In conjunction with Kyoto University’s Photonics and Electronics Science and Engineering Center, Hamamatsu Photonics has developed what it claims to be the world’s first watt-level photonics crystal laser, a next-generation semiconductor laser light source.

Bringing research-grade performance to every imaging project, the ORCA-Flash4.0 LT Gen II scientific CMOS camera is the latest addition to Hamamatsu's ORCA-Flash4.0 family.  

Hamamatsu Photonics has expanded and enhanced its range of semiconductor detectors, featuring photon counting capability, with the introduction of the brand new S12576-050 and S12577-050 multi-pixel photon counter devices (MPPC). The new devices utilise a Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode structure for ultra-low-level light detection, and a two-stage thermoelectric cooler, operating down to -25oC.

A new 38 mm head-on PMT, offering 3 times faster response than previous models, has been announced by Hamamatsu. Hamamatsu will exhibit the R12845 at the IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium/Medical Imaging 2013 Conference in Seoul, South Korea from the 27th October to the 2nd November (exhibit of the R12845 will be for 3 days from the 29th October).

A next-generation laser light source that provides high output and high beam quality at a single wavelength, while simultaneously controlling beam spread has been announced by Hamamatsu. Developed by a group from Hamamatsu Photonics and Kyoto University’s Photonics and Electronics Science and Engineering Center, samples will be offered to instrument manufacturers by spring 2014.

A new multialkali photocathode has been developed by Hamamatsu, providing high near-infrared sensitivity for its next-generation Micro PMT. The Micro PMT is an ultra-compact photomultiplier device that is manufactured with semiconductor manufacturing technology and can be produced in high volumes.

Hamamatsu Photonics are proud to introduce a completely updated range of Multi-Pixel Photon Counter (MPPC) detectors. Hamamatsu’s already highly regarded MPPC technology has found uses in various applications from medical physics and high energy physics to general optical measurement applications. A new catalogue has been released detailing the numerous performance improvements to both the bare devices and to the high performance modules.

Hamamatsu introduces the C11440-50B board level camera for OEM scientific and industrial customers. It has a unique scientific CMOS sensor and is designed to deliver high performance and cost-effective imaging in a small, board-level format.

Hamamatsu Photonics introduce the new G11777-003P InGaAs PIN photodiode, an ultra-compact near infrared detector available in a surface mount COB package. Compared to a conventional metal packaged detector, the size of the G11777-003P is drastically reduced, whilst still maintaining a 0.3mm diameter active area. Package dimensions are 0.8 x 1.6 x 0.8mm.

Hamamatsu Photonics offer a wide range of CMOS linear image sensors for use in analytical instruments such as spectrophotometers and industrial process monitoring equipment. A new range of CMOS linear image sensors has recently been developed, which offer very high-speed response whilst maintaining high resolution.

Hamamatsu Photonics introduce the LC-L5, a dedicated large area UV curing system, adding to our existing range of high performance LED and lamp based curing systems. The new addition features a large array of high power UV LEDs. Through the use of internal forced air cooling the need for ducting or chiller equipment is eliminated and, the LEDs are able to offer a high stability output, which is easily maintained over the 20,000 hour average LED ...

Hamamatsu Photonics are proud to introduce the S11638 CMOS linear image sensor with APS (Active Pixel Sensor) technology. APS technology allows the S11638 to achieve a combination of a very high sensitivity, at 160 V/(lx•s), and a fast video data rate of 10 MHz. This is accomplished by simultaneously integrating charge for all pixels.

Hamamatsu Photonics have developed a brand new series of thermopile infrared detectors, to meet the demand for low cost sensors with high S/N for gas analysis applications. The T11262-01 is a high sensitivity thermopile sensor with a D* of 1.3x108. The sensor is housed within a compact TO-18 package with a high transmittance window in the 3-5µm band.

Hamamatsu Photonics has today announced the introduction of the G11097-0707S, a brand new 128 x 128 pixel two dimensional InGaAs image sensor, that compliments the existing range of high performance linear and area image sensors.

Hamamatsu Photonics introduce the P11159-01AS, a small, high resolution encoder module. This new optical encoder incorporates a 4 element photo IC and red LED, with a 2-phase digital signal output circuit. When using 0.2mm pitch slits, the P11159-01AS produces a 2-phase digital signal output that matches the slit movement. A high resolution of 50µm is achievable.

Hamamatsu Photonics has released the ORCA-Flash4.0 V2, a 4-megapixel scientific CMOS camera that offers unrivalled flexibility across a wide range of microscopy applications. The ORCA-Flash4.0 V2 has many new features such as two scan speeds, a readout mode for light sheet microscopy, and USB 3.0 and Camera Link interfaces.

Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. has developed three new image sensors that feature a high-speed charge transfer structure in each pixel to enable high-precision TOF (time-of-flight) distance measurements. The S11961-01CR is the industry’s first linear image sensor for TOF distance measurement, and the S11962-01CR and S11963-01CR are area image sensors for 3D distance-measuring cameras.

Hamamatsu Photonics has announced that from the 1st November 2012, it began shipping samples of its new Micro PMT assembly to manufacturers of analytical and measurement instruments. The μPMT is a next-generation, ultra-compact photomultiplier tube that is fabricated through the use of in-house semiconductor processes for micro-electro-mechanical systems devices.

The ORCA-Flash4.0 scientific CMOS camera now includes Hamamatsu’s new ImageConductor ConnectivityTM, a built-in camera function that automatically senses which of the camera’s two output connections, USB 3.0 or Camera Link, is being used. The default USB 3.0 configuration provides 30 frames per second imaging at the full 2K x 2K resolution. If a faster frame rate is needed now or later, the camera can be easily upgraded by purchasing a high-s...

Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Stokes as their new Managing Director.