Optoelectronics
A new generation of infrared lasers for LiDAR
LiDAR is a key technology in the development of autonomous vehicles. In combination with radar and camera systems, it acts as the vision of the car, capturing its surroundings. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses infrared light to create a precise, three-dimensional map of the environment. The better this visual information, the easier it is for the downstream systems to use it.
New detector group facility and APD arrays
LASER COMPONENTS Detector Group has recently completed a move into a new purpose built 29,000-sq-ft facility in Chandler, Arizona, featuring purpose-built cleanrooms and workstations to optimise efficiency and cleanliness.
UV-C LED disinfection efficacy proven to combat viruses
NICHIA has announced the launch of its newest deep UV-C LED, the NCSU334B. At a peak wavelength of 280nm, NICHIA’s deep UV LED performs highly in the field of UV-C LEDs, regardless of wavelength, output, efficiency and lifetime. At the same time, new independent research confirms they are also good for disinfection performance against SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Power-saving infrared LED for VR/MR/AR applications
ROHM introduces a new ultra-compact side-emitting (side view) infrared LED, CSL1501RW. The device is well suited for head-mounted displays, industrial headsets, and VR/MR/AR (xR, virtual reality) gaming systems.
Extended range non-browning zoom lens
Based upon a proven design – Resolve Optics new Model 192-001 non-browning six times zoom lens offers high performance over an extended 24 to 144mm focal length range making it perfect for remote monitoring tasks in nuclear reprocessing and power plants.
Partnership for automotive viewing camera solution
OmniVision and Nextchip have announced a joint automotive viewing camera solution solution that is pre-tuned to provide high quality images for rearview cameras (RVCs), surround-view systems (SVS) and e-mirrors in low-end and midrange vehicles.
In-Sight 3D-L4000 vision system makes 3D inspection easy
Cognex has introduced the In-Sight 3D-L4000 embedded vision system. Featuring 3D laser displacement technology, this first-of-its-kind smart camera allows engineers to quickly, accurately, and cost effectively solve a range of inspections on automated production lines.
Improved illumination optics design with LightTools 9.1
Synopsys has announced the release of version 9.1 of its LightTools illumination design software, which expands LightTools' features and workflows for illumination optics design with new tools to model and analyse light detection and ranging (LiDAR), AR/VR, and biomedical systems.
Pyroelectric detectors for temperature measurement
Every object emits heat in the form electromagnetic radiation, and sampling the energy transmitted through space to a detector allows a temperature measurement without ever having to make contact with it.
Range of laser diodes from LASER COMPONENTS
LASER COMPONENTS has announced that it designs and manufactures many different types of laser diodes and detectors. In addition to our own products, LASER COMPONENTS has established long term supply partnerships with several of the world’s leading laser diode suppliers, which enables us to offer a comprehensive range of laser diodes to suit almost any application.