Request InfoFARO Technologies Inc., PhotonicsNutfield Technology Inc. has unveiled the miniature Class 1 QuantumDrive-1500 servo amplifier, which features an output power amplifier with improved performance, low-noise components that maximize the signal-to-noise ratio, low-drift components that reduce the effects of temperature variation, and a self-resetting fuse. The galvanometer-based amplifier can be configured to accept ±3-, 5- or 10-V input and accepts input power from ±15 to ±24 VDC. The circuits provide soft start/stop action, over position, open circuit, automatic gain control fail and over/undervoltage protection for laser...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics.com 9/7/2023Fiber Laser Engraving MachineThe Monport GI Master Oscillator Power Amplifier (MOPA) fiber laser engraving machine from Monport Laser features a lightweight and portable design with a 90° rotating vertical arm. The...WEBINARSPhotonics.com 11/12/2020Optical and Electrical Microsystems for Advanced Biomedical Imaging and DiagnosisMedical diagnosis heavily depends on innovative methods for biomedical imaging. New system concepts that combine miniaturized optical MEMS components, such as scanning mirrors and spatial light...Photonics.com 1/19/2021Advancements in High-Power Semiconductor LasersVertical integration in high-power semiconductor lasers helps when addressing a variety of applications in pumping, materials processing, medical, and more. Jörg Neukum describes a series...Photonics.com 3/27/2024Precision Planning: Simplified Laser Scanning with Predictive SoftwareConventional controllers for laser scan systems do not allow to predict the actual path of the laser beam on the work piece. A tedious process of testing different parameters and delay settings...Photonics.com 1/12/2023A Proven, Portable, and PIC-Based Methodology for Cultivating a Next-Generation WorkforceWith the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act and growing demand for photonic integrated circuit technology, the semiconductor industry is once again gaining momentum. But even as the U.S. rebuilds...PHOTONICS BUYERS' GUIDE CATEGORIESLinear AmplifiersA linear amplifier is an amplifier in which the input and output pulse heights are directly proportional.