Distributed Feedback Lasers: 1850 nm - 2200 nm
nanoplus offers DFB laser diodes at any wavelength between 1850 nm and 2200 nm.

Key features of nanoplus distributed feedback laser diodes
- monomode
- continuous wave
- room temperature
- tunable
- custom wavelengths
Why choose nanoplus distributed feedback laser diodes
- stable longitudinal and transversal single mode emission
- precise selection of target wavelength
- narrow laser linewidth
- mode-hop-free wavelength tunability
- fast wavelength tuning
- typically > 5 mW output power
- small size
- easy usability
- high efficiency
- long-term stability
For more than 20 years nanoplus has been the technology leader for lasers in gas sensing. We produce lasers at large scale at our own fabrication sites in Gerbrunn and Meiningen. nanoplus cooperates with the leading system integrators in the TDLAS based analyzer industry. More than 30,000 installations worldwide prove the reliability of nanoplus lasers.
Quick description of nanoplus distributed feedback laser technology
nanoplus uses a unique and patented technology for DFB laser manufacturing. We apply a lateral metal grating along the ridge waveguide, which is independent of the material system. Read more about our patented distributed feedback technology.
Related information for nanoplus DFB laser diodes between 1850 nm and 2200 nm
Specifications
Mountings & Accessories
Applications
Papers & Links
The following table summarizes the typical DFB laser specifications in the 1850 nm to 2200 nm range:
parameters (T = 25 °C) | symbol | unit | minimum | typical | maximum |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
operating wavelength (at Top, Iop) | λop | nm | 0.1 nm | ||
optical output power (at λop) | Pop | mW | 3 | ||
operating current | Iop | mA | 100 | ||
operating voltage | Vop | V | 2 | ||
threshold current | Ith | mA | 5 | 25 | 65 |
side mode suppression ratio | SMSR | dB | > 35 | ||
current tuning coefficient | CI | nm / mA | 0.01 | 0.020 | 0.05 |
temperature tuning coefficient | CT | nm / K | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.23 |
operating chip temperature | Top | °C | +20 | +25 | +50 |
operating case temperature* | TC | °C | -20 | +25 | +50 |
storage temperature* | TS | °C | -40 | +20 | +80 |
* non-condensing
We offer enhanced specifications for distributed feedback lasers at 1854 nm and 1877 nm for water vapour detection as well as at 2004.0 nm for carbon dioxide detection. Please check our Top Wavelengths section for more information.
nanoplus distributed feedback lasers show outstanding spectral, tuning and electrical properties. They are demonstrated in figures 1 - 3. Click on the graphics to enlarge.
If you are uncertain whether you require a distributed feedback laser, compare the specifications with our Fabry-Pérot lasers or contact us.
nanoplus offers a variety of free space and fiber coupled mountings. Configure your laser according to your needs.
Free space mountings
Select a TO header with or without TEC. The TO headers are hermetically sealed with cap and window. Ask for customization without cap or without window. c-mount is available upon request. Please click on the mounting for detailed specifications and dimensions.
Fiber coupled mountings
Choose between SM and PM fiber coupling. Please click on the mounting for detailed specifications and dimensions. The SM-BTF is available for lasers between 760 nm and 2360 nm, the PM-BTF option is offered for lasers between 1064 nm and 2050 nm.
OEM mounting
Accessories
The nanoplus TO5 heatsink facilitates your laser set up by:
- improved heat distribution
- connectors for laser diode driver
- connectors for temperature controller
- M6 thread for optical posts
- easy use with standard cage systems
Water vapour shows absorption features in the wavelength window between 1850 nm and 1900 nm.
For detailed absorption data, please refer to HITRAN database and to our Applications by Gas section.
Carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and formaldehyde show absorption features in the wavelength window between 1900 nm and 2200 nm.
For detailed absorption data, please refer to HITRAN database and to our Applications by Gas section.
Please find below a selection of related papers from our literature list.
Let us know if you published a paper with our lasers. We will be happy to include it in our literature list.
#9 DFB Lasers Between 760 nm and 16 µm for Sensing Applications;
W. Zeller, L. Naehle, P. Fuchs, F. Gerschuetz, L. Hildebrandt, J. Koeth, Sensors 2010, 10, pp. 2492-2510.
#14 Evaluation of the Radiation Hardness of GaSbbased Laser Diodes for Space Applications;
I. Esquivias, J.M.G. Tijero, J. Barbero, D. Lopez, M. Fischer, K. Roessner, J. Koeth, RADECS Proceedings 2011, pp. 349-352.
#33 DFB laser diodes in the wavelength range from 760 nm to 2.5 µm;
J. Seufert, M. Fischer, M. Legge, J. Koeth, R. Werner, M. Kamp, A. Forchel, Spectroch. Acta Part A 60, 2004, pp. 3243-3247.
#39 The nulltimate test bench: achromatic phase shifters for nulling interferometry;
P.A. Schuller, O. Demangeon, A. Leger, M. Barillot, B. Chazelas, M. Decaudin, M. Derrien, P. Duret, P. Gabor, G. Gadret, J. Gay, A. Labeque, R. Launhardt, J. Mangin, Y. Rabbia, Z. Sodnikal., Proc. SPIE 2010, 7734, 77342E.
#41 All-fiber, wavelength and repetition-rate tunable, ultrafast pulse generation in the 2.0 μm region without mode-locking;
M. E. Durst and J. van Howe, Journal of lightwave technology, Vol. 31, No. 23, Dec. 1st, 2013, pp. 3714-3718.
#55 Photonic Crystal Laser Based Gas Sensor;
M. Wolff, H. Bruhns, J. Koeth, W. Zeller, L. Naehle, Chapter 4 in "Optical Sensors - New Developments and Practical Applications", book edited by M. Yasin, S.W. Harun, H. Arof, ISBN 978-953-51-1233-4, March 19, 2014.
#72 TDLAS-based NH3 mole fraction measurement for exhaust diagnostics during selective catalytic reduction using a fiber-coupled 2.2-µm DFB Diode laser;
F. Stritzke, O. Diemel, S. Wagner, App. Phys. B, 2015, 119, pp. 143-152.
#88 Oxygen-18 isotope of breath CO2 linking to erythrocytes carbonic anhydrase activity: a biomarker for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes;
C. Ghosh, G. D. Banik, A. Maity, S. Som, A. Chakraborty, C. Selvan, S. Ghosh, S. Chowdhury, M. Pradhan, Scientific Reports, 2015, 5 : 8137.
#140 Development of a Method for Non‐Invasive Measurement of Absolute Pressure in Partially Transparent Containers with Carbonated Beverages;
M. Grafen, M. Falkenstein, A. Ostendorf, C. Esen, Chemie, Ingenieur, Technik, Vol. 92, Iss. 11, Spec. Iss.: Bioraffinerien, Nov. 2020, pp 1830 - 1839.
# 148 Hydrogen sensor based on tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy;
V. Avetisov, O. Bjoroey, J. Wang, P. Geiser, K. G. Paulsen, Sensors, Vo. 19, Iss. 23, 2019, 5313.