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title: "Optical Sensor Array / Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) Unit"
industry: "Computer, Electronic and Optical Product Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "0.1-100 mW optical power output, 650-1550 nm wavelength, ±0.1 mm accuracy at 3 m distance"
    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 0.05
    unit: "mW"
    consequence: "Photodiode quantum efficiency degradation due to cumulative radiation exposure exceeding 10 kGy, laser diode thermal wavelength shift at junction temperatures above 85°C, interferometric phase measurement error from refractive index fluctuations in air path"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Laser diode junction temperature exceeding 85°C due to inadequate heat sinking"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrated thermoelectric cooler with PID control maintaining junction temperature at 25±2°C"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Photodiode cumulative radiation exposure exceeding 10 kGy from scattered therapy beams"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Radiation-hardened InGaAs photodiodes with 100 μm depletion layer and 50 kGy radiation tolerance rating"
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  optical-sensor-array:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:OPTICAL_SENSOR_ARRAY"
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
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  - standard: "ISO 17123-9:2018 OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS - FIELD PROCEDURES FOR TESTING GEODETIC AND SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS - PART 9: TERRESTRIAL LASER SCANNERS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/ASME B89.1.7M:2001 MEASUREMENT OF CALIBRATED LINE SCALES"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 18723-6:1990 ENGINEERING SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS; TESTING OF ACCURACY; ELECTRO-OPTICAL DISTANCE METERS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Optical Sensor Array / Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) Unit

## 1. Technical Definition
A precision measurement component that combines optical sensing and electronic distance measurement technologies to verify the isocenter position in radiation therapy systems.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-100 mW optical power output, 650-1550 nm wavelength, ±0.1 mm accuracy at 3 m distance**. Failure boundary: **Optical power output below 0.05 mW, wavelength drift exceeding ±5 nm, distance measurement error exceeding ±0.5 mm at 3 m**, Mechanism: **Photodiode quantum efficiency degradation due to cumulative radiation exposure exceeding 10 kGy, laser diode thermal wavelength shift at junction temperatures above 85°C, interferometric phase measurement error from refractive index fluctuations in air path**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Rayleigh Resolution Criterion**:

> **Primary Equation**: $d = \frac{0.61 \lambda}{NA}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the theoretical limit of machine vision systems.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| \lambda | Wavelength | Engineering Constant |
| NA | Numerical Aperture | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Laser diode junction temperature exceeding 85°C due to inadequate heat sinking | 8 | Wavelength drift beyond ±5 nm causing interferometric measurement phase error | Integrated thermoelectric cooler with PID control maintaining junction temperature at 25±2°C |
| Photodiode cumulative radiation exposure exceeding 10 kGy from scattered therapy beams | 8 | Quantum efficiency degradation below 60% causing optical power detection failure | Radiation-hardened InGaAs photodiodes with 100 μm depletion layer and 50 kGy radiation tolerance rating |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Optical Sensor Array](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/optical-sensor-array.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [EDM Transceiver](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/edm-transceiver.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Signal Processing Unit](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/signal-processing-unit.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Calibration Target](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/calibration-target.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Precision Calibration Fixture**, **Clean Room Assembly Station**, **Optical Test Bench**  
**Downstream Applications**: Radiation Therapy Linear Accelerator, Medical Imaging System, Stereotactic Radiosurgery Device  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: How does this optical sensor array improve radiation therapy accuracy?
**A**: The sensor combines optical sensing with electronic distance measurement to precisely verify the isocenter position in radiation therapy systems, ensuring accurate beam targeting for patient safety and treatment effectiveness.

### Q: What materials ensure the durability of this EDM unit?
**A**: Constructed with optical-grade glass for clear sensing, semiconductor sensors for precise detection, aluminum alloy housing for lightweight durability, and precision ceramics for thermal stability in clinical environments.

### Q: What components are included in the BOM for this measurement system?
**A**: The bill of materials includes the Optical Sensor Array for detection, EDM Transceiver for distance measurement, Signal Processing Unit for data analysis, and Calibration Target for system verification and accuracy maintenance.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 17123-9:2018 OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS - FIELD PROCEDURES FOR TESTING GEODETIC AND SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS - PART 9: TERRESTRIAL LASER SCANNERS
- ANSI/ASME B89.1.7M:2001 MEASUREMENT OF CALIBRATED LINE SCALES
- DIN 18723-6:1990 ENGINEERING SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS; TESTING OF ACCURACY; ELECTRO-OPTICAL DISTANCE METERS

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: OPTICAL_SENSOR_ARRAY_ELECTRONIC_DISTANCE_MEASUREMENT_EDM_UNIT | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 150661c6
