Optoelectronics

Spirent Showcases Advanced Ethernet Validation Solutions at OFC 2024

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

The latest of its test platforms for validating the reliability, high performance, and interoperability of Ethernet technologies, the B3 Appliance will debut at the 2024 OFC Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, March 26-28 in booth #1515.

Key Points: 
  • The latest of its test platforms for validating the reliability, high performance, and interoperability of Ethernet technologies, the B3 Appliance will debut at the 2024 OFC Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, March 26-28 in booth #1515.
  • As a vendor-neutral test system, the Spirent B3 800G Appliance will help accelerate 800G deployments to enable the networking industry to power new applications running AI/ML.
  • “High density 800G test solutions are critical for validating the performance of 800G modules,” said Gerry Wong, CEO at CIG.
  • In today’s environment, where time-to-market of next-gen solutions is condensed, test and assurance solutions capable of evaluating beta technologies are invaluable.

EQS-News: HENSOLDT achieves strong growth in 2023 financial year with high order intake and increased profitability

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

With order intake at EUR 2,087 million, the high order intake of the previous year was even exceeded (previous year: EUR 1,993 million).

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  • With order intake at EUR 2,087 million, the high order intake of the previous year was even exceeded (previous year: EUR 1,993 million).
  • Driven by the positive business development, adjusted EBITDA increased by 12.8% to EUR 329 million (previous year: EUR 292 million).
  • The adjusted EBITDA margin excluding pass-through business was in line with expectations at 19.9% (guidance for the 2023 financial year: >19%).
  • Between October 2023 and January 2024 alone, HENSOLDT recorded an order intake of around EUR 1.1 billion, to which all business units contributed.

Laser Processing Market worth $11.0 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The Solid lasers play a crucial role in laser processing due to their unique characteristics, reliability, and suitability for various applications.

Key Points: 
  • The Solid lasers play a crucial role in laser processing due to their unique characteristics, reliability, and suitability for various applications.
  • The importance of these lasers in laser processing is evident across different industries where precision, efficiency, and versatility are essential.
  • Laser processing is widely favored in the aerospace industry for its exceptional precision, material versatility, and ability to handle complex geometries.
  • The report profiles key players in laser processing companies such as Coherent Corp. (US), TRUMPF (Germany), Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd (China), IPG Photonics Corporation (US), Jenoptik AG (Germany), and others.

Laser Processing Market worth $11.0 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The Solid lasers play a crucial role in laser processing due to their unique characteristics, reliability, and suitability for various applications.

Key Points: 
  • The Solid lasers play a crucial role in laser processing due to their unique characteristics, reliability, and suitability for various applications.
  • The importance of these lasers in laser processing is evident across different industries where precision, efficiency, and versatility are essential.
  • Laser processing is widely favored in the aerospace industry for its exceptional precision, material versatility, and ability to handle complex geometries.
  • The report profiles key players in laser processing companies such as Coherent Corp. (US), TRUMPF (Germany), Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd (China), IPG Photonics Corporation (US), Jenoptik AG (Germany), and others.

Applied Optoelectronics Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results Conference Call

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Applied Optoelectronics will host a conference call and webcast for analysts and investors to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and outlook for its first quarter 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 3:30 p.m. Central Time the same day.

Key Points: 
  • Applied Optoelectronics will host a conference call and webcast for analysts and investors to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and outlook for its first quarter 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 3:30 p.m. Central Time the same day.
  • To participate in the call, please dial 844-890-1794 and ask to be joined to the Applied Optoelectronics call.
  • A live audio webcast of the conference call and supplemental financials will be accessible from the company's Investor Relations website at investors.ao-inc.com .
  • Following the webcast, an archived version will be available on the website for one year.

Vishay Intertechnology’s New Proximity Sensor Offers Idle Current Down to 5 μA in Compact 2.0 mm x 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm SMD Package

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Featuring a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL36828P combines a photodiode, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), 16-bit ADC, and smart dual I²C slave address in a compact 2.0 mm by 1.0 mm by 0.5 mm surface-mount package.

Key Points: 
  • Featuring a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL36828P combines a photodiode, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), 16-bit ADC, and smart dual I²C slave address in a compact 2.0 mm by 1.0 mm by 0.5 mm surface-mount package.
  • Compared to previous-generation solutions, the proximity sensor released today offers a 20 % smaller package, 20 % lower idle current of 5 μA, and 40 % higher sunlight cancellation up to 140 klx.
  • The device offers a programmable interrupt function that allows designers to specify high and low thresholds to reduce continuous communication with the microcontroller.
  • The VCSEL wavelength peaks at 940 nm and has no visible “red-tail.” The sensor is RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and Vishay Green.

OSI Systems Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Financial Results

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

OSI Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSI Systems”) (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • OSI Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSI Systems”) (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023.
  • The Company's book-to-bill ratio was 1.0 for the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
  • The adjusted operating margin expanded to 22.1% in the fiscal 2024 second quarter compared to 14.7% in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.
  • The financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations from those financial results should be carefully evaluated.

Coherent Introduces VCSEL-Based Illumination Module Platform for Short- and Mid-Range Automotive and Industrial LiDAR

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Using eight 940 nm vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) modules, Coherent has demonstrated a solution with several selectively addressable horizontal slices of the field of illumination (FOI).

Key Points: 
  • Using eight 940 nm vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) modules, Coherent has demonstrated a solution with several selectively addressable horizontal slices of the field of illumination (FOI).
  • In addition to offering a compact form factor and excellent power conversion efficiency, the module is a much lower-cost alternative than using large addressable VCSEL arrays.
  • Coherent has a demonstrator available for its customers to explore multiple VCSEL module positioning configurations and scanning algorithms for various depth sensing modalities and types of scenery.
  • A voltage supply of only 21 V is required, which is much lower, and therefore more efficient, than existing LiDAR technology.

Coherent Introduces Dot Projector Modules for Depth Sensing in Consumer Electronics, Robotics, and Autonomous Vehicles

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in optical sensing for consumer electronics, today announced the introduction of dot projector modules for depth sensing in consumer electronics, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in optical sensing for consumer electronics, today announced the introduction of dot projector modules for depth sensing in consumer electronics, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
  • Dot projector modules from Coherent enable customers to design cameras that capture an entire scene at a broad angle and extended depth range even in bright outdoor lighting conditions, all while maintaining low power consumption.
  • The miniature dot projector modules are based on surface-mount technology (SMT) for seamless integration.
  • The dot projector modules can be combined with the flood illuminator modules from Coherent for long- and short-range imaging.

Optronics Introduces Industry's First Temperature-Sensitive Heated LED Lighting Family with Full Lifetime Warranty

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Friday, December 15, 2023

TULSA, Okla., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Optronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the release of its TLL75 Series LED flood beam work lights and STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail lights just in time for winter weather. The TLL75 Series LED flood beam work light is also being offered with an amber lens that is less reflective in snowy environments.

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  • Highly efficient and microprocessor-controlled, Optronics' new heated LED lamps automatically monitor ambient temperature and turn heating functions on and off as weather conditions change.
  • Most of the heated lamps on the market use filaments embedded in their lenses, much like a rear-window defroster.
  • Optronics' heated lamps begin the heating process at the core of the lamp, at the level of the circuit board.
  • "We're certainly not the first to offer a heated lamp, but no other lighting manufacturer has a heated LED lighting family with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace a lamp if even one diode fails," Smith added.