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      ],
      "verified": "2026-11-11",
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    },
    {
      "id": "dimensions",
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      ],
      "verified": "2026-10-19",
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    },
    {
      "id": "max-range",
      "name": "Max range",
      "sources": [
        "https://lightwarelidar.com/shop/sf45-b-50-m/?wmc-currency=ZAR"
      ],
      "verified": "2026-10-19",
      "value": 50,
      "unit": "m"
    },
    {
      "id": "point-rate",
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      "sources": [
        "https://lightwarelidar.com/shop/sf45-b-50-m/?wmc-currency=ZAR"
      ],
      "verified": "2026-10-19",
      "value": 5000,
      "unit": "pts/s"
    },
    {
      "id": "field-of-view",
      "name": "Field of view",
      "sources": [
        "https://lightwarelidar.com/shop/sf45-b-50-m/?wmc-currency=ZAR"
      ],
      "verified": "2026-10-19",
      "value": 320,
      "unit": "°"
    },
    {
      "id": "scan-pattern",
      "name": "Scan pattern",
      "sources": [
        "https://lightwarelidar.com/shop/sf45-b-50-m/?wmc-currency=ZAR"
      ],
      "verified": "2026-10-19",
      "value": "Single laser beam with oscillating horizontal scanning; adjustable scanning angle up to 320°."
    },
    {
      "id": "returns-per-pulse",
      "name": "Returns per pulse",
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        "https://lightwarelidar.com/shop/sf45-b-50-m/?wmc-currency=ZAR"
      ],
      "verified": "2026-10-19",
      "value": "First and last pulse detection available."
    },
    {
      "id": "wavelength",
      "name": "Wavelength",
      "sources": [
        "https://lightwarelidar.com/shop/sf45-b-50-m/?wmc-currency=ZAR"
      ],
      "verified": "2026-10-19",
      "value": 905,
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        "value": 9.05e-7,
        "unit": "m"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "physical-interfaces",
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        "https://lightwarelidar.com/shop/sf45-b-50-m/?wmc-currency=ZAR"
      ],
      "verified": "2026-10-19",
      "value": [
        "USB",
        "UART",
        "I²C"
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    }
  ],
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    },
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    },
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  ],
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  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
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