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Narrow Linewidth Tunable Laser Capacity Doubled by NeoPhotonics

NeoPhotonics, a designer and producer of photonic integrated circuit-based subsystems and modules for high-speed, high-bandwidth communication networks has declared that the company is all set to increase the capacity of its narrow linewidth tunable lasers to twice as much, since these lasers have been the major components for high speed 40 and 100 Gbps coherent systems, with the company offering them in an OIF MSA standard ITLA form factor.

By Andy Choi 24 Nov 2011

Lattice Announces Availability of Sercos III Real-Time Industrial Ethernet Solution

Lattice Semiconductor has declared that a Sercos III real-time Ethernet solution is readily available. The LatticeECP3 FPGA-enabled Sercos III solution featuring reduced cost and power provides a flexible and economic design choice for industrial networking applications in real-time.

By Andy Choi 24 Nov 2011

BenQ’s Portable GP2 Projector for Mobile Presentations and Entertainment

BenQ America has launched the second generation of its well-known mini projector, the BenQ Joybee GP2.

By Andy Choi 24 Nov 2011

OptoHiT Phototransistor Optocoupler Series Offers Reliable Isolation at High Temperatures

Industrial applications experience increased temperature and reduced volume in motor control, power supplies and consumer applications like adapters and chargers, thereby posing a challenge to designers.

From Onsemi 23 Nov 2011

U.S. Households to Glow with Samsung’s Newly Introduced LED Bulbs

Samsung Electronics has promoted its new LED lighting solutions such as A19, MR16 bulbs, and PAR20/30/38, provided by Lowe’s, which are intended to replace the usual, luminescent, halogen and CFL bulbs domestically.

By Andy Choi 23 Nov 2011

Prototype Contact Lens Provides Hands-Free Information Updates

Researchers belonging to the Aalto University in Finland and the University of Washington have created a prototype contact lens that can provide hands-free information updates to the wearer. Terminator-style information-vision is making progress towards reality.

By Andy Choi 23 Nov 2011

Behlman’s COTS Power Supplies Extend Life of Navy’s Electro Optical Sensor System

Behlman Electronics, a provider of commercial off the shelf (COTS) power solutions, has manufactured two COTS power supplies for the electro optical sensor system (EOSS) of the U.S. Navy.

By Andy Choi 23 Nov 2011

Nanometrics Announces Acquisition of Nanda Technologies

Nanometrics, a provider of advanced process control metrology solutions and inspection systems for fabrication of LEDs, semiconductors, solar photovoltaics and data storage devices has acquired Nanda Technologies of Munich, Germany.

By Andy Choi 23 Nov 2011

Knight Optical Establish New Division to Focus on European Customers

Knight Optical of Harrietsham, Kent, UK continues its expansion with the establishment of a separate division focusing on servicing its customers in continental Europe.

From Knight Optical (UK) Ltd 22 Nov 2011

Discovery Services of ASE Optics Enhances Lens Systems Performance by 4x Factor

ASE optics, a services provider to optical engineering, has improved the performance of the lens system by 400%, which is used by the technology customers.

From ASE Optics, Inc. 22 Nov 2011

New Rack Mountable Multimeter from Gigahertz-Optik

Gigahertz-Optik’s X1-RM Multimeter is a rack-mountable version of the X1 series hand-held universal optometer for use with a wide variety of detector types. It combines a powerful microprocessor and electronics in a rack-mountable module for integration into standard 19” rack-mount housings.

21 Nov 2011

Leica Launch First Automated One-Step Dual Chromogen IHC Detection System for Use With Antibody Cocktails

Leica Microsystems announced today the availability of Leica ChromoPlex™ 1 Dual Detection for BOND, the first fully automated one-step detection system allowing the co-visualization of mouse and rabbit antibodies on a single slide.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 21 Nov 2011

Dilas Introduce 500W, QCW, 800µm (NA 0.22), Water-Cooled Stack Based, Fiber-Coupled Module

DILAS, the diode laser company, has increased their range of fiber-coupled module products with the introduction of fiber-coupled water-cooled stacks.

21 Nov 2011

Millions of LED Lights to Light Up San Antonio's River Walk This Festive Season

The River Walk, considered to be the wealth of San Antonio and one of Texas' fascinations, would be radiant this festive season with over 1.76 million colorful light-emitting diode (LED) lights draping the trees and marking the street bridges in the river banks.

By Andy Choi 21 Nov 2011

FiberLight to Connect North Georgia Networks to Rest of the World Using Fiber Optic Backbone

FiberLight has declared that it will connect North Georgia Networks to the rest of the world with about 108 miles of its high speed, fiber optic network. Associations in Eight Counties have come together to materialize a Fiber Optic Super Highway in North Georgia Mountains.

From FiberLight, LLC 21 Nov 2011