ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Optics & Photonics

Handheld Digital Microscope offers 1.3 megapixel imaging.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:36 -0500

Mighty Scope 6 LED microscope with USB interface plugs into PC and can be used for science and engineering work, dermatology, repair, assembly, and quality control. Magnification is adjustable from 10-200x, LEDs can be turned on and off, and brightness can be adjusted using control wheel, all on compact lens. Microtouch shutter trigger enables image capture, and 1 lb unit includes measurement tool and software for capture of images or video.

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Optical Adhesive features refractive index of 1.46.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:35 -0500

Providing optimal bond when using plastic-to-plastic or plastic-to-glass substrates, NOA 84 cures by UV light with max absorption from 320-400 nm and visible light between 400-450 nm. Clear, colorless, liquid photopolymer adheres to CR-39, polarized film, Delrin®, nylon, cellulose acetate butyrate, polycarbonate, acrylics, and glass. Use of one-component, 100% solids adhesive eliminates premixing, drying, or heat-curing operations.

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Industrial Wireless Radio Bridge incorporates video server.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:32 -0500

Suited for surveillance applications, Falcon FWO-5805-VS digitizes and encodes video from analog video cameras and transmits it over 5 GHz wireless bands. IP68-protected outdoor wireless bridge offers simultaneous analog and digital outputs and supports MPEG-4 live streaming. Along with built-in LAN and WAN (PPPoE supported) ports, features include DDNS support, external device controller through RS-485 PTZ support, as well as intelligent network SoC solution and QoS.

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Thin Film Filters feature deep optical density.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:23 -0500

Available for 488, 532, 561, and 808 nm wavelengths, StopLine® Deep-Notch Filters achieve optical density greater than 6 with low-ripple passbands that extend from ultraviolet well into near-infrared. E-Grade filters are intended for any application requiring high rejection of one or more laser lines, while transmitting signal light over wide range of wavelengths on either side of laser wavelength.

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Re-Enterable Gel protects electrical enclosure contents.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:23 -0500

Supplied in safe and self-contained bag, GELSEAL is capable of transforming standard electrical enclosures up to and beyond IP68 rating while offering re-enterabilty and protection against water, moisture, dust, and dirt. Non-toxic gel system, designed for facilitated pouring as well as optimal adhesion and dielectric properties, is suited for encapsulating, sealing, potting, insulating, and shock dampening. It can also be used for application in trunking and pipes.

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Expanded Beam Contact exhibit 1.0 dB typ insertion loss.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:15 -0500

Designed to fit into standard size 12 cavities of MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, III, and IV connectors, Size 12 Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Contact provides fiber optic interconnection with minimal susceptibility to contamination. Contacts are rear release/rear removable with standard size 12 removal tools and fit various cable types with diameters from 1.6-2.2 mm. Insert arrangements for MIL-DTL-38999 include 13-2, 15-4, 17-6, 21-11, and 25-19.

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NVR offers 32-channel audio/video synchronization.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:39:27 -0500

Utilizing H.264/AVC video technology, VN-3032 Network Video Recorder (NVR) offers 32 channels of full D1 resolution along with internal RAID storage. It supports dual quad-core Intel® Xeon® CPUs and 4 copper or fiber GbE ports for high speed network communications. Allowing simultaneous record, compress, store, and transmit of high-quality video with single video server, modular system is suited for large-scale surveillance projects.

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Dental Lasers offer replacement fiber.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:39:21 -0500

Available as replacement for DioDent, DioDent II, and LVIlase soft tissue dental lasers, flexible fiber helps eliminate fracturing and facilitates pocket maintenance. Bendable tips enable posterior access, while nick and fleck cleaving speeds fiber preparation and assures flat fiber tip. By locking fiber in place securely, handpiece prevents fiber from pulling out or pushing in. Fingertip jacket stripping eliminates need for tools.

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Single-Chip Laser Navigation System simplifies mouse design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:39:12 -0500

Integrating laser navigation sensor and programmable Flash-based MCU on one die, OvationONS(TM) II Laser Navigation SoC features surface tracking performance and power consumption of OptiCheck(TM) technology integrated with programmable CPU, USB interface, and configurable power management unit. It combines with optical lens for 2-piece assembly measuring only 8 x 8 x 4 mm and has form factor based on 0.13-micron SONOS mixed-signal process technology. It supports 0.8-5.5 V operations.

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Single Channel UARTs target portable devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:36:09 -0500

Single-Channel Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) Series includes XR16M570, XR16M580, XR16M670, XR16M680, XR16M770, and XR16M780 models. Packaged in 3 x 3 mm BGA, devices include auto RTS/CTS hardware and auto XON/XOFF software flow control, TX/RX FIFO counters, fractional baud rate generator, and auto RS-485 half-duplex direction control. Available in Multidrop, infrared, and PowerSave modes, units feature 16 Mbps performance and independent TX/RX baud rate support.

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Summing Transmitter powers up to 4 load cells.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:36:06 -0500

Designed for multiple load cell systems, Model 4800 can be powered from 115 Vac, 230 Vac, or 11-30 Vdc. Unit has built-in excitation supply capable of delivering up to 120 mA at 10 V, enough current to drive four 350 <font face='Symbol'>W</font> load cells. Input is isolated from output and both are isolated from supply voltage, eliminating unwanted ground loop problems. Full scale live load signals as low as 5 mV can be amplified to 20 mA or 10 V with overall accuracy of ±0.1%.

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Flexible Remote Node unifies access and backhaul networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:36:06 -0500

Integrated into ADVA FSP 3000 WDM System, Flexible Remote Node enables communications providers to serve customers from unified access and backhaul network. When located at curb, FRN can be configured as passive network element with environmentally hardened WDM filters that allow point-to-multipoint WDM-PON structure. When located at street cabinet, FRN can include active equipment such as optical amplifiers and active Ethernet technology that enable reach extension and traffic aggregation.

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Temperature Sensor offers stability to 1,000°C.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:39:37 -0500

Suited for applications ranging from weld monitoring and control to turbine engine service and design, Helica fiber optic temperature sensor offers accuracy of 1% and sensitivity of 0.01 nm/°C (nominal). It features monolithic glass fiber sensing element that is as stable as silica glass. Standard probe length is 300 mm, while sensor/grating length is 15 mm, and sensor placement is 25 mm from probe tip. Unit utilizes FC/APC type connector.

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Instrument functions as TV, spectrum, and network analyzer.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:39:35 -0500

R&S ETH portable TV analyzer allows network operators to perform coverage measurements in field, at public sites, or in buildings. Supporting DVB-T and DVB-H standards, it comes in 4 models with frequency range of 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz or up to 8 GHz, with or without tracking generator. Features include MER value of greater than 40 dB, high-contrast color display, and preselector and preamplifier that raise dynamic range and sensitivity so weak signals can be detected via antenna.

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Tripod is engineered to support SLR cameras.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:39:30 -0500

With bendable design and 1.1 lb weight, Gorillapod Focus(TM) features sturdy machined aluminum sockets in anodized gunmetal finish that offer flexibility and rock-solid hold in almost any environment. It utilizes stainless steel screw and can support up to 11 lb of gear. Foldable tripod comes with built-in ¼-20 thread universal camera screw, as well as 3/8 in. adapter screw for use with professional ball heads.

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Laser Shaft Alignment System targets mid-range applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:51:55 -0500

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.

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Photonic Tools suit lab and manufacturing environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:51:40 -0500

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.

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Cabling System speeds FTTH applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:22 -0500

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.

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Latching Switches are suited for optical network applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:21 -0500

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.

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Video Server targets security and surveillance applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:42:53 -0500

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.

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