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Welcome to the BFi OPTiLAS Newsletter. The BFi OPTiLAS Newsletter is our regular newsletter that keeps you up to date with all our latest products and new developments. Featured in this issue: |
The AMMP-5024 is a broadband PHEMT GaAs MMIC Travelling Wave Amplifier designed for medium output power and high gain over the full 30KHz to 40GHz frequency range. The design employs a 9-stage cascade-connected FET structure to ensure flat gain and power as well as uniform group delay. It is suitable for broadband test and measurement applications.Features: |
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Andrew Shannon, Tel: 01908 326 340 or download the AMMP-5024 datasheet Top of Page |
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Diagnostic Instruments have released the SPOT Idea™ range of CMOS digital cameras designed to deliver high impact digital images. The cameras are the next wave of high-performance, value-packed digital imaging systems for researchers, pathologists, scientists and engineers. It produces megapixel resolution in vivid colours, enhancing publications, documentation and archiving. There are three models in the Idea™ range, 5 megapixel, 3 megapixel and a 1.3 megapixel, and each is packaged with easy-to-use, yet powerful SPOT software. Together with full compatibility in PC environments, the SPOT Idea™ is a most versatile and efficient image capture system and is an excellent choice for pathology, clinical, life and material science, measurement, educational, and industrial applications. |
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John Clark, Tel: 01908 326 308
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SPI has extended its pulsed laser product range for marking solutions. SPI Lasers 10W and 20W - RM (Restricted Modulation) Pulsed Laser Modules are the newest members of their marking product family, providing a value-engineered solution that is ideally suited to high volume, single application operations. The 10W and 20W modules are particularly targeted at customers with marking systems dedicated to a single application on materials such as metal. The new 10W and 20W lasers offer an equivalent performance to the best fibre lasers on the market today focusing on sub 100kHz marking applications These products enable customers to procure with ease and confidence, the most cost effective and efficient marking equipment in line with their needs. These new lasers are well suited to basic metallic and plastic marking applications. |
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Herve Boisson, Tel: 01908 326 313 Top of Page |
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Earlier this year Magnetics introduced a new power ferrite material for use in high frequency applications. Magnetics now have available a three minute overview of the L material that includes applications, characteristics and available sizes / geometries. You will require speakers for audio and a flash player. If you do not have a flash player installed, one can be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer.To learn more please view the L Materials Presentation. |
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Geraldine Lama, Tel: 01908 326 358 or Karen Young, Tel: 01908 326 355 Top of Page |
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The IRCAM TAURUS thermal imaging cameras are suitable for industrial, research and thermography applications These high-speed, flexible cameras with a maximum frame rate of 200 fps at 640 x 512 resolution, achieve an effective graphic data rate of 31.5 MBytes/s (16.5 MPixels/s). These cameras are available with either Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT) or QWIP FPA detectors. With the exclusive use of cooled detectors all Taurus cameras have an excellent thermal resolution in addition to its high speed. The Taurus camera covers SWIR, MWIR or LWIR spectral ranges. IRCAM offers a complete thermal camera systems consisting of camera, lens, control unit and analytical software for outstanding results. |
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John Clark, Tel: 01908 326308 Top of Page |
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Meca Electronics V-Line Power Divider/Combiners cover all wireless bands from 0.8 - 2.2 GHz and are available in sixteen models from 2-way through to 16-way configurations. All models are available with either SMA-Female of N-Female connector styles. Mounting plates are also available to make for effortless mounting of the V-Line Power Divider/Combiners to walls, ceilings and rack assemblies for BTS and IBW projects. 4-40 screws are included. |
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Andrew Shannon, Tel: 01908 326 340
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Lumenera's new Le575 family of 5 megapixel network cameras are designed specifically for the video surveillance industry. The Le575 delivers unsurpassed image quality, setting a new standard for the high level of image detail security professionals have come to expect of IP cameras. With 16 times the resolution of analogue or VGA cameras, the cost-effective Le575 is ideally suited for face and vehicle licence plates recognition, producing exceptionally crisp images suitable for digital zoom within a DVR/NVR system. The progressive scan image sensor can be easily paired with a wide selection of off-the-shelf megapixel lenses in a ½" optical format. Streaming 2560 x 1920 resolution at up to 6 frames per second, the Le575 transmits high quality JPEG images across a standard 10/100BaseT network interface. This camera is available in colour and is offered with an optional true day/night variant with a field-proven filter mechanism to provide outstanding night time performance. Lumenera can also provide a selection of weatherproof enclosures. |
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John Clark, Tel: 01908 326 308 or download the Le575 datasheet Top of Page |
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Nitronex in conjunction with Prescient Wireless have designed a GaN-on-Si Broadband Doherty Power Amplifier for WiMAX applications. Based on Nitronex's existing NPT251015 power transistor, the design provides 6W linear output power from 2.5 to 2.7 GHz while achieving >35% efficiency, 10dB gain, and <2.0% EVM with digital pre-distortion. The inherent low output capacitance and high efficiency of GaN-on-Si are a natural fit for the Doherty architecture. Typical performance numbers were taken using a mobile WiMAX waveform defined as a single carrier OFDMA 64-QAM ¾ with a 10 MHz channel bandwidth. 6 watts of output power is achieved with a 9.5 dB PAR A 0.01% probability on the CCDF during the transmit portion of a 50% duty cycle TTD signal. The GaN-on-Si broadband Doherty power amplifier is suitable for carriers that require higher efficiency and broader bandwidth at the same time.
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Andrew Shannon, Tel: 01908 326 340
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FerroxFoil is a flexible sheet filled with EMI absorbing material. It is effective against electromagnetic waves in a broad frequency spectrum. It can be wrapped easily around any shape, which makes it applicable in a variety of applications. The absorptive material is a distributed magnetic material, available in four grades: 5F1 for high frequency, 5R1 for high resistivity, 5T1 for metal shielding in HF RFID transponder applications, 5W1 for wideband suppression. Applications: wherever radiated EMI is present, either prevention of radiated EMI or protection against incoming EMI.Examples of use: |
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Geraldine Lama, Tel: 01908 326 358 or Karen Young, Tel: 01908 326 355 or download the FerroxFoil flyer Top of Page |
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Lumenera's new Lu173, Lu273 and Lu373 single board cameras are a cost-effective solution for applications requiring small form factor megapixel resolutions, fast frame rates, high dynamic range, and high sensitivity in uncontrolled lighting environments. An ultra-small sensor head measuring 2½ cm x 1½ cm, and slim processing board make these cameras an excellent fit for reduced space systems such as handhelds, unmanned vehicles and discrete surveillance cameras or in space constraint applications. A flex cable between the sensor head and processing board can be extended up to 10 cm, allowing the sensor head to be mounted at a variety of angles. Megapixel resolution provides for a wide field of view commonly found in cameras with a much larger factor, while a high-speed driver delivers up to 30 fps - suitable for fast-event image capture and quality control in high-throughput manufacturing environments. |
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John Clark, Tel: 01908 326 308 or download the Lu173, Lu273 & Lu373 datasheets Top of Page |
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The Photon ModeScan Model 1780 Beam Profiling System from Photon Inc. measures the M² beam propagation ratio and associated ISO 11146 parameters in real time. The ModeScan Model 1780 uses a patented technique with 10 reflective surfaces to form 10 simultaneous images of the beam onto a CCD detector array. It measures and updates M² and other beam parameters at a rate over 20 Hz, and it analyses continuous-wave, pulsed and single-shot lasers over the wavelength range of 250 - 1100nm. This compact and portable system measures 62 x 140 x 120 mm with an IEEE-1394 "FireWire" interface, and is designed to occupy a minimum of optical bench space. To demonstrate the speed of Photon's new real time measurement system, Photon continuously measured the M² parameter of a single laser over 1 million times in 11 hours. This is believed to be the most times any laser M² parameter has ever been measured. As with all Photon products, the ModeScan Model 1780 generates NIST traceable measurements. |
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Herve Boisson, Tel: 01908 326 313 or download the ModeScan Model 1780 datasheet Top of Page |
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Skyworks have released a series of GaAs Schottky Barrier Flip Chip Diodes, which produces excellent frequency performance up to millimeter wave range in a mechanically robust, small form factor. The series is comprised of a single junction device, DMK2790-000, and an anti-parallel pair, DMK2308-000. These products offer very low series resistance and capacitance, typically available only in beam lead devices, but without the fragility of beam leads. The DMK2790-000 anti-parallel pair is well suited for use in sub-harmonically pumped mixers or in limiting circuits. These diodes are designed to be mounted on hard or soft substrate printed circuit boards with conductive epoxy or solder. Typical applications include mixers or detectors in point-to-point millimetre wave radios, collision avoidance automotive radars, adaptive cruise control radar systems etc. |
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| For further information contact Andrew Shannon, Tel: 01908 326 340
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Ferroxtag is a new family of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) Tags with a high magnetic permeability antenna core from Ferroxcube. RFID is a generic term for technologies that use radio waves to identify items. Ferroxtag key feature is the antenna: instead of using a simple air coil, the magnetic field is attracted by a high permeability ferrite that drives the field through the antenna. The antenna is parallel to the item, instead of perpendicular, making the tag almost independent of the item material. No need to worry about electromagnetic reflections on metals. Ferroxtag is suit bale for identifying high value products such as laptops, computers, medical equipment and also industrial boxes, pallets, beer kegs and gas cylinders.Ferroxtags are available in two different encapsulation, both robust and easy to mount: Ferroxtag (FXT) with Bar Code: a high frequency (13.56 MHz) RFID tag with the ID number bar code printed on the encapsulation. This allows fast automatic reading through RFID technology, keeping the possibility to read it with a standard bar code reader. RFID and optical identification complement each other in this Ferroxtag with Bar Code. The encapsulation protects the device and eases the mounting of items by means of the adhesive sticker supplied in the back (more information). Ferroxtag on Metal Screw Box: a high frequency (13.56 MHz) RFID tag optimised for identification of metallic items. It can be screwed to the item and/or stuck on it with the bottom side adhesive tape. The overall dimension of the Ferroxtag on Metal Screw Box including the holes for screw is 25 mm x 12.5 mm x 5mm (more information). |
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Geraldine Lama, Tel: 01908 326 358 or
Karen Young, Tel: 01908 326 355
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Honeywell has expanded the HIH series to include the HIH-4030 and HIH-4031 Humidity Sensors with surface mount capability. The 4030/31 series is available in tape and reel packaging for use in high-volume, automated pick-and-place manufacturing eliminating lead misalignment to printed circuit boards through-hole. The HIH-4030/31 features near-linear output to provide instrumentation-quality sensor performance in a low profile package with a low current draw. Both the HIH-4030 and HIH-4031 are covered integrated circuit humidity sensors. The HIH-4031 is condensation-resistant and feature a hydrophobic filter, which provides resistance to common contaminants including dirt, dust, oils and common environmental chemicals. Potential applications include residential and commercial environmental controls, battery-powered systems, medical equipment, dehumidifiers, metrology, industrial refrigeration and industrial-grade printers and copiers, high-end dryers and transportation. |
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| For further information contact Richard Turner, Tel: 01908 326 359 Top of Page |
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Due to recent updates to our website, Linecards & Catalogues are now easily accessible from our website. You can now download catalogues for Laser & Optics, RF & Microwave and Fibre Optic products, and Linecards for the RF & Microwave, IPE (Magnetics & Sensors), LOM & Test and Measurement, and the Fibre Optic divisions. You can also request for hard copies to be sent to you. For further information, please visit our website at www.bfioptilas.co.uk. |
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| For further information contact sales.uk@bfioptilas.com, Tel: 01908 326 326 Top of Page |
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| Exhibitions | ||
| Instrumentation Scotland & Offshore Systems 3 - 4 September 2008 Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, UK |
Stand No: 806 | |
| Embedded Systems Show 1 - 2 October 2008 The NEC, Birmingham, UK |
Stand No: 335 | |
| Night Vision 22 - 23 October 2008 Olympia Exhibition Centre, London, UK |
Stand No: 71 | |
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For further information, please visit our website or email us at sales.uk@bfioptilas.com |
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