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New Compact, Automated, Large-Diameter Optical Fiber Cleavers from Vytran

Vytran, a leading supplier of innovative optical fiber splicing and processing solutions, introduces the "CAC-400" and the "CAC-400-A" -- compact, automated, large-diameter optical fiber cleavers. CAC-400 systems combine Vytran's industry-leading cleaving technology with a host of new features to allow automated high-volume production of fiber lasers, fiber-based medical and sensing devices, and other fiber components and assemblies.

25 Sep 2013

Telesur Purchases NTest’s FiberWatch RFTS for Continuous Automated Fiber Testing

NTest Inc. announced today that Telesur, the leading telecommunciations service provider in Suriname, has purchased FiberWatch™, NTest's Remote Fiber Test System (RFTS), to monitor the quality of service of its fiber network infrastructure.

25 Sep 2013

Larson Electronics Releases New Low Voltage Work Area LED String Light

Larson Electronics has released a new low voltage string light that provides better performance and reliability than standard incandescent string lights. The WAL-SL-10-LED-25-TXF Work Area LED String Light produces higher light output with cooler operation and can withstand the demanding conditions of tough industrial work environments.

25 Sep 2013

Inphi to Showcase 100G/400G Quad Linear Driver at ECOC 2013

Inphi Corporation, a leading provider of high-speed, mixed signal semiconductor solutions for the communications and computing markets, today announced the production availability of the industry’s first quad linear driver designed for linear transmitters to enable next-generation 100G/400G coherent systems to address the need for higher speed, higher performance networking infrastructure. Inphi’s IN3214SZ quad linear driver will be showcased at Inphi’s ECOC 2013 booth #263 in London, September 23-25, 2013.

25 Sep 2013

Larson Electronics Introduces Portable Explosion Proof LED Light for Use in Hazardous Locations

Larson Electronics, a leader in industrial lighting equipment, has announced the release of a pedestal mounted LED work light designed for use within locations deemed hazardous due to the presence of flammable vapors or gases. The EPL-BS-70LED-100 Portable Explosion Proof LED Light features a compact size and high output as well as certification for use in Class 1 Division 1 and 2 rated environments.

25 Sep 2013

Photonex 2013: Rosahl to Showcase Solid-State Micro Dehumidifiers

Rosahl solid-state micro dehumidifiers will be exhibited in the UK for the first time at the Photonex 2013, 16-17 October, Ricoh Arena, Coventry (Coventry City’s football stadium). They can be seen on the Westside International stand, no F21 in the EPIC pavilion.

From Westside International 25 Sep 2013

Release of New MagniStar Telecentric Lenses by Navitar, Inc.

Navitar, Inc, a leading USA-based manufacturer of precision optics and imaging system components, released their MagniStar® telecentric lenses today.

From Navitar Inc. 24 Sep 2013

Safety of Flight Testing Completed for Northrop Grumman’s Laser-Based Common Infrared Countermeasure System

Northrop Grumman Corporation achieved another significant milestone on its Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) program by completing safety of flight testing on prototype hardware.

24 Sep 2013

Endoscopic Controversies in Gastrointestinal Disease Symposium Features SpectraScience WavSTAT Optical Biopsy System

SpectraScience, Inc., a San Diego-based medical device company, announced that its WavSTAT Optical Biopsy System was featured at the annual symposium on Endoscopic Controversies in Gastrointestinal Disease sponsored by the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE). This year's conference was held at Copenhagen University Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark on the 19th and 20th of September.

24 Sep 2013

Energy Focus Launches New LED Tubes for Fluorescent Retrofit Applications

Energy Focus, Inc. (EFOI) today announced the launch of its new EF® Series 300 product family of LED tubes for fluorescent retrofit applications. The LED tubes deliver an industry-leading 130 lpw (lumens per watt) efficiency.

24 Sep 2013

Taiwan Manufacturers to Participate in Istanbul LED & LED Lighting Exhibition

Taiwan's Green Trade Project Office has made Istanbul its fourth stop, after Sao Paulo, Chongqing and Tianjin, for its 2013 emerging market campaign, bringing a delegation of exhibitors to participate in the LED & LED Lighting Exhibition held on September 26-29 at the Istanbul Expo Center.

24 Sep 2013

Tektronix Expands Support for Short Range and Long Haul 100G Optical Network Testing

Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced expanded testing support for both short range and long haul 100G optical network testing. Debuting at the European Conference on Optical Communications Sept. 23-26 in London are the 80C15 32GHz Multi-Mode Optical Sampling Module and the OM5110 46GBaud Multi-format Optical Transmitter, giving customers enhanced capability to test silicon photonic components, network elements and systems as well as the coherent modulation formats used in next generation optical fiber networks.

24 Sep 2013

Furukawa Electric Develops Micro Integratable Tunable Laser Assembly for 400 Gb/s Optical Coherent Transmission

ECOC 2013, Booth #525 - Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has developed a micro Integratable Tunable Laser Assembly (ITLA), a key component in ultrahigh-speed optical digital coherent transmission devices operating at 400 gigabits per second (400Gbps). This transmission device is now being introduced globally with an initial sampling and full production planned in the near future.

24 Sep 2013

Volume Production of DMBT’s AC Direct LED Driver IC Using TowerJazz’s 700V BCD Process Begins

TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, and DMB Technology (DMBT), a leader of total power management solutions based on innovative analog/mixed-signal power management integrated circuits, today announced volume production and shipping of DMBT’s AC direct LED (light-emitting diode) driver IC using TowerJazz’s groundbreaking 700V BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) power management process.

24 Sep 2013

Inphi Reports Production Readiness of Second Generation 100G CMOS PHY/SerDes Gearbox IC

Inphi, a leading provider of high-speed, mixed signal semiconductor solutions for the communications and computing markets, today announced the production availability of its second generation 100G CMOS PHY/SerDes Gearbox (GB) IC for data center, enterprise and service provider line cards.

24 Sep 2013