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October 2025 — Grants Pass, OR This achievement underscores the Grants Pass team’s dedication to maintaining the...
We are excited to announce Felipe Rabelo as the new Vice President and General Manager of ImpactES–Ventura in...
How do you deliver thousands of precision fiber components on a tight timeline? This scalable, multi-site approach...
Imagine turning a full neural research lab into a device that mounts on a wheelchair. Here’s how advanced DSP...
Powering Precision: Ultra-Fast, Noise-Free Control for Next-Gen Electron Microscopy ChallengeThe customer’s SEM...
When one device must coordinate multiple systems flawlessly, architecture is everything. Here’s how a smarter FPGA...
What happens when a legacy system can’t keep up with modern demand? This rebuild shows how unified engineering...
Sometimes the right tool doesn’t exist—so you build it. This custom light source helped bring a breakthrough...
How do you combine rugged hardware, cloud data, and precise measurement in one portable unit? This industrial design...
Can an existing backplane handle higher speeds without a redesign? This evaluation uncovered the answer using custom...
Building one of the first discreet, wireless insulin systems required more than vision—it demanded elegant embedded...
ChallengeThe client’s manufacturing strategy required an agile testing solution that could support their onshore...
A research breakthrough needed to become a product. This redesign proves how thoughtful engineering can turn lab tech...
What does modernizing a local business look like today? A custom site and interactive features gave this store a...
When safety systems must evolve, reliability is non‑negotiable. This redesign shows how modern electronics strengthen...
How do you secure a master key that grants access during emergencies? This smart lock box reimagines security for...
What if athletic performance could be measured with total accuracy? This suite of test stations brought science to...
Sometimes a website needs more than a facelift—it needs clarity, structure, and storytelling. This redesign shows...
Switching HD satellites on the move isn’t simple—unless the system can think for itself. This design made antenna...
Measuring hundreds of ultra-low currents in a harsh environment is no small feat. This prototype reveals how...
What happens when an event booth needs modern features overnight? This integrated system delivered video, uploads,...
Teaching CPR is easier with real-time feedback. This compact design transformed a training tool into a pocket‑ready...
Could a smartphone teach CPR effectively? This app translated hardware algorithms into intuitive mobile guidance.
Imagine a wheelchair that feels familiar—but moves with far less effort. These electronics made power-assist both...
Can an app improve your nap? This design tracked sleep behavior to help users rest more effectively.
Modernizing a therapy system meant simplifying—and unifying—its electronics. This redesign made production faster and...
How do you turn therapy into play? These sensor-rich toys encouraged movement while capturing data for clinicians.
What if field reports could be completed in under an hour? This mobile system replaced paperwork with real-time data...
Transforming a prototype into a compliant surgical device required smart software and rigorous control. Here’s how it...
When legacy DSP firmware needs a new home, the transition must be seamless. This port brought modern performance to...
Showcasing next‑gen IC performance required a custom test platform. This design delivered high-speed, real‑world...
How do you measure alignment when you can’t see between two points? This gyro-based tool brought precision to tight...
Measuring extremely low ion beam currents demands exceptional sensitivity. This electronics design elevated accuracy...
Updating a navigation system across platforms isn’t simple. This software integration ensured consistent, reliable...
Extending fiber networks to remote locations requires smart amplification. These intelligent prototypes proved what...
When an insurance system becomes mission‑critical, stability matters. This redesign made claims processing faster and...
A handheld spectrometer needed lab‑grade performance. This compact design balanced optics, power, and software with...
How do you ensure identical test quality across global factories? This portable solution helped a manufacturer scale...
Powering Profits and Savings: Smart Control for Energy-Efficient Heating ChallengeElectric thermal storage heating...
Intuitive Software for Ultra-Low Flow Pump Control ChallengeOperating in a laboratory setting, researchers often...
Advancing Mobile ECG Monitoring for Enhanced Patient Care ChallengeDesigning a mobile ECG monitoring system presented...
Modernizing Fluid Dispensing with Smart Touchscreen Technology ChallengeThe client originally contracted another...
Modernizing an industry-standard viscometer meant blending precision mechanics with intuitive touchscreen control.
Testing complex medical devices shouldn’t require rewriting code. This LabVIEW system made test sequences easy to...
What happens when data streams move faster than a system can buffer? This custom design ensured no packets were ever...
Refreshing a market‑leading device meant adding security, compliance, and scalability—all without slowing its success.
What if everyday dispensers could deliver targeted ads? This retrofit turned simple hardware into a dynamic media...
Sending high-speed data over open water isn’t easy. This wireless link proved both powerful and cost-effective.
Could a PDA become a medical device? This pocket-size ECG system earned FDA clearance and transformed field monitoring.
Most multimode fibers are low OH but these fibers have high insertion loss below 400nm. Below 400nm High OH fibers are recommended.
Insertion loss in connectors typically comes from misalignment of the fibers or bent fibers in the connectors from active core alignment. The misalignment comes from eccentricity of the core in the fiber, eccentricity of the hole in the ferrule and most of all the eccentricity of the fiber in the hole. Bending of the fiber typically comes from the fiber being constrained at the back of the connector while the ferrule moves back during mating.
End-capping a fiber will narrow the NA by around 0.003 if the manufacturer is very careful; otherwise, the process of end-capping can narrow the NA substantially. The NA fiber manufacturers list on their datasheets are typically a theoretical value or the NA of the glass preform before drawing. From what we can gather, only one of the four suppliers we use for single-mode and PM fibers has ever measured the NA of a completed fiber. And that supplier reported the NA of the fiber as the diameter of the beam divided by the distance from the source, which resulted in an NA specification two times larger than how NA is typically defined. This possibly came from there not being an industry standard for measuring the NA out of a fiber. If you know of anyone who has verified the theoretical equations for calculating NA out of a visible wavelength single-mode fiber, we’d appreciate it if you let us know.
