Request InfoHamamatsu CorporationHamamatsu Corp.'s L8506 infrared LED emits a collimated light beam to produce the uniform light spot needed for use in optical encoders. The company says the device's high-speed response and reliability make it suitable for other applications that require a precision light source, such as in optical switches. The L8506 employs an aspheric lens that allows the LED to discharge a light beam with a directivity of ±5°. Typical specifications include a 4.3-mm spot size, response of 40 MHz and peak emission wavelength cutoff frequency of 870 nm. A nonconfined structure chip that does not easily...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaWEBINARSPhotonics.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 6/30/2021European Photonics Manufacturing Services Funded by ECThis event is supported by the European initiatives presented and is moderated by EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium. The European Commission is helping companies access the...Photonics.com 10/27/2021Fiber Optic Solutions for Medical DevicesSteve Allen provides a brief overview and examples of procedures that continue to push adoption and proliferation of optical fiber-based medical devices. From cosmetic surgery to cutting-edge sensing...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...COMPANIESPhotonics Buyers' GuideHamamatsu CorporationHamamatsu Corporation is the North American subsidiary of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (Japan), a leading manufacturer of devices for the generation and measurement of infrared, visible, and ultraviolet...