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    FIGURE 1. Cooling laser diode in a TOSA package.
    Software & Accessories

    Optical transceivers can beat the heat in the era of high-speed data centers

    Andrew Dereka
    Jan. 16, 2025
    Optical transceivers designed for longer ranges require precise temperature control to maintain laser stability and performance—and thermoelectric coolers provide a solution.
    (Image credit: Wavelength Electronics)
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    Software & Accessories

    Laser safety eyewear features high-optical density lenses

    Wavelength Electronics Inc
    Nov. 15, 2024
    Laser safety eyewear offering features CE certification to EN207 or EN208.
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    Software & Accessories

    Multi-axis stages measure angles to 0.05° accuracy

    OES (Optimal Engineering Systems)
    Nov. 7, 2024
    XYHG multi-axis stages are available in stroke lengths for the x- and y-axes of 50 to 1000 mm.
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    Software & Accessories

    Linear voice coil motors offer force-to-size ratio of 1.7 N

    MotiCont
    Nov. 3, 2024
    The miniature LVCM-016-019-01M and LVCM-016-019-01 linear voice coil motors measure 15.9 mm in diameter.
    (Image credit: Dover Motion)
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    Open-frame positioning stages accommodate various payloads

    Dover Motion
    Oct. 20, 2024
    SmartStage open-frame positioning stages are optimized for regular or inverted microscopy applications that require an open aperture.

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    Acousto-optic beam deflector for UV systems available

    Oct. 8, 2024
    The AODF - UV beam deflector provides precise spatial control of an optical beam at rates beyond 250 MHz.
    (Image credit: Vescent)
    Software & Accessories

    Offset phase-lock servo controller eliminates need for oscilloscope

    Vescent Technologies Inc DBA Vescent
    Sept. 2, 2024
    The SLICE-OPL offset phase-lock servo controller allows a follower laser to be locked to a master laser or frequency comb tooth.
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    Software & Accessories

    Laser scan head drives offer >24 bit effective scanning resolution

    Aerotech Inc
    Aug. 25, 2024
    The Automation1 GL4 galvo laser scan head linear drive is a passive, closed-loop 2-axis system.
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    Software & Accessories

    XYZ piezo nanopositioning stage features capacitive feedback

    PI (Physik Instrumente)
    Aug. 17, 2024
    The P-616 XYZ piezo nanopositioning stage, based on a parallel-kinematic design, features a single lightweight moving platform for all three axes.
    (Image credit: Minus K Technology)
    Software & Accessories

    Vibration isolation platform does not require electricity

    Minus K Technology Inc
    Aug. 5, 2024
    The negative-stiffness CT-10 passive vibration isolator measures just over 12.5 × 2.7 in.