Optoelectronic sub-assembly solutions for industry and medical applications

Date Announced: 09 Oct 2014

LASER COMPONENTS' photodiode sub-assembly partner Advanced Photonix Inc (API) are intimately involved in optoelectronic applications. This close collaboration between solution providers at API together with LASER COMPONENTS and end-customer make it possible to develop and supply an optoelectronic solution for a wide-range of markets and applications in a swift an effective manner.

One such example solution, translatable to other similar applications, is optical level sensing. Distinct advantages of this remote-sensing method include isolation of the sensing process from the material being monitored, and there are often no moving parts.

In industrial applications, the ability to keep the monitoring system isolated means that the sensor does not have to come in contact with harsh chemicals or fuels.  Mechanical systems are subject to corrosion and wear from contact with chemicals, risking system failure and subsequent need for invasive removal and replacement of the level sensor.  Optical sensors can be placed outside the fluid vessel, and in the rare case of failure, the sensor system can easily be replaced.

Similarly, optical level sensors are ideal for laboratory and pharmaceutical applications, as they pose no risk of contamination to highly sensitive instrumentation and analysis equipment.

Optical level sensors can be designed as simple high/low limit indicators, or linear arrays of photodiode detectors can be used to accurately measure liquid levels with precise electronic readouts.

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www.lasercomponents.co.uk

Photonex 2014, October 15 - 16, 2014, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, Booth D20

The Company formed in 1986 and is located at six locations in Germany, France, UK, Canada and USA.  Extensive in-house production accounts for approximately half its turnover.  Currently, the family-run business employs more than 120 people worldwide.

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