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Fiber Optics

Ruggedized couplers have use in undersea and space applications

May 17, 2024
HI REL ruggedized couplers are fused fiber-optic components deployed in environments such as undersea and space, where component replacement costs are prohibitive.
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Detectors & Imaging

Imaging spectral colorimeter features 13 interchangeable lenses

May 16, 2024
The WP525 instrument integrates a 24.6 Mpixel tristimulus-filtered imaging colorimeter with a high-accuracy reference spot spectroradiometer.
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Lasers & Sources

808 nm diode laser bar features two-junction configuration

May 15, 2024
An 808 nm diode laser bar employs a two-junction configuration to deliver 200 W of output with 100 A of input current.