Fabry-Pérot Lasers: 2800 nm - 6500 nm
nanoplus offers FP interband cascade lasers at any wavelength between 3000 nm and 6000 nm.
Key features of nanoplus Fabry-Pérot interband cascade lasers
- spectral multimode
- lateral single mode
- continuous wave
- room temperature
- custom wavelengths
Why choose nanoplus Fabry-Pérot interband cascade lasers
- precise selection of target wavelength
- 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 Fabry-Pérot laser technology
nanoplus uses a unique and patented technology for Fabry-Pérot laser manufacturing. We follow a ridge waveguide approach, which is independent of the material system.
Related Information for nanoplus FP ICLs between 3000 nm and 6000 nm
Specifications
Mountings & Accessories
The following table summarizes the typical FP laser specifications in the 3000 nm to 6000 nm range:
| parameters (T = 25 °C) | symbol | unit | minimum | typical | maximum |
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| operating wavelength (at Top, Iop) | λop | nm | -20 | specify | +20 |
| optical output power (at λop) | Pop | mW | 5 | ||
| operating current | Iop | mA | 100 | ||
| operating voltage | Vop | V | 4 | 6 | |
| threshold current | Ith | mA | 50 | ||
| operating chip temperature | Top | °C | -10 | depends on λ | +50 |
| operating case temperature* | TC | °C | -20 | +25 | +50 |
| storage temperature* | TS | °C | -40 | +20 | +80 |
* non-condensing
nanoplus Fabry-Pérot lasers show outstanding spectral and electrical properties. They are demonstrated in figures 1 and 2. Click on the graphics to enlarge.
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If you are uncertain whether you require a Fabry-Pérot laser, compare the specifications with our Distributed Feedback Lasers or contact us.
Free space mounting
nanoplus developed a specific free space package for interband cascade lasers. The TO66 header disposes of an extra large thermo-electric cooler. It is hermetically sealed with a black cap and anti reflection coated window. Please click on the mounting for detailed specifications and dimensions.
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OEM mounting
For our OEM customers we offer a very small footprint package that is easy to integrate.
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Accessories
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The nanoplus TO66 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