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Avalanche-Photodioden-Array (APD) mit integriertem Self-Bias-Generator für den industriellen LiDAR-Einsatz
Wir, bei HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS, haben erfolgreich ein Avalanche-Photodioden-Array (APD) mit der Bezeichnung "Gain Stabilized Si APD S16430-01CR" für den industriellen LiDAR-Einsatz (*1) entwickelt. Dieses APD-Array wurde mit einem Self-Bias-Generator (SBG) (*2) integriert, indem wir unsere einzigartige, fortschrittliche Opto-Halbleiter-Fertigungstechnologie nutzten. Da der SBG den Multiplikationsfaktor des optischen Signals stabilisiert, sind ein Mikrocontroller und ein Temperatursensor nicht mehr erforderlich, um den Multiplikationsfaktor an Temperaturänderungen anzupassen. Ein weiterer Vorteil ist, dass der Transimpedanzverstärker (TIA) in der Signalverarbeitungsschaltung im selben Gehäuse untergebracht ist, um die Kosten für LiDAR-Module für fahrerlose Transportsysteme weiter zu senken. Beispiele für dieses APD-Array stehen den Herstellern von LiDAR-Modulen seit Ende Oktober zur Verfügung. Die Massenproduktion soll im April 2023…
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Hamamatsu Photonics includes a newly IVDR compliant slide scanner system part of the NanoZoomer® family
The EU IVD regulation is challenging medical equipment manufacturers to review and update their instruments to address concerns amidst patient safety and transparency by May 2022. Hamamatsu Photonics can now provide assurance that its solution and services respond to the latest regulations. Committed to the clinical market for now seven years, Hamamatsu Photonics is driven to offer the highest quality solutions while complying with the latest medical regulations. The Company, known for its market-leading photonics technology, built and integrated its knowhow into the NanoZoomer Slide scanner system providing a stamp of reliability. The NanoZoomer S360MD Slide scanner system (C13220-21MDEU) is no different, also offering excellent image quality and high-speed scanning…
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Hamamatsu Photonics succeeded in creating a technology that upgrades the spatial resolution of two-photon excitation fluorescence microscopy
Ideal for high-precision observations of deep regions in biological samples, this technology will become an indispensable tool for understanding brain functions. This was achieved through intensive research efforts using our spatial light modulators (SLM) (*1) and our unique optical control technology fostered over many years. Applying results from this research will easily enhance the resolution of two-photon excitation microscopes equipped with an SLM. This new microscopy technique is being put to practical use across a broad range of fields including neuroscience and biology. It allows for detailed measurements of deep regions in biological samples and highly accurate observations of changes in the state of organelles that make up cells. This…
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Hamamatsu Photonics has developed a new spatial light modulator (SLM) with the world’s largest-class effective area and vastly improved heat resistance
By harnessing our unique advanced opto-semiconductor manufacturing technology, we succeeded in developing a new liquid-crystal spatial light modulator (SLM) *1 with the world’s largest-class effective area, that is about four times larger than our previously developed SLM and so has enhanced heat resistance. Applying this new SLM to high-power industrial CW (continuous wave) laser systems will improve the efficiency and accuracy of laser thermal processing by controlling laser irradiation patterns. For example, laser beam applications including metal 3D printers use lasers to sinter metal powder for fabricating solid parts such as shipping and logistic equipment parts. A portion of this R&D was a commissioned project entitled "Photonics and Quantum Technology…
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Dotphoton and Hamamatsu Photonics are partnering to provide the ultimate raw image compression and address the ever-growing biomedical image data volume
Dotphoton, an industry-leading raw image compression company and Hamamatsu Photonics, a world leader in optical systems and photonics manufacturing, are pleased to announce their new partnership. Modern microscopy, drug discovery and cell research are among the many applications that rely on the highest quality image data. Hamamatsu, a renowned scientific camera manufacturer, provides the ultimate image quality needed for scientific research and pharmaceutical industry in fields such as light-sheet microscopy, high-throughput screening, and histopathology. In these applications, the generation of large volumes of data leads to low scalability and high costs and complexity of required IT infrastructure. This new partnership enables researchers to capture and preserve higher volumes of quality…
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Hamamatsu Photonics has developed the world’s first THz image intensifier
Hamamatsu Photonics has developed the world’s first terahertz image intensifier (THz image intensifier or simply THz-I.I.) by leveraging its imaging technology fostered over many years. This THz-I.I. has high resolution and fast response which allows for real-time imaging of terahertz wave (*) pulses transmitted through or reflected from target objects. This THz-I.I. will be unveiled at "The 69th JSAP (Japan Society of Applied Physics) Spring Meeting" held at the Sagamihara Campus of Aoyama Gakuin University (in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) for 5 days from Tuesday, March 22 to Saturday, March 26. *Terahertz waves are electromagnetic waves near a frequency of 1 THz and have the properties of both light…
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Leistungsstarkes SERS-Spektrometermodul
Das SERS Spektrometermodul C15471 von Hamamatsu Photonics detektiert Raman-aktive Moleküle mit größerer Genauigkeit, höherer Selektivität und in einem breiteren Wellenlängenbereich als andere Mini-Spektrometer. Möglich machen das eine neue, leistungsstärkere Laseroptik sowie eine verbesserte Detektionseinheit. Ebenfalls neu: die innovative Software TOKUSPEC für eine deutlich schnellere Evaluation des Geräts. Das C15471 ist ein Raman Mini-Spektrometermodul mit integrierter Laserdiode, die eine Leistung von bis zu 50 mW bietet. Die Leistungssteigerung gegenüber dem Vorgängermodell auf mehr als das Dreifache ermöglicht genauere Messergebnisse bei noch geringeren Konzentrationen Raman-aktiver Moleküle, speziell bei unpolaren Stoffen. Außerdem arbeitet es in einem noch breiteren Wellenlängenbereich, der solche Stoffe wie Wachs, Fette oder in Alkohol gelöste Duft- oder Geschmacksstoffe umfasst.…
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Hamamatsu Photonics announces the world’s first Quantum Cascade Laser module with a tunable frequency range from 0.42 to 2 THz.
Hamamatsu’s breakthrough was achieved by analyzing the principle governing the generation of terahertz waves※1 which enhance the QCL’s※2 output power, and the configuration of the highly efficient external cavity※3 while using our advanced optical design technology. This research results in generating narrow-band terahertz waves all while switching the frequency of just one QCL module. This technology will help in polymer material identification as well as boost accuracy in quality evaluation for non-destructive inspection of drugs, foods, and semiconductors containing components that absorb terahertz waves. The QCL module using this technology will also prove to be a key innovative device for achieving future ultra-high-speed wireless communication. These research results were published…
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Hamamatsu Photonics unter den Top Innovationen 2022
Erneut hat eine Fachjury unter Leitung der inVISION die Top Innovationen 2022 prämiert. Die Auszeichnung der zehn Produkte oder Lösungen erfolgt für besonders innovative Technologien oder Bedienkonzepte, die genauere, bessere oder einfachere Inspektionen ermöglichen. Die C15550-20UP von Hamamatsu Photonics ist die erste Kamera mit einem quantitativen CMOS-Bildsensor (qCMOS), der die Anzahl der Photoelektronen auflösen kann. Die Orca Quest hat ein Rauschen von 0,27 Elektronen rms, eine Auflösung von 9,4MP und einen Dunkelstrom von 0,006 Elektronen/Pixel/s bei -35°C. Bei der quantitativen Bildgebung ist das fotoelektrische Rauschen, das bei der Umwandlung von Licht in elektrische Signale entsteht, der alles entscheidende Faktor, der die untere Nachweisgrenze der Kamera bestimmt. Der ORCA-Quest reduziert dieses…
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Hamamatsu Photonics now offers a new lineup of laser-heating systems optimized for thermal processing tasks including soldering, plastic welding and adhesive thermal curing
Based on technical knowledge and expertise acquired through years of design, development, and manufacturing of semiconductor based laser light sources, Hamamatsu Photonics will soon start the sales of five laser-heating systems. This new lineup has optimized laser output powers and spot diameters helping users select the ideal laser-heating system for applications such as laser soldering, plastic welding, and adhesive thermal curing. Compared to conventional heating methods, laser thermal processing delivers higher efficiency at a lower environmental load, helping reduce carbon emissions for a more sustainable society. Sales of these laser-heating systems are scheduled to start from December 1, 2021, and are aimed mostly at domestic and overseas manufacturers of electronic…
