Optoelectronics
Diffractive optical element for efficient laser brazing
Holo/OR, industrial partner of LASER COMPONENTS, has developed a diffractive optical element (DOE) that accelerates the laser brazing process for hot-dip galvanised metal sheets. It provides better melting performance and cleaner edges at the same time. The DOE made of UV fused silica has an efficiency of 90%. It forms three beams with different diameters and power levels. Two smaller stripping beams ensure that the zinc coati...
CDK enables fast advanced camera system development
THine Electronics and California Eastern Laboratories (CEL) have announced launching a CDK, Camera Development Kit, which provides an ease-of-design tool to advanced camera system developers. More advanced camera systems require specialised co-dependency of multiple components, resulting in more complicated design challenges.
Giving you the freedom to design almost anything
You would be surprised where LEDs help us in our everyday lives - they pop up in water purifying apparatus and printers, in fridges and currency detectors and in air conditioners helping to keep you cool. And with nearly four decades of experience, Selectronic can provide you with all the help you need with your products requiring LEDs. Marking 40 years in the field of LEDs in 2019, Selectronic have built a reputation as experts in opto...
Dutch town installs bat-friendly LED street lights
Signify has completed its first bat-friendly lighting installation in a town. Rare bats in Zuidhoek-Nieuwkoop, in the Netherlands can now go about their nocturnal business undisturbed thanks to connected LED street lights designed specially to emit light that does not affect their natural senses and rythms. The street lights use a special light recipe that is perceived by bats as darkness, yet which provides enough illumination for residents...
Thermal imaging testing prevents failures
In the Northern hemisphere, November through to March is a particularly testing time for any energy supplier. Electrical load is at its highest and the likelihood of a breakdown is far greater so the quick and efficient detection of faulty power lines and connections is vital. For many utility companies thermal imaging has significantly boosted their ability for preventing failures.
Laser module offers precise positioning over long distances
With its FLEXPOINT Long Range Line Module, LASER COMPONENTS has developed a highly-precise positioning tool for long distances. Even at 50m, the line is only 4m long and can be adjusted to line widths of a few millimetres with an easy-to-use focusing device. The FLEXPOINT LR-L module is available with red (660nm) or green (520nm) lines.
LED emitters add candela and lumen density punch
Availability of the Lumileds LUXEON CZ optically advanced portfolio of colour and white LED emitters has been announced by RS Components. Designed to deliver a significant lighting punch in terms of candela and lumen density, the high-density portfolio offers an optimal LED solution for a range of lighting market sectors including: architecture and entertainment; colour-tuneable lamps; and speciality lighting use for emergency vehicles.
Upgrade to app brings easier commissioning of smart lighting
Casambi has issued an update for its smart lighting platform app. The latest version makes it quicker to commission lighting systems and introduces features, including enhanced access to multiple networks and better control over functions such as dimming and daylight harvesting. Part of a Bluetooth Low Energy lighting control platform, the software includes updates for both the app itself – which is used to commission and control a Cas...
Infrared detectors suitable for fit and forget applications
LASER COMPONENTS has introduced industrial grade thermal detectors, from their research and production facility in Arizona. These detectors work on the principle that photons incident on the polycrystalline thin film, promote electrons across the bandgap increasing the conductivity of the material, in turn decreasing the resistance of the substance.
Automated testing of multi-fibre connectors
LASER COMPONENTS has recommended the MPO switch from VIAVI Solutions for quick and easy OTDR testing of MPO multi-fibre connectors. In combination with an optical reflectometer and a base unit such as the MTS-4000 V2, it ensures that all twelve fibres of the MPO connector are tested for their attenuation, as it automatically switches from one to the other. Thus, the fibres no longer have to be tested individually using fanout cables.