ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Optics & PhotonicsThomasNet Industrial Newsroom is a service of ThomasNet.comReal-Time Spectrum Analyzer covers 10 kHz to 6.2 GHz.- June 30, 2008 Designed for field measurements, handheld Model SA2600 combines spectrum analyzer with intuitive user controls for classifying and locating analog and digital RF transmissions. DPX(TM) waveform image processor delivers live RF view of spectrum by processing greater than 2,500 spectrum measurementssec. Featuring 20 MHz real-time bandwidth and 153 dBm Displayed Average Noise Level, analyzer provides 100% probability of intercept for transients with minimum event durations of 500 &181;s. This...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545861 Field-Test Modules validate carrier Ethernet services.- June 27, 2008 By integrating software suite, FTB-8510BFTB-8510G and IQS-8510BIQS-8510G Packet Blazer GigE and 10 GigE test modules now support Provider Backbone Bridge-Traffic Engineering and Internet ProtocolMulti-Protocol Label Switching functionalities. Support is also included for multi-stream traffic filtering techniques, 1X and 2X Fibre Channel testing, full-line rate TCP throughput testing, and bi-directional RFC 2544 measurements. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545836 FTIR Spectrophotometer has 30,000:1 signal-to-noise ratio.- June 26, 2008 Optimized for sensitivity and stability with high-throughput optics and dynamic alignment mechanism, IRAffinity-1 Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometer is used to confirm, identify, and detect foreign matter. Additional components include ceramic light source; temperature-controlled, high-sensitivity DLATGS detector; and IRsolution software. Product executes self-diagnosis at initialization and monitors state of instrument during operation. Max resolution is 0.5...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/546149 VCSEL Driver is optimized for low power dissipation.- June 25, 2008 Model HXT4104 is 4-channel 10.3 Gbps Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) driver that can drive 10 mA average and 8 mA modulation current, and dissipates 91 mW of power per channel. Parallel VCSEL driver is digitally programmable via industry standard 2-wire interface, enabling control of signal peaking, modulation, and average current, in addition to providing access to temperature and output power monitoring on channel by channel basis. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817971 Polarizing Cube Beamsplitters feature 500:1 extinction ratio.- June 24, 2008 TECHSPEC&174; Broadband Polarizing Cube Beamsplitters split randomly polarized beams into 2 orthogonal, linearly polarized components. Suited for variety of broadband applications, they offer transmission of greater than 90% for P-polarized light and 90&176; angle of reflection for S-polarized light across entire wavelength range. Beamsplitters are available in sizes of 5, 10, 20, and 25 mm in both VIS (420-680 nm) and NIR (700-1100 nm) versions. This story is related to the following:Optics...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545762 Quad UARTs combine low voltage and high performance.- June 24, 2008 Requiring 1.62 V, XR16MXX4 series is comprised of 6 devices featuring 4 independent UART channels, selectable TX and RX trigger levels, and data rates up to 16 Mbps. Specific versions - XR16M564564D and XR16M654654D - also incorporate automatic sleep mode, hardware flow control, and software flow control; wireless IR encoderdecoder; and fractional baud rate generator. Each series member supports Intel and Motorola bus interfaces. This story is related to the following:Optics and Photonics...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545626 Diode Laser System is microprocessor controlled.- June 19, 2008 Fully integrated HB-Diode System delivers 75 W of power at either 808 nm from 200 &181;m core 0.22 NA (numerical aperture) fiber, or 976 nm from 400 &181;m core 0.22 NA fiber. It operates from 110220 Vac, and enables user control of diode output through either front panel keypad or electronic interface, including analog, TTL, RS-232, and RS-485. Suited for range of applications, unit also features air cooling, rack mounting option, and coaxial, visible wavelength aiming beam. This story is...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817764 EDS X-Ray Microanalysis System produces results in seconds.- June 19, 2008 Equipped with pulse processor, spectral imaging capability, and software suite, NORAN System 7 accelerates microanalysis in electron microscopy laboratories. It automatically analyzes X-ray spectrum and images during DAQ to obtain correct identification of material. Also included, UltraDry silicon drift detectors determine detection of X-rays down to Beryllium. Software uses peak shape fitting algorithms to identify elements in sample while enabling analysis and production of spectra. This...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545478 Rotary Encoder suits MRI and other extreme EM environments.- June 16, 2008 Designed for use in motion control systems operating in electromagnetic fields, TD5207 Non-Metallic Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder offers 200 ppr resolution in 3.0 in. square flange housing. In operation, TD5207 Sensor links to MR310 Remote Encoder Interface Module via simplex fiber link, which can be up to 1,000 m long. Based on ZapFREE(TM) Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder technology, unit serves as control feedback for pneumatic or hydraulic drive systems. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817714 |