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OPTICAL SENSORS for life science applications
The challenge of life science applications
Miniaturisation is a highly visible trend in me- Conventional optical sensors come up against
dical, laboratory and analytical technology. their limits here, simply due to the size and
Increasing automation, continuous diminution optical performance data of the components To extraordinary requirements
of the objects to be monitored and increasing used. Thus, by far, the predominant majority we respond with extraordinary
accuracy requirements are leading to an ever of LEDs, for example, are manufactured by the solutions
higher degree of integration in devices. big semiconductor producers for lighting pur-
poses. Instead of miniaturisation and optical Optical sensors and sensor components from STM are
Applications such as lab-on-a-chip, portable precision, output and luminous intensity are in perfect solution modules for life science applications. A
multitude of special characteristics completely differen-
units and even invasive modules, such as, the foreground. tiate them from the products made by standard optical
micro-pumps and catheters with sensor func- sensor manufacturers.
tions, are driving factors. Sensor components Size, design, and method of connection are de-
have to become ever smaller and more light- fined simply according to the needs of the mass The range of products includes extraordinary miniature
weight to accommodate them. Extremely low market. Fibre optics, frequently the only option optical sensors as standard products, optimally adap-
energy consumption, which allows a long given the installation constraints, have natural ted customised solutions, and precision optoelectronic
battery service lifetime, is just as important physical-optical disadvantages. components such as LEDs, photodiodes, and laser mo-
dules.
as a high level of functional reliability.
Consistent miniaturisation, high optical quality, and an
unusual modular design, in connection with the greatest
possible manufacturing flexibility, guarantee solutions
that are exactly adapted to the respective problems and
needs of the users.
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