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Lasers
News Release from: Laser Components (UK) | Subject: Crosslaser modules
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 14 February 2005
Diffractive element offers alternative
laser cross
As an alternative to the standard crosslaser created by two cylinder lenses and lasers, Laser Components offers laser diode modules with a diffractive element attachment that produces a cross.
As an alternative to the standard crosslaser created by two cylinder lenses and lasers, Laser Components offers laser diode modules with a diffractive element attachment that produces a cross The basic Flexpoint laser diode module is used together with a choice of circular or elliptical beam profiles
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 28 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Wavepower handheld measuring instrument will measure simultaneously both power and wavelength of a laser diode, quickly and simply.
Attached, either permanently or simply plugged on, a diffractive crossoptic is added as a simple accessory.
The fan angle of the cross is 30 degrees, thus producing a cross with a line length of approximately 550mm at 1m range.
The optics are optimised for 650nm, and output powers of the module range from 1 to 20mW.
The supply voltage is 5V DC and the whole unit is compact measuring 11.5mm diameter by 57mm long.
Further options include modulation, power adjustment via a potentiometer, and an input voltage of 8-24V DC.
Excluding these further options a miniature diffractive cross module measuring 20 x 10mm is available.
Applications include measurement technology (illumination for light-slit methods), edge cutting recognition, and many situations where people or materials need to be positioned or aligned.
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