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Opnext, Inc.
Company Description
Opnext offers a comprehensive lineup of laser diodes, including red, blue and violet and infrared laser diodes from 404nm through 852nm with output power ranges from 3mW to 150mW. These high quality and reliable products feature high power, low operating current, and circular and multi-beam options. Applications: Medical, Displays, Defense & Security, Machine Control, Barcode Scanning, Consumer Products, Automotive, and Semiconductor Manufacturing. Contact: Bob Murphy, Sales, bmurphy@opnext.com
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Contact Information
46429 Landing Pkwy
Fremont,CA
United States
Press Releases
| Opnext Introduces High Power, 60mW, 445nm Blue Laser Diode
Blue laser diode consumes 30 percent less power than the leading blue
laser offerings
SAN FRANCISCO—January 25, 2011—Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPXT), a global leader offering one of the most comprehensive families of high power, low operating current red and infrared laser diodes, today announced the introduction of its high power, 60mW, 445nm blue laser diode. The first in a family of blue laser diodes being planned for development, Opnext’s HL45023TG blue laser diode is designed for accessory or mobile pico projector applications as well as embedded device applications where a pico projector image capability is envisioned to be integrated into a mobile phone. Opnext’s blue laser diode will be on display in the company’s booth during Photonics West, January 25-27 at the Moscone Center.
Using a unique and proprietary design, the HL45023TG provides 60mW of optical output power at a 445nm wavelength and consumes 30 percent less power than existing, commercially available blue lasers. The blue laser is built in a tiny 3.8mm package size, making it ideal for the growing market demand in embedded and mobile device applications. In addition, the laser diode performs with a small aspect ratio of 2.1, which is close to being the same aspect ratio as the red, high power laser diode Opnext currently provides for pico projector applications. With the introduction of this blue laser, pico projector module manufacturers can improve their RGB module by using the red and blue laser diodes from Opnext.
“Our red laser diode offering for pico projector manufacturers has already been well received. Now, with the addition of a blue laser diode to our product portfolio, we anticipate manufacturers will be pleased with the power and image quality results they can deliver from their system,” said Tadayuki Kanno, President of Opnext’s devices business unit. “Opnext’s focus continues to be on the development of diodes that are high power, high quality and high performance while consuming less energy.”
The market projection for pico projectors is cited by In-Stat, a research and analytics firm, to reach 20 million units in 2014, primarily driven by tiny projectors embedded in mobile handsets, personal media players, cameras and camcorders. (“Pico Projectors: One Reason Bigger Isn't Better,” In-Stat, May 2010).
“Opnext is one of the key red laser diode suppliers for our Light Touch™ product and they have consistently delivered on the quality we need,” stated Light Blue Optics CEO Chris Harris. “The introduction of Opnext’s high power blue laser is an important step in our roadmap towards embedded projection systems that deliver improved image quality and three times the brightness of a typical tablet screen using only half the power.”
Opnext offers a broad spectrum of laser diode products that span 404nm to 850nm, driven by more than 30 years of innovative laser heritage. Opnext high-quality, reliable laser diodes are proven to consume a low operating current, which extends battery life, while still maintaining the integrity of the laser diode power in a variety of applications. |
| Opnext Introduces High Power 404nm, 500mW Violet Laser Diode
Violet laser diode with low operating current saves on power and lowers manufacturer’s overall operating costs
SAN FRANCISCO—January 25, 2011—Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPXT), a global leader offering one of the most comprehensive families of high power, low operating current red and infrared laser diodes, today announced the introduction of the HL40023MG, a high power 404nm, 500mW violet laser diode for biomedical illumination applications, as well as direct imaging on PCB manufacturing surfaces. A demonstration of the violet laser diode is taking place during the Photonics West conference, January 25-27, 2011, at the San Francisco Moscone Center, Opnext Booth # 1837.
Current biomedical and direct imaging system manufacturers are using solid state laser diodes that are large and consume tremendous amounts of power. The HL40023MG violet laser diode offers manufacturers the option to use a high power diode in a small 5.6mm package. With a typical operating current of 390mA, the HL40023MG provides 400mW of optical output power.
“We believe cost competitive, high intensity sources like Opnext’s 404nm lasers are critical to improving the capabilities of state-of-the-art instruments like high performance illuminators,” said Claudia Jaffe, Vice President of Business Development at Lumencor. “Lumencor is proud to be working with Opnext on this important class of powerful semiconductor sources.”
“We’re excited to bring another quality laser diode to market that helps companies like Lumencor develop a medical illumination system that uses a light source to perform medical imaging tests and research,” said Tadayuki Kanno, President of Opnext’s devices business unit. “As the industry trend moves toward using higher power laser diodes, we will continue to develop innovative diodes with a low operating current.”
Opnext offers a broad spectrum of laser diode products that span 404nm to 850nm, driven by more than 30 years of innovative laser heritage. Opnext high-quality, reliable laser diodes are proven to consume a low operating current, which extends battery life, while still maintaining the integrity of the laser diode power in a variety of applications.
The HL40023MG is scheduled for mass production in February 2011. For additional information or sample quantities, please contact any one of the Opnext sales offices. |
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