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PE
Spectrum 100 Oct 08 |
New FilmStar MEASURE Spectrum 100 server Sp100 supports the new PerkinElmer Spectrum 100 FTIR, including the Optica model configured for optics users (replaces GX). |
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Global Search Sep 08 |
Global Search provides a method to determine new starting designs. Groups (layers within parentheses) and the FilmStar Workbook are supported. |
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PE Lambda 1050 Sep 08 |
A new FilmStar MEASURE version Mpe1050 supports both the Triple Detector Module (+InGaAs for much improved near-IR performance) and Universal Reflectance Attachment. |
| Interactor
Updates Oct, Dec 07 |
In October the Interactor added the important ability to vary material indices. The December update made it much easier to select layers in designs with many layers. |
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Layer Error Analyzer Mar 07 |
This important facility lets users view layer errors determined by inverse-synthesis. It then generates FilmStar BASIC code to compensate for these errors. |
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Updated
FSPlot Module Mar 07 |
FSPlot Module now uses GDI+. The benefits are superior monochrome printing and smoother (anti-alias) plot curves. |
| DESIGN
File Browser Mar 07 |
A new File Properties browser makes it easy for larger facilities to manage designs. Users can select My Designs, etc. |
| Lambda 19
XP Support Sep 06 |
A new version of MEASURE (Scantraq) supports PE Lambda 18-19 under Win 2000/XP. The required Lambda AX PCI board and cable assembly is available from FTG Software. |
| DESIGN
Interactor May 06 |
FilmStar DESIGN 2.50 adds a secondary main screen which lets users interactively adjust designs and instantly plot results. |
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PE URA Support Apr 06 |
A new version of MEASURE (Scantraq) supports PE 650-950 with URA (Universal Reflectance Accessory) |
| Hitachi
Support Jan 06 |
A new version of MEASURE (Scantraq) supports Hitachi U-3210 and U-3410 (aka U-3200, 3400) |
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Zeiss MCS 500 Support Aug 05 |
The FTG Zeiss MCS5 ActiveX Server adds DAQ from Zeiss MCS 500 Series spectrometers in DESIGN and MEASURE. |
| ODX
Support Jun 05 |
Import/export of ODX (Optical Design eXchange) XML design files and materials files (*.odx) |
| SYRUSpro
Support Jun 05 |
Support in FilmStar DESIGN, INDEX and MONITOR for Leybold SYRUSpro includes creation of XML file and automatic entry of Leybold defined dispersive index functions. As part of this effort, FilmStar BASIC was added to MONITOR. |
| Mixed
Materials Apr 05 |
Index formulas can now be a function of up to three dispersive tables. |
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FilmStar Database Apr 05 |
New FilmStar Database technology based on FileMaker Pro 7 replaces the previous Access-based module. |
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PE Spectrum One Feb 05 |
A new ActiveX server enables MEASURE (Scantraq) to control the PerkinElmer Spectrum One FTIR spectrometer. |
| Code
Generators Feb 05 |
BASIC code creators for FSPlot annotations and the Report Generator ease the task of reproducing plots and reports. |
| Cary
Accessories Jul 04 |
In MEASURE (Scantraq) for Cary, FilmStar BASIC adds several functions (CaryAccy...) for controlling accessories. |
| New
Materials Models Apr 04 |
Forouhi-Bloomer and Tauc-Lorentz dispersion models added to DESIGN and INDEX. |
| Upgraded
DLS Feb 04 |
The DLS (damped least squares) optimizer has been improved by implementing a new matrix inversion algorithm. |
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User-Defined Targets Oct 03 |
User-defined functions of reflectance, transmittance and phase can be utilized as optimization targets. |
| IC/5 DAQ Package Jul 03 |
IC/5 Data Logger and IC/5 Data Plotter allow users to acquire and display Rate, Power and Thickness vs. time. This diagnostic tool is available to MONITOR and CRYSTAL users. |
| FilmStar Administrator Jun 03 |
A FilmStar Administrator bit can be added to HASP Security
ID Modules. The Administrator can then set numerous security options on
users' computers.
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| New
Materials Models Jun 03 |
Maxwell-Garnett and Bruggeman mixed materials models have been added to User-Defined index functions. |
| Birefringent Indices Feb 03 |
New user-defined index variables IFP (if P pol) and IFS (if S pol) make it easy to set up birefringent materials |
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Updated
FSPlot Module Oct 02 |
An updated FSPlot Module offers finer control over graph details and provides new web graphics enhancements. A major enhancement is the ability to add a data table to plots. |
| MONITOR Export Chip May 02 |
As an aid in reverse-engineering, Evaluate...Export Chip <Ctrl+X> exports the film stack on a selected monitor chip to DESIGN (which must be open). |
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New
File Dialogs Apr 02 |
Default FTG-style file open/save dialogs can be replaced by Windows common dialogs. |
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Extended
Materials Feb 02 |
Setting Film Indices (in File Configuration Capacity) to a number n > 52 places DESIGN into Extended Materials mode |
| Updated User-Interface Jan 02 |
New toolbars and property dialogs offer a new level of convenience; graph properties may be updated all at once, etc. In addition, standard Windows dialog fonts can replace FTG-style bold fonts. |
| Flip-Flop Synthesis Nov 01 |
The flip-flop method, pioneered by W. H. Southwell has been implemented. Users can specify a starting design and flip multiple layer elements. |
| PDF, RTF Reports Sep 01 |
The Report Generator now saves documents in the popular Adobe Acrobat .pdf format. Previous binary files (.prt) can be converted. Documents can also be saved in Rich Text Format (.rtf) and opened and edited in MS Word. |
| Genetic Evolution Jul 01 |
New genetic algorithms provide methods for synthesizing and refining thin film designs. You can, for example, design coatings containing quarter waves or near quarter waves. |
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Index
Functions Jun 01 |
New and improved dispersive Index Functions provide users with the means to minimize differences between measured and calculated results. |
| Phase Dispersion Functions Apr 01 |
DESIGN evaluates and optimizes several phase dispersion functions: Group Delay, Group Delay Dispersion, Chromatic Dispersion. These are supported in both reflectance and transmittance. |
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Fast
Eddy Apr 01 |
New support for Eddy Company LMC-10/20 light monitors offers Fast Eddy data transfer and much improved handling of process information. |
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Encrypted
Designs Mar 01 |
Design encryption allows your customers to evaluate your designs without being able to modify or view them. You will want to test this feature and let us know if there are any problems with it. |
| Link Variables Feb 01 |
Optimization variables may be linked. (Linked variables retain the same optical or physical thickness ratio during optimization.) This makes it easier to design devices based on quarter wave stacks. Other optimization improvements include thickness and index limits. |
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Unobtainium Nov 00 |
Hypothetical film unobtainium adds an ideal AR to designs with massive layers. This helps users deal with embedded light sources, etc. |
| Updated BASIC Nov 00 |
New properties, functions and subroutines enable users to develop BASIC code without DDE Macro commands. A main advantage is that all keywords are defined and documented in object browsers. |
| PE Spectrum BX Jul 00 |
DDE server S1000svr.exe allows MEASURE (Scantraq) 32-bit to communicate with Spectrum BX (1000) drivers under Win 95/98/NT. |
| Sopra .nk Import May 00 |
Import Sopra .nk index files into INDEX. |
| PE Spectrum GX Mar 00 |
DDE server S2000svr.exe allows MEASURE (Scantraq) 32-bit to communicate with Spectrum GX (2000) drivers under Win 95/98/NT. |
| Varian Cary Support Feb 00 |
New MEASURE (Scantraq) executable Mcary5_32.exe supports Varian Cary 1-5 (100-500) spectrophotometers. |
| Wavelength Calibration Jan 00 |
MEASURE (Scantraq) adds automatic compensation for monochromator wavelength errors. |
| MONITOR Simulator Oct 99 |
The Simulator enables users to predict the effects of cutoff (overshoot) strategies in the production of bandpass filters. This is especially useful for DWDM designs. |
| Contour Plots, etc. Jul 99 |
An updated graphics engine enables DESIGN to plot 2D graphs displaying R,T vs. wavelength and angle. FilmStar BASIC supports multiple sheets allowing several *.bas files to be open at the same time. The HASP Security ID Module is being shipped with new orders. |
| Lambda 19 Support Jul 99 |
DDE server L19svr.exe allows MEASURE (Scantraq) 32-bit to communicate with P-E 19 drivers under Win 95/98. NT users should contact us. |
| Ocean Optics Server Jun 99 |
Using ActiveX server Ocean1.exe, spectra from Ocean Optics spectrometers can be acquired by DESIGN, MEASURE or Excel. Please contact us about other CCD spectrometers. |
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The Coating
Game © May 99 |
The MONITOR Coating Game (32-bit only) is an interactive simulator for developing optical monitoring skills. Intended for technicians who may not be familiar with thin film software, it uses a virtual instrument interface with a realistic strip chart, knobs, buttons and switches. |
