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25 Feb, 2021 - GoPhotonics Newsletter

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Date: 25 Feb, 2021

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488 nm Solid-State Q-Switched Blue Laser for Communication and Scientific Research

Laser from CNI Laser

The AO-DF-488 from CNI Laser is a Solid State Q-Switched Blue Laser that operates at an output wavelength of 488 nm. It provides average output power from 1-300 mW @4 kHz and has a stability of over 3 %. The laser produces pulse energy of up to 75 µJ with a repetition rate of 3-10 kHz and has a pulse duration of 30 ns.

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AlGaInP Red Laser Diode from 652 to 665 nm

Laser Diode from Ushio Opto Semiconductors

The HL65241DG from Ushio Opto Semiconductors is an AlGaInP Red Laser Diode that operates from 652 to 665 nm. It provides a CW optical power of 110 mW and pulsed optical power of 220 mW. This single transverse mode laser diode has a reverse voltage of 30 V and a threshold current of 60 mA.

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1064 nm Single Emitter CW Laser Module for LiDAR Applications

Laser Diode from Focuslight Corporation

The LiDAR-Tx F AL01 from Focuslight Corporation is a Single Emitter CW Laser Module that operates at an output wavelength of 1064 nm. It produces a pulse energy of over 1.5 mJ with a repetition rate of 30 Hz and has a pulse duration of less than 10 ns.

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Fabry-Perot Quantum Cascade Laser from 3.775 to 3.925 µm

Laser Diode from Thorlabs Inc

The QF3850HHLH from Thorlabs Inc is a Fabry-Perot Quantum Cascade Laser that operates from 3.775 to 3.925 µm. This single spatial mode laser provides an optical output power of 320 mW. It has a beam divergence (FWHM) of 6 mrad and a beam diameter of 1.5 mm.

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Broadband Optical Modulator Driver Amplifier from 50 kHz to 47 GHz

Optical Modulator Driver from AT Microwave

The AT-BBLF-0047-2720C from AT Microwave is a Broadband Optical Modulator Driver Amplifier that operates from 50 kHz to 47 GHz. It provides a saturated output power of over 20 dBm with a gain of 27 dB and has a noise figure of 6 dB. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 8-12 V and draws 420 mA of current.

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3 Mega Pixel Color CMOS HD Image Sensor for Automotive Applications

CMOS Image Sensor from OmniVision Technologies

The OX03F10 from OmniVision Technologies is a 3 MegaPixel Color CMOS High Definition Image Sensor with a pixel size of 3 x 3 µm. It is built on OmniVision’s PureCelPlus architecture and supports an image resolution of up to 1920 x 1536 at 60 frames per second. The image sensor is integrated with a HALE combination algorithm that can simultaneously provide top HDR and LFM performance.

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Latest Photonics News this Week

EPC Releases eGaN Laser Driver IC Family of Products for ToF Lidar Applications

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC)

Leading provider of enhancement mode GaN-based power management devices and integrated circuits solutions, Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), has released a laser driver that integrates a 40V, 10 A FET with integrated gate driver and 3.3 logic level input in a single chip for Time-of-Flight (ToF) lidar systems used in robotics, surveillance systems, drones, autonomous cars, and vacuum cleaners.

nLIGHT AFX-1000 Fiber Laser Selected as 2021 Prism Award Finalist

nLIGHT

nLIGHT, a global provider of semiconductor and fiber lasers, announced that its single-mode AFX fiber laser has been selected as a 2021 Prism Award Finalist. nLIGHT’s AFX-1000 fiber laser was developed to enable the widespread adoption of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) metal additive manufacturing for series production.

Samsung Unveils 1.4µm 50Mp ISOCELL GN2 Sensor with Faster and Enhanced True-to-Life Auto-Focusing

Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics has announced the release of its new 50-Megapixel (MP) image sensor with large 1.4-micrometer (µm)-sized pixels, the Samsung ISOCELL GN2. With enhancements to its predecessor, the ISOCELL GN1, the GN2 offers up to 100Mp imaging, improved auto-focusing through Dual Pixel Pro technology, powerful staggered HDR, and vivid results through Smart ISO Pro, regardless of the lighting environment.

Seoul Robotics, Mando to Jointly Develop 3D LiDAR & Imaging Radars

Seoul Robotics

Seoul Robotics, the 3D computer vision company using AI and machine learning to power the future of mobility, today announces a partnership to mass-produce LiDAR and imaging radar products with Mando, a global Tier-1 OE automotive parts manufacturer to carmakers like Hyundai and KIA Motors.

U.S. Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus to Host Virtual Launch Event on 24 February

US Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus

The newly formed US Congressional Optics and Photonics (O&P) Caucus will host a virtual public launch event on Wednesday, 24 February, 12:00pm EST. Co-chairs U.S. Representatives Joe Morelle (D-NY) and Brian Mast (R-FL) and Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) will be among the speakers.

US Navy to Equip Aegis Combat Systems with Fully Integrated Lasers

US Navy

The US Navy this year will be firing a high-energy laser weapon that is fully integrated with one of its destroyers, which proponents say is a major step toward fielding directed energy technology. The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, or HELIOS, this year is slated to be permanently deployed aboard a Flight IIA DDG Arleigh Burke destroyer and integrated with its Aegis combat system.

II-VI Unveils 1060nm Seed Laser in Miniature Package for Fiber Lasers in Materials Processing

II-VI Incorporated

II-VI Incorporated has introduced a 1060 nm seed laser in a 3-pin miniature package for pulsed fiber lasers in materials processing. II-VI’s new seed laser, which emits a broadband spectrum of more than 10 nm at 1060 nm, is now available in a 3-pin miniature package.

LASER World of PHOTONICS Postponed to April 2022

Laser World of Photonics 2021

Messe München, in close co-ordination with the industry partners and advisory boards, has decided to postpone the Laser World of Photonics to April 26-29, 2022. Meanwhile, World of Photonics Congress will be held in a digital format on the original dates of June 20-24, 2021.

Optical Surfaces Introduces Durable Mirrors for High Power Lasers

Optical Surfaces

Optical Surfaces is a specialist producer of extremely durable, high performance coated mirrors (up to 600 mm in diameter) useful for high power femtosecond lasers. Employing the latest dielectric coating technology, these high-power laser mirrors provide minimum pulse distortion and the maximum usable bandwidth.

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