JDSU
San Jose, CA 95131
Oct 07, 2008 Operating independently or in tandem, c-Series Compact Photonic Tools address key applications from general-purpose, lab-based optical measurements to insertion loss and return loss measurements for FTTx passive components and fiber optic connectors. Single-function bench-top testers include cOPM-A1 Optical Power Meter, cFPL-A1 Fabry-Perot Light Source, and cORL-A1 Optical Return Loss Meter. Each has USB interface and offers feedback required for robotic/automated assembly equipment.

VibrAlign, Inc.
Richmond, VA 23236
Oct 07, 2008 Fixturlaser GO laser shaft alignment system uses wired connections between display unit and laser sensors and has dedicated horizontal and vertical shaft alignment routines. System offers large detector size, line lasers for acquisition, and built-in inclinometers in both laser transmitter-detectors. Capable of saving its data locally, system can also be connected to computer for download of data via USB connection.

Polatis, Inc.
Billerica, MA 01821
Oct 01, 2008 LS, LH, and LX Series Latching Switches require zero power to maintain optical signal connection and less than 7 W of electrical power to reconfigure any path. LH series provides hitless, strictly non-blocking matrix switching, LS series provides re-arrangably non-blocking matrix switching, and LX series provides low loss, fixed express connections with ability to interrupt those connections to insert test equipment or to redirect specified paths to alternate fibers.

Prysmian Cables & Systems
Lexington, SC 29072
Oct 01, 2008 Providing flexible means of connecting users in multiple dwelling units, VertiCasa(TM) system is built around special riser cable from which long lengths of fiber can be extracted. Fibers are removed through small breakout windows, allowing riser cable to be installed without slack loops. Extracted fibers can be routed directly to individual subscribers without need for intermediate splices. VertiCasa(TM) system also offers full spectrum of bend-tolerant fibers.

X-Rite, Inc.
Grandville, MI 49418 2567
Sep 30, 2008 MatchRite® iVue(TM) helps retail paint departments match paints with color samples. It can operate in horizontal or vertical position and projects ¼ or ½ in. dia ring of light onto item to show exactly where colors are being measured. Weighing about 5 lb, solution utilizes solid-state technology; requires calibration once per week; and measures samples, even on curved surfaces, from distance of 1.5 in.

Keyence Corporation of America
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675
Sep 30, 2008 Featuring edge-to-edge mounting and side-exit cabling, SL-V Safety Light Curtain incorporates green indicator lights for when beam axes are aligned and red lights to indicate curtain blockage. Up to 3 curtains, or 240 beams maximum, can be connected in series and curtain lengths are available up to 94.09 in. Built-in external device monitoring function as well as muting and interlock functions are included. Recessed lens cover and aluminum-framed brackets offer further protection.

Zygo Corp.
Middlefield, CT 06455
Sep 30, 2008 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.

Opotek Inc.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Sep 30, 2008 With footprint of 7 x 12 in., Optolette HE incorporates pump laser, optical parametric oscillator, and optional UV modules on hermetically sealed frame. High Energy version is pumped by Big Sky Ultra 100, which provides peak energy of 10 mJ. Consisting of true solid-state, integrated tunable laser system, Optolette HR incorporates Big Sky Centurion DPSS laser as pump source and can operate at pulse repetition rates up to 100 Hz. Laser head is hermetically sealed with 9 x 12 in. footprint.

Yokogawa Corp. Of America, Meter & Instrument Div.
Newnan, GA 30265
Sep 30, 2008 Designed to measure quality of optical communications equipment and optical components, Model AQ6370B minimizes noise of light near optical signal, which is caused by optical performance of monochromator. Weighing just 19 kg, analyzer can be moved around workplace or laboratory. Model AQ6370B is suited for product evaluation in developing and manufacturing components such as optical transmitters/receivers and optical amplifiers.

Ethernet Direct
Newark, DE 19702
Sep 30, 2008 Designed to convert analog video signals into IP video streams, 1-channel Model OVS-100 can stream digitized video over IP networks in same way that IP camera can. Unit includes built-in motion detection with ability to set up 3 detection areas. To maximize bandwidth efficiency, server provides MPEG-4/Motion-JPEG format video compression. Device supports 2 sets of alarm I/O, manual bit rate control from 28 Kbps to 3 Mbps, and network security via multiple user access levels.

Prysmian Cables & Systems
Lexington, SC 29072
Sep 30, 2008 Targeting FTTH applications, where extreme bending radii are unavoidable, CasaLight(TM) Xtreme is designed to withstand sharp 90° bends under tension and installation with staple guns when used in Prysmian specialty MDU cables. They maintain full compatibility with standard equipment, connectors and fiber already installed in accordance with ITU Recommendation G.652.

Basler Vision Technologies
Exton, PA 19341
Sep 29, 2008 Generating color images using CMOS dual line sensor with pixel pitch of 10 µm, sprint Color Line Scan Cameras offer speeds of 70 kHz for 2k and 4k resolution variants, and 39 kHz for 8k model. Units include Area Of Interest with speed increase, shading correction, test images, line stamps, configuration sets, and error condition detection. Depending on requirements of application, focus can be either on higher sensitivity, higher color fidelity, or reduced data rate.

Laser Components Group
Hudson, NH 03051
Sep 29, 2008 LS-Series pulsed laser diode modules are offered in 905 and 1,550 nm versions with pulse powers of 40-220 and 10-50 W and pulse lengths of 30-100 and 30-150 ns, respectively. They allow adjustment of pulse power and length via 2 control voltage inputs, and require +12 Vdc supply and TTL trigger signal in addition to the 2 control voltage inputs. Pulse length and output power may be varied while laser is operating.

Basler Vision Technologies
Exton, PA 19341
Sep 29, 2008 With maximum line rate of 70 kHz and pixel pitch of 10 µm, sprint 8k is based on pixel design that combines features of CCD and CMOS in dual line sensor. Available with 2 different lens mount adapters and accessories, it features area of interest, shading correction, test images, line stamps, configuration sets, and error condition detection. PRNU and DSNU shading corrections let users correct for image variations that may result from optics, lighting, or sensor performance.

Gao Tek
Toronto M1B2K4  Canada
Sep 25, 2008 Model GAO4022 portable spectrum analyzer implements full phase-locked loop oscillator and all-digitized medium frequency processing technologies. It features RBW/VBW filters and medium frequency/video detectors that employ digital methods. Up to 200 measurement records can be stored within its internal, non-volatile memory, and they can be downloaded to PC through RS232 interface.

Bookham, Inc.
San Jose, CA 95134
Sep 25, 2008 Enabling expansion of SFP-based board design performance, transceiver can deliver output power from +3 to +6 dBm, has channel spacing of 100 GHz, and offers full C and L band coverage. Optical engines consist of Bookham Avalanche Photodiode (APD) Receiver and buried-heterostructure directly modulated laser. Able to achieve uncompensated reach of 400 km at 2.5 Gbps, solution can operate in high-noise, amplified environments and multi-span links for metro networks.

Wegener Communications Inc.
Duluth, GA 30097
Sep 25, 2008 MediaPlan® i/o Contributor and MediaPlan® i/o Professional offer tools for creating and preparing media content, including digitizing, encoding, editing, and controlling quality of media assets prior to upload into MediaPlan content management system. Professional station creates HD and SD video assets, while minimizing transmission and storage bandwidth. Contributor station offers basic MPEG-2 video encoding for smaller enterprise networks or networks managing multiple contribution sites.

Videojet Technologies, Inc.
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Sep 24, 2008 Suited for direct parts marking and unique identification coding on variety of metal, plastic, and other hard-to-mark materials, Videojet® 7210 and 7310 pulsed fiber laser coders deliver coding speeds up to 350 and 700 cps, respectively. Units use special air-cooled optical fiber as laser medium, provide compact mechanical design with small marking head and straight-out or 90° beam options, and offer remote application diagnostics and controls.

Agilent Technologies, Inc
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Sep 22, 2008 Comprised of 5 models optimized for specific frequency and power ranges, U2000B/H Series operate without power meters or external power adapters and feature built-in triggering. Up to 1,000 readings/sec can be taken in buffered mode, and high-speed USB 2.0 interface enables plug-and-play setup. Covering -60 to +44 dBm power range and 9 kHz to 24 GHz frequency range, models also offer internal zeroing and come bundled with N1918A Power Analysis Manager software.

Gigamon Systems
Milpitas, CA 95035
Sep 19, 2008 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.