscopes. Both cube-shaped cameras have edge length of 4 cm and offer variety of exposure times. Operating on power supplied via FireWire data cable, AxioCam ICc1 captures up to 17 images/sec and AxioCam ICc3 captures 6-39 images/sec.

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IR Illuminator offers up to 50 J/flash of intensity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:45:16 -0500

Available in narrow and wide beam configurations, Model VIGI-Lux(TM) 5770 features Xenon flashlamp that covers full light spectrum from UV through visible to IR. Modular architecture offers flexibility in configuring end products, while IR long-pass filter removes wavelengths under 780 nm, making strobe invisible to naked eye. Illuminator is suited for license plate recognition, infrared surveillance, and machine vision applications.

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LED Module targets biomedical applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:44:27 -0500

Suited for applications requiring full, UV to Red spectrum, OTLA-0130 broadband white LED light engine integrates white LED with monochromatic LED die to expand spectral output. Light emitting source of less than 2 mm dia in size allows it to be coupled to optical systems such as fiber optics and focusing optics. Each LED wavelength, including white, 395, 470, 630, and 660 nm, can be individually addressed for separate pulsing and intensity balancing.

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