Optoelectronics
Precise laser cutting of 3D parts on a rotary table
It has been announced that SmartComp is the latest SmartTechnique from Prima Power Laserdyne. SmartComp is an application inspired programming tool that aims to ensure that laser welds, laser drilled holes, and laser cut features on 3D parts processed using a rotary table are in the most precise location.
Light guide/light pipe systems meet LED design challenges
UK customers can now buy MENTOR flexible light guide/light pipe systems from Foremost Electronics. MENTOR designs and manufactures LED displays providing precision optics that precisely manage the light emitted from the latest powerful LEDs.
Integrated optical module reduces smoke detector false alarms
Analog Devices has introduced the ADPD188BI, an integrated optical module featuring two LEDs, photodiode, and analog front-end (AFE) integrated together in a single package. The high performing AFE offers high ambient light rejection and reduces power consumption to support longer battery life. The two LEDs help reduce false alarms often caused by steam and dust. False alarms are a leading factor in detectors being removed or disabled by consumer...
Ten AWG Modular Wiring System for multiple lighting options
It has been announced by ACS/Uni-Fab, part of Atkore International, that the ten AWG Modular Wiring System designed to supply power to every fixture down the line in suspended ceiling lighting and high and low bay fixtures, is now available.
Introducing Buy American Act compliant LED T8 tubes
It has been announced by MaxLite, that Buy American Act (BAA) compliant LED T8 tubes to support government, military, education and healthcare facilities in their lighting upgrades, are available.
A broad range of fibre optic solutions have become available
Having been developing fibre optic connectors for four decades, as soon as fibre optics began to be used in telecommunications and manufacturing, SOURIAU knew that connector solutions adapted to this technology had to be invented, which were radically different from those designed for electrical connections.
5-megapixel colour imaging module enhances image quality
Availability of the Digilent Pcam 5C fixed-focus colour imaging module which is designed for use with FPGA development boards has been announced by RS Components. The module represents a reliable peripheral for electronics design engineers building devices with embedded camera applications.
Compact device WaveEye offers precise wavelength measurement
The portfolio of LASER COMPONENTS now includes WaveEye, a compact and versatile wavelength measuring device for cw or quasi-cw lasers between 450nm and 950nm. The measurement data is available at a rate of 1kHz without any warm-up delay. It can be used for an optical input power range between 0.1uW and 1mW. The digital measured value output is carried out via a USB connection, which also serves as a power supply.
Turning silicon photonics into a competitive asset for the electronics industry
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, together with Tampere University of Technology (TUT), has accelerated the development and commercialisation of silicon photonics products as part of the renewal of the Finnish electronics industry. With the help of silicon photonics, companies can develop increasingly compact, more efficient and more affordable products, where optical signals are used for such purposes as precise measuring, laser imaging ...
COUNT: single photon detection from 350 to 1000nm
LASER COMPONENTS’ COUNT series of photon counting modules has been developed to offer a combination of high quantum efficiency, wide dynamic range and ease of use for photon counting applications. Combining our ultra-low-noise avalanche photodiodes with specially developed quenching and signal processing electronics, the COUNT series offers everything needed for single photon detection from 350 - 1000nm.