news digest ♦ Lasers
Opnext high-quality, reliable laser diodes are proven to consume a low operating current, which extends battery life, while still maintaining the integrity of the laser diode power in a variety of applications.
The HL45023TG will be shipping in sample quantities in February and is scheduled to be in mass production in April.
Opnext’s 404nm Violet LD to Lend a Helping Hand
The 500mW laser diode targeted at medical illumination, operates at a low current, saving on power and lowering manufacturer’s overall operating costs.
Opnext, a provider of high power, low operating current red and infrared laser diodes, has revealed the HL40023MG, a high power 404nm, 500mW violet laser diode for biomedical illumination applications, as well as direct imaging on PCB manufacturing surfaces.
The firm showcased the violet laser diode during the Photonics West 2011 conference.
Jaffe, VP of Business Development at Lumencor. “Lumencor is proud to be working with Opnext on this important class of powerful semiconductor sources.”
“We’re excited to bring another quality laser diode to market that helps companies like Lumencor develop a medical illumination system that uses a light source to perform medical imaging tests and research,” commented Tadayuki Kanno, President of Opnext’s devices business unit. “As the industry trend moves toward using higher power laser diodes, we will continue to develop innovative diodes with a low operating current.”
Opnext offers a broad spectrum of laser diode products that span 404nm to 850nm which consume a low operating current. This extends battery life, while still maintaining the integrity of the laser diode power in a variety of applications.
The HL40023MG is scheduled for mass production in February 2011.
Oclaro Announces Net Losses of $0.2 million
Despite revenues of $120.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the company lost out overall.
Oclaro, a provider of innovative optical communications and lasers, has announced the financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2011, which ended January 1, 2011.
Opnext Violet Laser Diode
Current biomedical and direct imaging system manufacturers are using solid state laser diodes that are large and consume tremendous amounts of power. Opnext says its HL40023MG device offers manufacturers the option to use a high power diode in a small 5.6mm package. With a typical operating current of 390mA, the HL40023MG provides 400mW of optical output power.
“We believe cost competitive, high intensity sources like Opnext’s 404nm lasers are critical to improving the capabilities of state-of-the-art instruments like high performance illuminators,” said Claudia
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“We delivered to our key financial metrics in the December quarter as expected,” said Alain Couder, president and CEO, Oclaro. “The strategic tone and tenure of the recent annual allotment and pricing process with major customers was positive. Market conditions remain strong, and we are expecting revenue growth in the seasonally softer March quarter.”
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