Optoelectronics
Conversion screen for visualisation of near infrared light
An extensive range of conversion screens and cards are offered for both high and low power applications, over discreet wavelength ranges from 400nm to 20um. The latest addition to the range, the LDT-007BN is suitable for the detection of low and medium power infra-red light from IR laser diodes, low power Nd:YAG lasers and IR LEDs. There is no need to optically charge the phosphor, and it will not lose its sensitivity to stimulation with use.
Simplifying the driving of low power lighting
It has been announced that Diodes Incorporated, is extending its family of automotive LED drivers with the BCR4xxUQ series that simplifies the driving of low power lighting. LED technology is displacing conventional bulbs throughout the car for a number of applications.
Camera modules delivering 12MP images at 20fps
It has been announced by Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions that its XCL-SG1240 series of Camera Link V2.0 modules, which utilise a 1.1-type global shutter CMOS sensor to deliver 12MP images at 20fps, will be available in mass production quantities from July 2018.
Starry starry night: astronomy-friendly smart street lighting
People on the Canary Islands will get an even better view of the stars thanks to new astronomy-friendly street lighting from Signify. In Puerto de la Cruz, a city on the north coast of Tenerife, the company is installing smart LED street lights that can be dimmed remotely and which use special optics to reduce light spillage that could interfere with nearby observatories.
250W heatsink for outdoor LED flood light
It has been announced that GlacialTech, the diversified LED technology provider, is introducing a new 250W heatsink for outdoor flood light, available for single CoB or Multi-chip LEDs. The Igloo SS250 features an efficient heatsink with thermal resistance 0.235 °C/W for Multi-chip LEDs and 0.263 °C/W for single CoB.
Delivering ‘dark fibre-like network’ across the UK
Infinera has announced its intent to acquire Coriant, a privately held global supplier of open, hyperscale network solutions. The acquisition significantly scales the company as the next wave of global network spending begins, creating one of the world’s largest optical network equipment providers.
Low-cost thermal imaging camera for smartphones and tablets
The launch of the FLIR ONE Pro LT has been announced by FLIR Systems as a new lower price thermal imaging attachment for smartphones in the FLIR ONE Pro series. The FLIR ONE Pro LT features many of the professional-level tools and advanced thermal image quality that define the FLIR ONE Pro series.
Detectors with IR filters for NO2 measuring
It has been announced that LASER COMPONENTS is offering its pyroelectric detectors with narrow-band IR filters for NO2 measuring (filter option V). This innovative change makes the challenging NO2 measurement possible with non-dispersive infrared sensors (NDIR), especially in combination with the company’s differential pyros.
Silicon avalanche photodiodes for low-level light detection
Marktech Optoelectronics has announced the availability of its standard and custom Silicon avalanche photodiodes (Si APD’s), in quantities from prototype to OEM volumes.
Digital microscope provides real time depth
It has been announced that Roxel UK, a designer and manufacturer of solid rocket propulsion systems for land, sea and air defence systems, has acquired a VHX Series Digital Microscope from KEYENCE, to assist with rigorous testing.