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September 2010
LR-4 Digital Receiver
The LR-4 Series photodiode receiver modules are designed for use in scientific, industrial, educational and OEM
applications. The compact size of the units allows them to be easily fitted into the most confined spaces.
The units are optimized for detection of laser beam radiation and are suitable for applications such as parts
counters, safety systems, access management, security systems and machine automation.
The compact size and basic cylindrical shape of the LR-4 photodiode receiver module allows it to be mounted
permanently or temporarily to suit most end user applications. Standard wiring configuration applies RED (+ve),
BLUE (-ve), and YELLOW (output).
August 2010
Optoelectronic Sockets
Customers will appreciate knowing that production line PCB assembly problems with Optoelectronic device lead soldering and thermal damage is eliminated.
No worry about “lead free” high temperature soldering.
Reduced handling means reduced ESD problems, no cleaning solution on the device window, no humidity or extreme temperature damage.
Keep Optoelectronic devices properly stored until ready to plug-in to the Andon socket.
Andon management has over 45 years experience in high-rel socket manufacturing. The contact was developed by John O Tate, President, for the aerospace industry for severe shock and vibration environments.
VIEW ANDON OPTOELECTRONIC DATA SHEETS AND CATALOGUE
July 2010
Radiation Detectors, Instruments and Systems
Our latest newsletter features a complete range of radiation detectors instruments and systems.
Included are features on :-
To download your copy of this newsletter click here
June 2010
Non contact infrared temperature sensing solution
The MD-0003 Series Temperature Sensor Module infrared thermometer is the low cost solution for non-contact temperature measurements. The sensor is integrated with signal conditioning that reliably produces a calibrated temperature output in a plug and play package, with options. Programmable outputs and flexible supplies yield a turnkey solution for medical, consumer, commercial and industrial applications. Available to support the MD Series Temperature Sensor m
odule is and evaluation Kit (MD-0004) which allows developers to configure the TSM for virtually any application quickly. Customers can quickly evaluate the TSM for temperature ranges, optics, etc. to find the best configuration to meet their application needs without the need to design any additional hardware. Once the best configuration is established, customers can easily configure the TSM for their own use. The evaluation kit consists of FS USB evaluation board(EVB), pre-programmed with USB a boot loader and demonstration firmware, a standard USB cable for use in communicating with the board, an MD-0003 TSM detector, CD-ROM, containing the PC USB HID driver and evaluation software and a quick start guide.
More information on MD-0003 Temperature sensor module
More information on MD-0004 Customer Evaluation kit
May 2010
PCX-9000 Series Pulsed/CW Laser Diode Driver
Alrad Electronics have announced the introduction of the PCX-9000 Series Pulsed/CW laser diode driver from IXYS Corporation a leaderin power semiconductors for power conversion and motion control applications. 
Consisting of five distinct instruments, the PCX-9000 Series features an intuitive new user interface designed to make the PCX-9000 Series easy to operate. With up to 600A of pulsed current, the PCX-9000 Series provides one of the most powerful standard current sources commercially available that is designed to drive the highest power diode lasers, bars and arrays. The instrument is air cooled and available in 200A, 400A and 600A configurations with an internal power supply option available for both the 200A and 400A units. The PCX-9000 Series is a power MOSFET based pulsed driver utilizing IXYS’ power MOSFETs.
More information on PCX-9000 laser diode driver
March 2010
Photodiodes for infrared industrial sensing
Centronic series 9IR photodiodes offer high sensitivity in the mid infrared. They are fabricated using GaAlAsSb/GaInAsSb heterostructures and are particularly well suited to applications in the 1.8-2.3 µm range. Packaging options include standard TO housings with or without thermoelectric cooling as well as chip on board. These devices are particularly well suited for applications based on absorption analysis.
Applications include:-
The LR-4 Series of photodiode receiver modules is designed for use in scientific, industrial, educational and OEM applications. The LR-4 series offers a versatile and cost effective solution to suit most receiver requirements. The unit includes reverse polarity and over voltage protection and is available in a range of pre-set optical threshold levels.
For more information call 01635 30345 now
February 2010
New Product -PCX-7451 225A Quasi-CW Laser Diode
Driver
The PCX-7451 is an air-cooled, high power pulsed current source designed to drive
laser diodes, bars and arrays. It delivers current pulses variable from 20A to 225A.
Selectable pulse widths can vary from 15μS to 5mS, with rise times and fall times of
5μS to 1mS, and pulse repetition frequencies are variable from single shot to 5 KHz
with duty cycles limited by total power dissipation. More information on PCX-7451 Laser diode driver
January 2010
New laser glasses - No more fitovers
Finally. A functional, fashionable and affordable solution for prescription laser eyewear.
Style 34
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November 2009
Centronic ASD Series integrate high performance single element photodiodes coupled to a high input impedance op-amp to create a low noise, high gain photodetector. Light falling on the active area of the photodiode causes the output voltage to swing positive with respect to ground. The photodiode has been optimised for sensitivity to near infrared wavelengths. The detector and circuit are hermetically sealed in an industry standard TO5 package with a flat glass window. More information
October 2009
ZM12 and ZM18 lasers make industrial laser applications easy
The ZM12 and ZM18 Laser series from Z-LASER offer a wide range of products for industrial applications such as positioning guides, machine vision and in industries like wood, textile, stone, food, automotive and medical.
The lasers are compact and allow for easy mounting and positioning using a threaded connection. All lasers are powered by low voltage power supplies including 4-6V and 5 -30VDC The ZM12 series can be fitted with red, infrared or green laser diodes.
The ZM18 lasers offer more features than the ZM12 lasers such as IP67 housing (fully waterproof),variable intensity, modulation and an option for blue lasers as well as red, infrared and green.
All lasers can be fitted with a wide variety of laser powers and various optics to generate single or multi lines or circles, grids, patterns making the laser series highly versatile for an enormous range of different applications.
To download data sheets click the links below:-
ZM12B1- Basic version powered 4-6V - diode powers up to 100mW
ZM12B2- Basic version powered 5-30V - diode powers up to 200mW
ZM12 Green - green diode version
ZM18B - Basic version powered 5-30V - diode power up to 200mW
ZM18S - has variable intensity control
ZM18H - includes modulation feature
ZM18 Green - green diode version.
September 2009
NUCLEAR COUNTING EQUIPMENT
from Spectrum Techniques, LLC.
Applications include teaching modern physics, chemistry and biology, health physics training, nuclear medicine and research.
More information on Nuclear Counting Equipment and Systems
Products include:
August 2009
Motion Sensor Module
Dexter Research the Thermopile detector specialist has introduced a motion presence sensor for smart detection systems. Designed for “smart washrooms”, “smart homes”
and other “smart” appli
cations, the Motion Sensing – Presence Sensor from Dexter Research Center
is targeted for high volume, cost sensitive, drop in
applications, where the system designer is
interested in a fully functional subsystem, with
minimum cost and integration effort. The passive
infrared sensor forms the heart of this compact system (measures just 17.8mm x 25.4mm),
which requires little power to operate and meets or
exceeds all industry standard measures for quality
and consistency including ISO, RoHS, QS, CE,
UL, among others.
Internal thresholds can be utilized for flexible
operation, including variable samples, triggers,
distances, time delays, and alarm outputs. The
three output lines provide PWM, trigger, and
analog detector output allowing ease of system
integration. The Motion Sensing – Presence
Sensor features wide power supply tolerances, is
designed for two (2) AAA battery operation, and
can operate below 2.0Vdd. Optimized for
extended battery life, the module consumes approximately 8pA when in sleep mode, thus
providing long interval service cycles. More info on Motion Sensor Module
July 2009
Photodetectors for all applications. 
Alrad now offers the Centronic range of photo detectors. The range consists of Photometric response detectors, general purpose silicon sensors, near infrared photodetectors, high speed infra red pulse sensing detectors, UV photodiodes and eye response detectors. The latest addition to the Centronic range of detectors is the ASD Series which integrate high performance single element photodiodes coupled to a high input impedance op-amp to create a low noise, high gain photodetector. Light falling on the active area of the photodiode causes the output voltage to swing positive with respect to ground. The photodiode has been optimised for sensitivity to near infrared wavelengths. The detector and circuit are hermetically sealed in an industry standard TO5 package with a flat glass window. Customer specified options include tailoring the photo response and transimpedance gain of the device. Alternative packaging can include multi-channel, thermoelectrically cooled, fibre coupled formats.
More information on Centronic Photodetectors
May 2009
Lead Sulphide and Lead Selenide detectors are offered from Agiltron
Agiltron is a leading producer of infrared detector products in the 1 to 5.5 micron wavelength region. Through the acquisition of SensArray Infrared, Agiltron is perfecting the proprietary technologies of fabricating lead salt detectors accumulated well over twenty years.
Lead salt detectors operate in photoconductive mode that become less resistant upon infrared radiation. They absorb energy selectively in the infrared bands of 1-3µm (PbS) and 3-5µm (PbSe), respectively. They are either operated at room temperature or thermoelectrially cooled, and can be equipped with integrated optical filters, pre-amplifiers or multiplexed amplifiers for arrays.
Typical applications include moisture measurement, gas sensing, and chemical analysis. All packages are 100% tested and available for immediate delivery.We offer standard and customized lead selenide (PbSe) and lead sulfide (PbS) infrared detectors and infrared arrays. These detectors are manufactured in accordance with ISO quality control standard. Agiltron offer extensive customer support.
For more information click on the links below:- (pdf files)
April 2009
New Green Laser module 
The Green Laser Module is a versatile and cost effective solution, ideally suited to many industrial and OEM applications where a quality green spot is required. The green laser module comes in fixed output powers ranging from 0.4mW -10mW and measures 16mm diam x 32mm long.
This Green Laser Module provides a well collimated laser light source and comes with a brass body, perfect for heatsink. The GLM also comes with high quality glass optics, ensuring a well defined green laser spot. (see the GLM data sheet for further specifications).
The versatility of the green laser module allows it be operated either off a battery pack containing 3 re-chargeable AA batteries or DC input voltages ranging from 9-32V DC. There is also the option for either a 110V AC or 240V mains power. The standard package operates off 3-5V DC. Another option is to operate the green laser off an AC/DC power supply.
The Green Laser Module comes with either a focused or collimated beam and can be used with the Style 3 Module Mount. Being 5 times brighter than a red laser of the equivalent output power, the Green Laser Module is an excellent choice for your next application.
March 2009
Laser 3000™ Veterinary laser
Laserex introduces the NEW Laser 3000™ Veterinary laser. This product is the latest in a line of successful laser therapy units developed by Laserex for the world-wide market. The Laser 3000™ was developed in response to the ever increasing demand for a high powered, hand-held unit that can be used by Veterinarians both in the office or out in the field, with ease.
Unlike some veterinary lasers that are bulky, the Laser 3000™ is an ergonomically designed and lightweight veterinary laser, making it ideal for use by the Professional Veterinarian. The unit is ideal to treat horses, greyhounds as well as other animals for various pain conditions and injuries. More info
February 2009
Two new laser product families ZM-18 and ZM-12 are ready to launch
The new products have a threaded connector and can be used in a wide range of industrial applications with a number of different optics. The lasers are available in a range of power outputs generating red, infrared or green laser lines. Click the links below for more information.
M12 red or IR * M12 green * M18 red or IR * M18 green -all files are pdf files
Have you seen our "laser newsletter". It has information on all the latest laser projectors
January 2009
Dr Sjuts Optotechnik GmbH has launched a new web site for the company's range of Channel Electron Multipliers 
Dr Sjuts is a well established supplier of ceramic electron multipliers.
The new web site has a vast amount of information on electron multipliers and is a must for anyone using the product. It not only includes details of the entire product range but also advises on the handling of channel electron multipliers, such as, mounting, electrical connections, vacuum baking, storage and cleaning of CEM's.
Also there is a useful section on quality testing of CEM's, preamplifier details and complete measurement systems.
CEMs are used in a wide variety of applications including:-
| Ultraviolet Photoemission Spectroscopy (UPS)
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| X-Ray Photoemission Spectroscopy (XPS)
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| Time-of-flight Spectrometry (TOF)
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| Multi-Ion Counting SSMS
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| Mass Spectrometry (MS)
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| Auger Spectroscopy
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| Isotope Ratio Measurements
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| Spot-Profile-Analysis LEED (SPA-LEED)
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| Electron-Electron-Loss-Spectroscopy |
| Neutral Particles Analysis (NPA)
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| Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA)
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This must see web site can be found here
December 2008
AltLAS Yb YAG LASER
The latest product to be launched by ALTECHNA the high power laser product specialist. The AltLAS Yb YAG passively Q-Switched laser. The laser will be of interest to you if you are involved in applications such as laser induced fluorescence, test and measurement systems, environmental sensing,
biodetection and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy.
The AltLAS series offers excellent beam quality,high repetition rate, high pulse energy, high output power and small footprint.
November 2008
Thermo Electrically Cooled TEC Laser
The new LDM-10 TEC laser module is suitable for machine vision, industrial inspection, particle counting, confocal microscopy and bioinstrumentation applications.
The TEC laser module comes with a 12 month Manufacturer’s warranty. The reliable and rugged nature of the TEC laser makes it a highly sought product by companies for use in their OEM projects.
A number of different beam shaping optics are available with the LDM-10 TEC. Line generating optics can be used that will produce a laser line of virtually any length.the data sheet (pdf) for further information
For further information or to download a data sheet
October 2008
ALRAD will be exhibiting at the W8 WORKING WITH WOOD exhibition
This exhibition will take place between the 26-29th October 2008 at the NEC Birmingham. Alrad will feature its range of laser line guides and 2D and 3D laser systems for the woodworking industry.
Alrad will be on stand number P58 and ready to welcome you. You can register as a visitor to the exhibition
September 2008
Have you seen the new Dexter Thermopile sensor web site yet?
Since 1977, Dexter Sensing has been the preferred provider of infrared thermopile detectors for science and industry. Today they offer the world’s largest selection of thermopile-based solutions including high-quality, high-output Bismuth-Antimony thin film and silicon-based infrared-sensing thermopile detectors.
They offer standard detectors in high volumes. They also customize detectors for specific system needs. Integrated modules serve as complete sensing subsystems.
Customers in many industries – scientific research, automotive, aerospace, home appliances, security systems, medical equipment, and more – now rely on Dexter Research for the highest-performance detectors.
This year Dexter launched a new look web site. It incorporates:-
Take a look now
April 2008
New Extreme high resolution X-Ray detector
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| 4024 (H) x 2680 (V), 3 frames/sec. | |
| 2012 (H) x 1340 (V), 6 frames/sec. (2 x 2 Binning) | |
| Resolution: > 25 lp/mm | |
| Energy range: 20 keV up to 150 keV | |
| X-Ray protection of the sensor by integrated fibre optics | |
| Detector area: 36 (H) x 24 (V) mm | |
| No distortion, no shading | |
| No mechanical shutter | |
| Option: Peltier cooled for longer exposure times | |
October 2007
New Passive INFRARED sensor module for motion detection
Announcing the new ST60 with Integrated Module. Our Motion Detection — Presence Sensor is targeted for high volume, cost sensitive, drop in applications, where the system designer is interested in a fully functional subsystem, with minimum cost and effort. The passive infrared sensor forms the heart of the system, requires little power to operate and meets or exceeds all industry standard measures for quality and consistency. Designed for “smart washrooms”, “smart homes” and other “smart” applications, the ST60 with Integrated Module is small with a full spectrum output and its battery life provides long service cycles — the heart of “smart” only from Dexter Research. More info
September 2007
Laser Goggles
Are you looking for Quality Laser Goggles? Alrad Electronics is pleased to be able to offer you the NoIR range of LaserShields high quality laser goggles. More
August 2007
Laser Projectors and 2D/3D Laser Projection Systems
Industrial laser projectors for the woodworking applications-various line lengths from 1m to 20m-red or green lasers available
2D/3D laser projectors for help in laying out work pieces- can be used for many applications including roof trusses, wooden frame construction, stairs etc
March 2007
New WDXRF analyser launched for analysis of zirconium or phosphorous pre-treatment applications.
A new light element Portaspec WDXRF analyser has been launched by Cianflone Scientific the leading USA manufacturer of WDXRF systems. The new model named the 2501XLE is designed to analyse solids, powders or solutions and has analysis options for Al, Si, P,S,Cl,K, Ca and Zr and can be used for analysis of zirconium or phosphorous pre-treatment. The system is controlled from a notebook PC with installed software. More
February 2007
New Pearson Current Monitor
Pearson Electronics have announced the Model 6027 current monitor a coaxial current monitor that allows you to easily measure current within a coaxial cable system. More
January 2007
New Tiny Silicon Thermopile with high performance.
Alrad Electronics has announced the introduction of the ST120, a small thermopile detector that offers high output in a silicon-based chip. Developed by Dexter Research in the USA using their industry-leading internal optimization program, the ST120 is believed to outperform any competitor with same active area.
The new single-channel silicon-based thermopile provides lowest cost solutions in a small active area of 1.2mm x 1.2mm in a TO-5 package. Performing at a time constant of 25ms with nitrogen encapsulation gas, the ST120 delivers a very low Temperature Coefficient of Responsivity of minus 0.04%/°C. This detector has a very short thermal shock response to ambient temperature change.
The new device is available with many of the long list of optical filter options. An optional Internal 30kW 5% NTC chip thermistor provides ambient package temperature measurement. Also available, an internal aperture precisely defines active area for applications with field-of-view and/or spot size requirements.
The company believes that the ST120 will become the preferred detector for gas analysis. It is well suited to multi element applications, and is excellent for non-contact temperature, fire suppression, and for use as a horizon sensor.
A volume manufacturer, as well as the global centre of expertise for infrared detectors since 1977, Dexter Research Center, Inc., Dexter, Michigan, offers 30 models and over 600 products, which is believed to be more than all competitors combined. Enjoying record growth in 2005, Dexter Research continues to lead the industry in the design, development and production of high quality, high output thin film and silicon-based infrared sensing thermopile sensors.
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