Handheld or Bench Top/Rack-Mount Units-Single or Multiple Sources with Power Meter or Fault Finder
Cercis welcomes inquiries for custom units which might require sources or detectors of different wavelengths than those ordinarily used in fiber optic communications.
Typical sources might include Super-Luminescent Diodes (SLDs typically 780, 850, 1300 or 1550 nm) usually used in applications, such as gyroscopes and other optical sensing devices, requiring incoherent illumination properties. Other "non-standard" sources include laser diodes, LEDs or VCSEL devices which are required for organic or inorganic materials analysis or manipulation.
Wavelengths may range from 400 nm blue lasers or LEDs to 2200 nm infrared lasers. Varying detectors for optical power measurement might include large-area (5,10,13 mm) InGaAs or Germanium, or integrating sphere to handle high-optical power inputs. Cercis can fiber-couple sources-usually using hermetically sealed diodes in TO or CD cans - but we have worked with mini-stud or pill-pack packages. Variations in fiber coupling can also incorporate optical isolators or external thermo-electric coolers. Typical Applications May Include -
Medical Instrumentation
Cercis has supplied various light sources for medical applications. A few examples include: 660 nm (or
470, 530 nm) POF (1 mm core Plastic Optical Fiber) LED source. Optical interface can be FC & ST, as well
as V-Pin, J-Pin and SMA. Similar instruments could made to be used with other fiber types, including PCS
(Plastic Clad Silica 200/240, 400/440 mm core/cladding, etc.), as well as standard conventional
communications-type fibers: 9/125 singlemode, & 50/125, 62.5/125 or 100/140 mm multimode. Other
single-mode variations are 3/125 or 5/125 for 650 or 780-850 nm sources, respectively.
Industrial/Avionics Military Multi-Pin Connector Test Sets
Cercis can develop custom test sets for use with the various multi-pin and/or hermaphroditic connectors
used in avionics, military tactical, rugged and industrial applications. These instruments make testing
these connector types easier and more accurate-by eliminating the need for break-out assemblies.
Various sources-singlemode or multimode-can be used. See the following preview of the Model 5210 or
5310. Instruments can offer combinations of sources, along with an optical power meter and fault finder-
to meet the needs of installers or production assembly technicians.
Laser Simulation & Special Requirements
Cercis has manufactured instruments for a variety of custom applications-including a handheld free-space
laser simulator for testing of target acquisition devices. These applications can utilize 904 or 1064 nm
laser diodes or eye-safe wavelengths of 1550 nm.
If you have a custom application, please contact Cercis to discuss your requirements.
