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FJW is the world's leading manufacturer of infrared viewers, including the legendary Find-R-Scope.

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FIND-R-SCOPE Infrared Viewer Model 84499

The FIND-R-SCOPE® 84499 is a self-contained, hand-held infrared viewer operating in the near-infrared region of the spectrum. A high-resolution image converter tube, and high voltage power supply combine with proprietary Infragon objective lens and other precision optics to permit a clear view of objects or images which can not otherwise be seen by the naked eye.

Purchase optional 85299 C-Mount adapter (shown in right hand column), for ability to use standard C-Mount lenses with this unit. Also see Technical Note TN-106 in the Technical Support section of this site for more info.

The FIND-R-SCOPE® has a wide variety of applications in many different industries. These applications are further expanded by taking advantage of the available accessories. (See right border for most popular accessories for this unit.) The optional close-up lens allows for viewing within 2" to align and verify fiber optic sources. The infrared filters increase the signal-to-noise ratio by blocking visible light while inspecting infrared emitting diodes, aligning laser systems and examining art and other historic or legal documents.

Other applications include low light surveillance, biological research, electrical maintenance, hot-spot detection, clinical medicine, and viewing in photographic darkrooms. 

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HighFinesse infrared cameras are developed for a broad range of applications. From reasearch, development to industrial process control, HighFinesse cameras feature a robust design with high framerates, low weight and great dynamic range.

The Lynceus infrared camera is available as a standard 320 x 256 pixel version and a larger 640 x 420 pixel variant. Both cameras deliver excellent measurement results and offer convenient compatibility with PC driven operations.

No power cord

A distinctive feature of the Lynceus product series is the power supply via USB 2.0. No power cord is needed. This eases cable management at the measurement location.

Powerful software & SKD

HighFinesse offers a rich palette of software features such as: image stabilization, storing images and videos, image histogramm, line profiles, image correction algorithms (brightness, contrast, gamma), dynamic image transposition (top-top, left-right), time control, image live view, and array control. 

Applications

Possible applications involve water and moisture detection, profiling infrared laser beams and analyzing NIR spectra or lasers, testing silicon wafers, seeing through glass, viewing objects with temperature > 400 °C and sorting objects according to their NIR reflection behaviour.   

The best performing VIS-SWIR / SWIR camera in the World! 

The OWL SW1.7 CL-640 is a rugged, high sensitivity digital VIS-SWIR camera. Using a 640 x 512 InGaAs sensor from SCD the OWL enables high sensitivity imaging from 0.4µm to 1.7µm. The 15µm x 15µm pixel pitch enables highest resolution VIS-SWIR image and with less than 50 electrons readout noise the OWL 640 enables the highest VIS-SWIR detection limit.

Available with an analog output, the OWL 640 will run at 25Hz in CCIR and 30Hz in EIA, enabling high speed digital video with intelligent auto AGC. This new feature On-board Automated Gain Control (AGC) will enable clear video in all light conditions.

The OWL 640 also features an on-board intelligent 3 point NUC which will provide the highest quality images 

As with all Raptor cameras the OWL 640 is an ultra compact, low power (<5W) camera which makes it ideal for hand-held, mobile or airborne systems.

It is very rugged, and has no fan enabling integration into UAV, handheld or any Electro-Optic system.

There are a range of applications that can be used with the OWL 640 including 860, 1064 and 1550nm laser line detection, active Imaging, airborne payload, Hand Held Goggles, Imaging through fog, Range finding, Semiconductor Inspection, SolarCell Inspection, Telecommunications and Thermography

Raptor also offers a 640 digital / CameraLink version, as well as a 320 version of this camera and a High Speed version (up to 350Hz).

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Raptor Photonics, a global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance digital cameras has launched an additional member to its family of SWIR and Visible SWIR cameras. The NINOX 640 is cooled to -20ºC offering both TEC and water cooling options, significantly reducing dark current and enabling longer exposures.

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Using a 1280 x 1024 InGaAs sensor from SCD, the Raptor PhotonicsOWL 1280 offers visible extension from 0.4µm to 1.7µm to enable high sensitivity imaging. The 10µm x 10µm pixel pitch enables the highest resolution imaging. The camera will also offer 2 x 2 binning to become 640×512, 20µm pitch for ultimate low light vision and high speed applications. It will offer less than 35 electrons readout noise combined with one of the lowest dark current readings on the market.  The camera will offer ultra-high intrascene dynamic range of 70dB enabling simultaneous capture of bright & dark portions of a scene.

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Discovery Semiconductor Inc is the industry leader in manufacturing InGaAs photodetectors and balanced photoreceivers for applications ranging from analog RF links to 10Gb and 40Gb digital communications.

For details of fibreoptic modules and instrumentation available, please click on links at left.

Incorporating Discovery's Wide Bandwidth Photodiodes And Receivers

Enhancing optical front ends was never easier! This small and compact bench top instrument is lightweight and versatile for field demos and lab experiments.The Lab Buddy provides specific voltages, factory set current limits, and appropriately sequenced biasing for Discovery’s family of Photodiodes and Photoreceivers as well as the NEW 700 Series Balanced Photodiodes.

Lab Buddy: Balanced Photodiodes with Variable Optical Delay

Integrated +/- 300 ps Optical Delay
Ideal for 10 Gb & 40 Gb DPSK

Discovery's Balanced Photodiodes incorporating Variable Optical Delay increases the value added performance and convenience of the Lab Buddy bench top instrument. The Lab Buddy provides specific voltages at factory set current limits for Discovery's Balanced Photodiodes. The NEW 700 Series Balanced Photodiodes may be ordered with a variable optical delay option. This compact bench top instrument provides versatility and convenience for field demos and lab experiments for balanced photodiode applications.

Discovery's Optical Coherent Receiver Systems

Unmatched Sensitivity!

Discovery’s optical coherent receiver systems provide a flexible communications platform with multiple input and output options. They achieve high sensitivity, both with and without an optical pre-amplifier. The systems can also be used at other wavelengths such as 980 nm, 1064 nm, 1310 nm and optical S band. By maintaining the optical phase information, the receivers open up a whole new field of both digital and analog optical signal processing.

InGaAs PIN Photodiodes

Balanced PIN Photodiodes