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Fast opto-couplers block 50kV/µs for industrial PLCs

Toshiba high-speed industrial photo-coupler package

Toshiba is aiming at industrial programmable logic controllers with fast surface-mount photocouplers that have hysteresis in the signal path. They are amplified types with threshold detection and an open-drain output. Operation is across -40 to +125°C and the secondary side will run from between 2.7 and 5.5V, consuming ~1mA. Operation is specified at 3.3 and 5V. Input-referred hysteresis is typically ...

Five different IR LEDs and a photodiode in the same package for spectroscopy

Marktech MTMD142345PDT38 multi led photodiode combo

Marktech had revealed the latest in its line of sensors which combine many LEDs of different wavelengths with a photodiode. MTMD142345PDT38 has five LEDs at 1.04, 1.2, 1.3, 1.46 and 1.55μm, plus an InGaAs photodiode sensitive across 600 – 1,750nm, all individually addressable and hermetically sealed into a TO-5 metal can. This short-wave infra-red (SWIR) combinations is “ideal for infrared ...

Sponsored content: Extended assortment of Mean Well products

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Over the last decades, Mean Well has become one of the most recognisable global providers of power supply modules and converters. However, its product range also includes a broad selection of other solutions, such as KNX equipment for building automation systems. The assortment described below includes modules compatible with the KNX system, i.e. a standard applied in home and industrial ...

Industrial colour and mono cameras with Sony IMX662 sensor

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Imaging Development Systems (IDS) is offering Sony’s IMX662 1/2.45 inch 2.16 Mpixel sensor in both colour and monochrome cameras. U3-38C0XCP comes in a completely closed 29 x 29 x 17mm zinc die-cast housing with an integral C-mount lens holder. “The sensors belonging to Sony’s Starvis 2 series are designed for maximum light sensitivity,” according to IDS. “We offer this rolling ...

TO-8 SPAD has internal cooling for low dark count

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Hamamatsu Photonics has launched a TO-8 canned SPAD (single photon avalanche photodiode) with an in-built thermoelectric cooler. Called S16835, there are two models, which differ in the width* of their sensors: 54µm or 100µm. In standard operating conditions (25°C ambient, -20°C SPAD) typical dark currents are 15 or 60 count/s respectively (50 or 200 count/s max). Terminal capacitance and gain ...

Road sense wins at Las Vegas

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Demonstrations of automotive technology at CES paved the way for autonomous driving and emphasised the role of sensors and AI in vehicle systems, reports Caroline Hayes. Automotive radar has been described as one of the most significant additions to vehicles in the past two decades. In a 3D form, measuring azimuth (horizontal angle) distance and velocity, radar is used in ...

Green and blue lasers in TO-38 and TO-56 metal can packages

Rutronik Osram TO38 laser diode

Osram has introduced green and blue laser diodes in TO-38 and TO-56 metal can packages. “The laser diodes are available with different optical power levels: 10, 20, 30, 50 and 100mW,” according to component distributor Rutronik, which is stocking the parts. “To ensure eye protection, the green laser diodes in the TO56 housing have an integrated photodiode that monitors and ...

Antimony alloy cuts noise in 1.55μm InGaAs photodiodes

Phlux Aura 1550nm InGaAs APD

University of Sheffield spin-out Phlux has announced its first product, a family of 1,550nm avalanche photodiodes. Called Aura, the infra-red devices are built using antimony alloy modified InGaAs. “The resulting sensors can be operated with APD gains up to 120, enabling even the smallest signals above the noise floor of a connected trans-impedance amplifier to be amplified,” according to the ...

Winner – Diodes LED Lighting Product of the Year

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According to the judges, the AL5887 offers a number of benefits to customers and is a more sustainable choice than other LED drivers on the market. One judge in particular remarked on the ultra-low shutdown low power saving mode. Shortlist * Diodes – AL5887 dual digital interface, multi-channel LED driver for RGB and single colour, solid state lighting * Indie ...

First data on high-intensity XPG-4 leds

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Cree has released preliminary data on the lens-less ‘high intensity’ (HI) variant of its recently introduced XPG-4 leds (3A 10W 3.3 x 3.3mm). “A first in the XPG series, this version promises unparalleled candela and throw for the most demanding lighting needs,” according to component distributor Cutter Electronics, which will be stocking the parts – and pointed out that the ...