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\u00a0Industry Links<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordions open_toggle=”-1″ container_bg_color=”#ffffff” responsive=”false”][vc_accordion_tab title=”LASER DIODE SYSTEMS”][mk_table style=”style2″]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
SPIE<\/a><\/td>\nSociety of Optical Engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Society for Applied Spectroscopy<\/a><\/td>\nNon-profit informational organization dedicated to spectroscopy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
INDUSTRY PERIODICALS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Laser Focus World<\/a><\/td>\nProvides optoelectronics, laser information and photonics industry coverage: Optics, lasers, fiber optics, imaging, photonics + laser trends<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photonics Spectra<\/a><\/td>\nThe leading global information resource for the Photonics Industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mid-IR Semiconductor Lasers Enable Sensors for Trace-Gas-Sensing Applications<\/a><\/td>\nCommercial and research QCL sources can target strong fundamental rotational-vibrational gas absorption lines in the mid-IR spectral range and pure rotational lines in the terahertz range that are one to two orders of magnitude stronger than overtone transitions in the NIR. (Dr. Frank K. Tittel, Rice University)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Light Reading<\/a><\/td>\nTelecommunications Industry News<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature Photonics<\/a><\/td>\nA unique mix of news and reviews alongside top-quality research papers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Product Focus: Diode Drivers, Nature Photonics, April 2008<\/a><\/p>\n

(Full article must be purchased)<\/td>\n

Comparison of laser diode drivers — components and instruments — offered by Wavelength Electronics, ILX Lightwave, Intersil, Picoquant, M Squared, and VueMetrix. The FL500 offers a component for low noise control that compares very favorably with larger more expensive benchtop instruments, including an LED driver, a high power diode driver, and a picosecond laser<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spectroscopy<\/a><\/td>\nPractical advice about modern spectroscopic techniques and instrumentation to solve real-world problems in diverse applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Industrial Laser Solutions<\/a><\/td>\nLeading international resource for technology information on industrial laser materials processing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LEDs Magazine<\/a><\/td>\nThe leading global information source for the LED community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Novus Pages<\/a><\/td>\nOn-line photonics directory of lasers, optical components, optical instruments and vision technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photonics Online<\/a><\/td>\nResource for professionals in the photonics industry- Information on imaging, optics, optoelectronics, fiberoptics, wavelength, diodes, semiconductors and more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photonics Online White Paper: “How Temperature Stability is Measured”<\/a><\/td>\nMary Johnson’s discussion of how temperature stability is measured at Wavelength Electronics. This is also available as a Wavelength Electronics Technical Note. TN-TC02: How Temperature Stability Is Measured<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
APPLICATION SPECIFIC SITES OF INTEREST<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Laser Safety on Wikipedia<\/a><\/td>\nA useful primer on laser safety from WikiPedia. Wavelength Electronics does not warrant the accuracy of the WikiPedia information nor accept responsibility for the result of its use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LaserDiodeSource.com<\/a><\/td>\nLaserDiodeSource.com is a crowdsourced Research Engine for selecting laser diodes. The site gives users access to all of the brands and data sheets in one place and efficiently connects them to the best semiconductor laser for their application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photon Terrace<\/a><\/td>\nHamamatsu’s educational photonics website<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/mk_table][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”QUANTUM CASCADE LASER SYSTEMS”][mk_table style=”style2″]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
QCL MANUFACTURERS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
AdTech Optics Inc.<\/a><\/td>\nAdTech Optics designs, engineers, and manufactures mid-IR semiconductor lasers based on Quantum Cascade technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alpes Lasers<\/a><\/td>\nAlpes Lasers is a Swiss engineering company pioneering advanced light sources, especially Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs) used in various applications such as gas detection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hamamatsu<\/a><\/td>\nHamamatsu creates products to address the infinite realm that exists in what mankind doesn’t yet know and has not yet achieved<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mirSense<\/a><\/td>\nmirSense is a start-up company which develops and produces Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) diodes and QCL-based advanced photonic devices such as wideband tunable QCL sources for real-time, high sensitivity trace detection and chemical analysis of gas, liquids and solids by infra-red laser absorption spectroscopy. The unique mirSense approach uses only microelectronic solutions without any moving mechanical or optic components, resulting in compact and robust devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nanoplus GmbH<\/a><\/td>\nDedicated to innovative lasers, nanoplus was founded in 1998 by former members of the department of Applied Physics at W\u00fcrzburg University, which focuses on research on novel types of semiconductor lasers. nanoplus offers single mode QC- Lasers at a variety of different wavelengths between 6 \u00b5m and 14 \u00b5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thor Labs<\/a><\/td>\nThor Labs creates products to serve the community of scientists and foster the continued forward movement of photonics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
QCL SYSTEM INTEGRATORS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Aerodyne Research Inc.<\/a><\/td>\nAerodyne provides research and development services and advanced instrument and software products to industrial, academic and government customers addressing national and international environmental, energy and defense challenges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Block Engineering<\/a><\/td>\nFor over 50 years, Block Engineering has been a leader in mid-infrared detection instruments. Its industry-leading Quantum Cascade Laser spectrometers and mid-IR laser sources offer the widest tunable range and most rapid, non-contact surface analysis on the market today<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daylight Solutions<\/a><\/td>\nMid-infrared laser light is providing game-changing solutions to molecular spectroscopy, detection and imaging challenges in markets such as: Defense & Security; Life Sciences; Research; and Industrial Process Control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than anyone else<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Physical Sciences Inc.<\/a><\/td>\nPhysical Sciences, Inc: Helping to ensure the world\u2019s most capable and best protected warfighters, as well as protecting civilians at home. Inventing new diagnostic tools and improving the availability of modern drug treatments. Understanding the causes and impact of global climate change while advancing the efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of existing energy sources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Picarro, Inc<\/a><\/td>\nPicarro is a leading provider of solutions to measure rare gases for applications across the Energy\/Utility and Scientific markets. Picarro solutions are built from our patented Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) technology, that enables the detection of target molecules at parts per billion resolution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PNNL<\/a><\/td>\nAt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, our mission is to transform the world through courageous discovery and innovation. Our vision: PNNL science and technology inspires and enables the world to live prosperously, safely, and securely. Our values of integrity, creativity, collaboration, impact and courage provide the foundation for all we do<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
QCL RESEARCH<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Temperature sensitivity of the electro-optical characteristics for mid-infrared (3-16 \u00b5m)-emitting quantum cascade lasers<\/a><\/td>\nTemperature dependences of the threshold current and slope efficiency, as represented by their respective characteristic temperature coefficients T 0 and T 1, are discussed for quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) emitting in the 3.0-3.8 \u00b5m, 3.9-5.0 \u00b5m, 8-10 \u00b5m, and 12-16 \u00b5m wavelength ranges. … Carrier-leakage suppression, best evidenced by the T 1 value, is shown to have been the key to effectively doubling the room-temperature pulsed and continuous-wave (CW) wallplug efficiencies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/mk_table][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”THERMAL MANAGEMENT”][mk_table style=”style2″]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
TEMPERATURE SENSORS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Vishay<\/a><\/td>\nVishay brand thermistors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Measurement Specialties<\/a><\/td>\nYSI brand thermistors and temperature probes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
US Sensor Corp. (Littlefuse)<\/a><\/td>\nUS Sensor brand of thermistors and temperature probes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas Instruments<\/a><\/td>\nTexas Instruments’ line of temperature sensors, including the LM335 series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Analog\u00a0Devices<\/a><\/td>\nAnalog Devices’ line of temperature sensors, including the AD590 series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
THERMOELECTRICS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Laird<\/a><\/td>\nThermal management solutions comprising liquid cooling systems to recirculating chillers, thermoelectric assemblies to thin film thermoelectric modules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peltier Device Information<\/a><\/td>\nDirectory of information on peltier thermoelectric devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RESISTIVE HEATERS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Birk Manufacturing Inc.<\/a><\/td>\nBirk Manufacturing’s line of flexible heaters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Honeywell<\/a><\/td>\nFlexible heaters and other sensors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minco<\/a><\/td>\nMinco’s product line including resistive heaters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tutco-Farnam Custom Products<\/a><\/td>\nTutco-Farnam’s line of precision-grade flexible heaters constructed of etched foil film including polyimide (Kapton), silicone rubber, and mica for extremely durable high temperature applications.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THERMAL COMPOUNDS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Rath-USA<\/a><\/td>\nHigh temperature insulating ceramic and fiber mats, board, and modules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
INDUSTRY PERIODICALS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Electronics Cooling<\/a><\/td>\nPremier magazine dedicated to engineers responsible for thermal management in the electronics industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HEAT SINKS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
DigiKey<\/a><\/td>\nDistributor for Wakefield heatsinks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/mk_table][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”GENERAL”][mk_table style=”style2″]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
POWER SUPPLIERS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
XP Power<\/a><\/td>\nXP Power’s complete line of power supplies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Belfuse<\/a><\/td>\nBelfuse’s line of power supplies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
IPC<\/a><\/td>\nElectronics Industry Standards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IEEE<\/a><\/td>\nInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GENERAL ELECTRONICS SUPPLIERS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
DigiKey<\/a><\/td>\nGeneral and comprehensive electronic components supplier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chemtronics <\/a><\/td>\nCleaners and lubricants for electronics manufacture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Allied Electronics<\/a><\/td>\nGeneral and comprehensive electronic components supplier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
APPLICATION SPECIFIC SITES OF INTEREST<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Laird Technologies<\/a><\/td>\nEMI shielding products<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RF Cafe<\/a><\/td>\nRF Cafe is a unique portal of RF, microwave, wireless, and other engineering resources. Vast collection of equations, references and conversions for electrical, mechanical, physical, and mathematical fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
INDUSTRY PERIODICALS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
EE Power<\/a><\/td>\nDigital publication focused on the power electronics industry, featuring technical articles, design tips, and application notes from leading power electronics engineers and application experts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electronic Component News<\/a><\/td>\nLeading provider of product news and information for the electronic designer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electro-Optics<\/a><\/td>\nA leading resource for engineers involved in lasers, optics and photonics technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NASA Tech Briefs<\/a><\/td>\nEngineering solutions for design and manufacturing, with specific focus on: defense, photonics, nanotechnology, motion control, software, embedded technologies, and \u201cgreen design and manufacturing”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
R&D Magazine<\/a><\/td>\nNews and information for the research and development community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
QMed<\/a><\/td>\nBuyers Guide and magazine for medical product design and development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/mk_table][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordions][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \u00a0Industry Links [\/vc_column_text][vc_accordions open_toggle=”-1″ container_bg_color=”#ffffff” responsive=”false”][vc_accordion_tab title=”LASER DIODE SYSTEMS”][mk_table style=”style2″] INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS SPIE Society of Optical Engineering Society for Applied Spectroscopy Non-profit informational organization dedicated to spectroscopy INDUSTRY PERIODICALS Laser Focus World Provides optoelectronics, laser information and photonics industry coverage: Optics, lasers, fiber optics, imaging, photonics + laser trends Photonics Spectra The leading global […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":5467,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1839","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1839"}],"version-history":[{"count":79,"href":"https:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1839\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70335,"href":"https:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1839\/revisions\/70335"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5467"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}