Sensors / Detectors Case Studies and White Papers

  1. Luminous Quality For Optimal Photobiomodulation 12/12/2022

    Lichtblock GmbH has developed a compact light system that radiates red light in wavelengths of 630, 660, and 850 nm. To test the quality of the systems and document their effectiveness, the company uses an Ophir power gauge.

  2. Why Is The Surface Of My Detector Damaged? 9/21/2021

    So your laser power detector is supposed to be good up to 110W, and you damaged its surface with a 30W laser. Sound familiar? Why is this happening? Let’s find out.

  3. How To Avoid Damage To Your Thermal Sensors 3/8/2021

    If thermal sensors are used correctly from the get-go, they can be used over many years without any need for repair. This article briefly summarized the four most common causes that significantly influence the measurement accuracy of thermal sensors, as well as corresponding preventive measures.

  4. Thin-Film Interference Filters For LIDAR 6/18/2020

    Discover how high-performance, ultra-narrow bandpass interference filters improve LiDAR signal-to-noise ratios in specific applications.

  5. History And Development Of EMCCD Technology – What Is Gen III? 5/28/2020

    The earliest versions of EMCCD (Electron Multiplying CCD) sensors offered a new dimension in imaging that eliminated read noise from an image sensor. This application note provides a comparison between the first, second, and third generations of EMCCD technology.

  6. Using Ophir's IS1.5VIS-FPD-800 Multi-Functional Integrating Sphere For VCSEL Measurements 5/12/2020

    Ophir’s IS1.5-VIS-FPD-800 multi-functional sensor for measuring VCSELs includes precision photodiodes for calibrated average power measurements, fast measurements for pulse shape characterization on an oscilloscope, and an SMA fiber optic adapter for easy connection to a spectrometer.

  7. Foreign Object Detection In Food Inspection And Sorting 5/16/2019

    Food inspection, in connection with automated sorting and classification methods, has become a major field of application for advanced image capture systems and infrared cameras. This case study tells how Xenics' line scan SWIR camera Lynx is used for complex imaging tasks.

  8. A LiDAR Designer's Guide To Sensor Technologies For Automotive/Mobility Systems 7/31/2018

    How design engineers for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of LiDAR systems can choose between differing sensor technologies.

  9. The Race To The Starting Line: Edge-Emitting Diode Lasers vs. VCSELs For The Automotive Lidar Market 3/13/2018

    The competition to be the leading diode laser source for automotive lidar is not a race to the top, but rather a race to the starting line. Before reaching the goal to implement lidar ADAS in consumer vehicles by 2020, there must be at least one year of certification and testing before going to market. 

  10. Glossary Of Terms For Detectors 9/15/2016

    This white paper comprises a list of terms and definitions related to detectors.