Duo-Lateral PSD for Accurate Position Sensing

Small step for diamond electronics, but a real one. 💎 With CEA-Leti, CEA-List, we tested something simple but not obvious: can Smart Cut™ diamond-on-silicon survive homoepitaxial CVD regrowth? Turns out - yes. We then built first Schottky diodes on top. They rectify, they block >100V. Nothing record-breaking yet, but functional devices on a scalable platform. Still early. Still preliminary. But it's a working brick in a wall that didn't really exist before. https://lnkd.in/ecPQFBjk #Diamond #PowerElectronics #SmartCut #Semiconductors #CEA

🛡️ Eliminating Fiber Damage in Wafer-Level PIC Testing In critical optoelectronic measurements, precision is non-negotiable. The Nexustest sCT9002 ensures zero-compromise accuracy and absolute safety for your valuable silicon photonics wafers, eliminating alignment errors and physical damage. Engineered for Unmatched Precision: 🔹 Zero-Damage Probing: Real-time nano-displacement sensors meticulously monitor edge coupling distance to protect your fibers and wafers. 🔹 Advanced Planarity Control: A built-in altimeter continuously inspects wafer flatness on the chuck for highly repeatable results. 🔹 3-Min Auto FA Calibration: Built-in automated scripts complete fiber array angle calibration in under 3 minutes, ensuring rapid and precise setup. 🔹 Application-Specific SMU: Features a highly accurate 12-channel Source Measure Unit tailored specifically for precise device characterization. 🔹 Seamless Continuous Testing: Execute Notch Up/Down sequences continuously without the need for manual unloading. Secure your measurement accuracy. Explore the technical specs here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbXEm_XJ #Optoelectronics #WaferProbing #SiliconPhotonicsTest #DeviceCharacterization #Innovation #Nexustest

Great week last week showcasing our high voltage capacitors at the International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) 2026. Pulsed power capacitors, and the high-energy, high-voltage, and high frequency advancements required for modern pulsed power systems, were a major focal point of the event. Peter C Laurence, CSI General Manager, was kept busy discussing CSI Technologies’ leading expertise in hardware design and manufacturing techniques for demanding pulsed power environments. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRjakQB5 #capacitors #pulsedpower #technology #manufacturing

Enabling innovation worldwide. TT Electronics and TTI, Inc. work together to provide engineers with global access to a broad portfolio of engineered component solutions. From precision and power resistors to sensors, magnetics, potentiometers, trimmers, encoders, and position sensors, we help customers accelerate development, simplify sourcing, and support long-term product success. Learn more about the TT Electronics portfolio available through TTI. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04mYGls0 #distributorspotlight #ttelectronics #tti #electronicscomponents #designengineering #globaldistribution

Most stages are built to move precisely. Far fewer can also apply and measure force with the same level of control. In this whitepaper, Dover Motion CTO Kevin McCarthy shows how air bearing linear motor stages can be used not only for high precision positioning, but also for precise force generation and low-force measurement. By combining frictionless bearings, direct-drive motors, and high-resolution encoder feedback, these stages can detect contact, control applied force, and measure spring rates with remarkable sensitivity. Kevin covers practical methods for precision touch-off, force control through following error and DAC output, and design considerations for getting accurate results in real applications. It’s especially relevant for engineers working in photonics automation and other precision systems where added sensors can increase complexity, cost, and error. Download the whitepaper — direct link in the comments. #PrecisionEngineering #MotionControl #ForceMeasurement #LinearMotion #AirBearings #Photonics #AutomationEngineering

We completed a new product at the end of 2024, and we have not talked about it enough yet. The product is a fiber-coupled laser module that we internally call "Pigtailed." Other manufacturers build similar solutions. This is not a claim to reinvention. But it is a product we have not talked about enough, and it deserves more visibility. The pigtailed was developed for applications where phase stability is not a nice-to-have but a hard constraint. Interferometry and coherence-based sensing are the primary use cases today. The fixed-phase output removes a variable that would otherwise require active compensation downstream in the optical system. That matters most when you are designing compact instruments with limited space for correction optics. Now we are working on the next chapter. A completely new electronics generation for the module is in development and scheduled for completion at the end of November. Testing follows from there. The target with the new electronics is tighter control, better thermal management, and a cleaner interface for OEM integration. Less integration friction at the system level. Precision in photonics is often less about the light source itself and more about what you remove from the equation. What are the toughest constraints you face when integrating laser modules into compact optical systems? #Small #Smart #Customized #lasersystems #photonics #photonicscommunity #lasermadeingermany #engineering #manufacturing #lasermanufacturer

DISCOVER THE AMX PRODUCT PORTFOLIO As the semiconductor and power electronics industries demand ever-higher reliability, AMX Automatrix stands as a global leader in high-performance pressure silver/copper sintering (X-Sinter) and advanced Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (X-SAM). AMX provides a complete, vertically integrated ecosystem: cutting-edge pressure sintering for high-reliability and high-thermal-conductivity joints, paired with our proprietary SAM technology for non-destructive, high-resolution defect inspection. Our comprehensive machinery portfolio scales seamlessly from R&D to high-volume manufacturing: 🔹 Sintering Platforms: The X-Sinter Series handles everything from low-volume prototyping to fully automated, high-throughput inline production. 🔹 SAM Inspection Systems: The X-SAM Series delivers inline and offline acoustic micro-imaging to detect delamination, voids, and micro-cracks. Our systems serve critical applications worldwide: - SiC, IGBT, and GaN power modules for electric vehicles (EVs) - High-power RF and LED assemblies - Advanced Automotive and Aerospace Electronics With a global support network and cleanroom-compliant platforms, the AMX Automatrix installation base is present worldwide in first-in-class semiconductor assembly lines. 🔗 Discover our global solutions and schedule a web call to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCbPGF8 #Semiconductors #PowerElectronics #SilverSintering #AcousticMicroscopy #SiC #GaN #AMXAutomatrix #EV #Aerospace

Not all magnetic encoders are the same. While they all rely on magnetic field sensing, the way each technology generates and processes feedback can vary significantly and that directly impacts performance in the field. At a high level, there are three primary approaches: ✔️ Magnetic Gear Tooth Sensor or Pickup Detect changes in flux as gear teeth pass a sensor, producing a pulse output proportional to speed. ✔️ Magneto-Resistive Encoders Use magnetized pole rings and sensor arrays to detect changes in magnetic domains and generate higher-resolution position and speed data. ✔️ Hall-Effect Magnetic Encoders Use semiconductor-based sensors to detect changes in magnetic fields, generating voltage signals that can be used to determine speed and position. It’s not about choosing the most advanced technology, it’s about selecting the right one for your application and operating environment. Talk to our team to find the right encoder for your application: https://bit.ly/4wEZGcE Or learn more: https://bit.ly/4feVppc #MagneticEncoders #MotionControl #IndustrialAutomation #EncoderTechnology #Manufacturing #OEM #Reliability #Dynapar

Precision starts with perfect alignment. What if you could achieve it without any friction? That’s exactly what the EZ-8046 Self-Aligning Unit from Eitzenberger GmbH is designed to do. Using frictionless spherical air bearing technology, the unit automatically adjusts its angle to achieve optimal alignment before the position is magnetically locked in place. The result is highly repeatable, ultra-precise positioning for demanding assembly processes where even slight angular misalignment can affect quality. Designed for applications such as semiconductor manufacturing, photonics, and other high-precision industries, the EZ-8046 helps improve process reliability while simplifying precision assembly. 📩 To learn more about Eitzenberger’s precision air bearing solutions, please contact Vita Turska, Business Account Manager at Prolog Optics, at vita@prologoptics.com #PrecisionEngineering #AirBearings #SemiconductorManufacturing #Photonics #PrecisionAssembly #AdvancedManufacturing #Automation

In partnership with Future Electronics, Allegro MicroSystems is proud to bring our industry-leading current sensing solutions directly to you to make your systems safer and more efficient. These reliable, plug-and-play sensors offer built-in protection right out of the box, saving you valuable development time and keeping your designs running flawlessly.