New LED Light Engine

POMFRET, CT, December 2009 - Fiberoptics Technology Inc. (FTI) announces the launch of a high power LED light engine for large active diameter industrial applications.

The patent pending device will be certified by ETL under the UL lab/industrial protocol, and will be CE certified. The unit will be manufactured at the company’s new electronic assembly facility in Pomfret CT beginning in April 2010. FTI began designing and manufacturing light source products in 2004.

Using a very simple but effective coupling strategy, engineers at FTI can couple the light from a monocolor single die into a fiber optic cable at high efficiency rates. The resulting output exceeds the power of a similarly coupled EKE halogen lamp in active diameter sizes up to 12mm.

The company plans to provide a product with true color balance, excellent uniformity, improved electrical efficiency, along with a measureable return on investment (ROI) in a small package compatible in size to existing halogen lighting technology, and can replace it without altering existing systems or components.

“After nearly 4 years of research and development, our team has made a second important breakthrough; an LED source capable of generating as much power as an EKE lamp at the full 12mm spot size. This will enable our customers to update their industrial process and vision systems with a long lived, bright, and dependable source, eliminating down time associated with lamp change. I believe the introduction of this unit signals the beginning of the end for the traditional 150W Quartz Halogen source.”, said Steve Giamundo, the company’s VP of Sales and Marketing.

FTI’s LED light engine technology provides the following features:
* More power than an EKE lamp within a 12mm focal spot.
* Long life (50000) hours – no lamp to change.
* Stable output throughout the usable life.
* Active heat management with integral cooling fan.
* Available in a white-only or Red, Green and Blue only versions.
* 6000K color temperature for the white only version.

The company has made a Beta unit for testing and evaluation, which is available now to interested OEMs, integrators and end-users. The core light engine is available for sale immediately.

For more information on FTI, and our fiber optic accessories, please visit our site!

Are 100G networks ready for prime time?

Though today's optical fiber communications traffic is encoded at 1 or 10 Gbit/s speeds, companies like Facebook are not alone in the push to 100 Gbit/s networks.

The ever-increasing need for higher-bandwidth and higher-speed optical data and communications transmission is driving the development of 100 gigabit per second (Gbit/s) or simply 100G technology. While much of today's network traffic is encoded at 1 Gbit/s or 10 Gbps speeds, 40 Gbit/s networks are already being installed and in fact, Verizon just demonstrated successful 100 Gbit/s optical data transmission on existing optical fibers that were originally conditioned for 10 Gbit/s service.

But while much of the buzz at communications conferences surrounds the technology developments and standards activities necessary to future implementation of 100 Gbit/s networks, many are asking: "Why can't I have 100G today?" The answer may lie in the efforts of several industry groups that are exploring whether 100G networks are possible using existing fiber infrastructures and whether unique optical or electronic tricks can bridge the gap from 10G to 40G to 100G systems. ~ Source: Laser Focus World

Fiberscopes

Also known as boroscopes or endoscopes, these products have a myriad of uses in industrial inspection applications. Excellent resolution from the quartz image array produces a bright, detailed image, while an innovative linkage design allows us to market an articulating scope for almost 50% less than traditional products on the market.

All standard models have the following features:
* Glass lenses.
* 17,000 pixel, high resolution image guide.
* Internal illumination.
* Adjustable focus.
* Durable steel and/or aluminum for bodies and shaft.
* Right angle capability.
* 50 degree field of vision, 70 degree is available.
* All scopes depth of field is .2”(5mm) – 3”(75mm). Videoscope DOF is .2”(5mm) – infinity.
* Foam lined carrying case.
* Battery handle (except .315”, .394” flexible and videoscope, which come with external light guide and light source).
* Xenon Lamp option for battery handle.

For more information on Fibertoptics, and our Machine Vision Lighting products, please visit our site!

Cable Repairs are our Specialty!

Fiber is an amazing material. Made from glass, it can withstand considerable wear and tear. Glass fiber can be tied in a knot, resisting considerable compressive and tensile stress. But even the most rugged designs can fail from mishap or improper use. Working closely with re-conditioning and repair businesses, FTI can refurbish all brands of fiber optic cables used in medical and industrial applications.

For single and bifurcated cables, retractors, surgical headlights, cogen cables, fiber scope light guides, all types of industrial light guides (ring lights, light lines, back lights, etc), quartz light guides, and custom designs, we offer the following:

* Replacement of fiber bundle
* Replacement of outer sheathing (when needed)
* Replacement or repair of end fittings
* 90 day workmanship and material warranty
* 3 to 5 day in-house turnaround. Return shipping via next day delivery

For more information on Fiber Optic Cables, and repairing the, please visit our site, or contact an associate today!

Product Spotlight: Ring Lights

Fiber optic ring lights provide 360º of shadow free, on-axis, uniform, high intensity illumination. Fiber optic ring lights are used in Stereo & Video Microscopy systems, Photography, Metrology, automated inspection and placement machines.

A fiber optic ring light with a quartz-halogen source distributes intense light to the subject, in a small mechanical package optimizing accessibility to the stage and specimen. Using a dichroic mirror at the light source to filter out IR (heat) wavelengths, fiber optic ring lights (fiber optic accessories in general) transmit "cold" light.

Typical color temperature of the output ranges from 3200°-3450°Kelvin.

Because the light reflects off the subject in a 360º arc, ring lights have proven to be effective in minimizing shadows. When used with a polarizer set, ring lights are also effective solutions for minimizing specular reflection and glare.

FTI manufactures a family of fiber optic ring lights unsurpassed in quality and performance. Exceptional output uniformity, mounting ease, and a large selection of customizing options and accessories make the product family adaptable to any need.

For more information on our ring lights, and other products, please visit our website.