Fabry-Pérot Lasers: 6000 nm - 14000 nm
nanoplus offers FP quantum casccade lasers at any wavelength between 6000 nm and 14000 nm.
Key features of nanoplus Fabry-Pérot quantum cascade lasers
- spectral multimode
- lateral single mode
- pulsed operation
- room temperature
- custom wavelengths
Why choose nanoplus Fabry-Pérot quantum 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 QCLs between 6000 nm and 14000 nm
Specifications
Mountings & Accessories
The following table summarizes the typical FP laser specifications in the 6000 nm to 14000 nm range:
| parameters (T = 25 °C) | symbol | unit | minimum | typical | maximum |
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| wavelength precision | δ | nm | 5 | 50 | 100 |
| average output power | Pavg | mW | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| peak output power | Ppeak | mW | 10 | 200 | 1000 |
| pulsed operation current | If | mA | 1000 | 3600 | |
| pulsed threshold current | lth | mA | 500 | 2000 | |
| operating voltage | V | V | 10 | 15 | 20 |
| peak slope efficiency | e | mW / A | 200 | 500 | 800 |
| repetition frequency | f | kHz | 0.001 | 100 | 2000 |
| pulse length | t | ns | 2 | 100 | 3000 |
| duty cycle | d. c. | % | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| side mode suppression ratio | SMSR | dB | > 30 | ||
| slow axis (FWHM) | degrees | 20 | 25 | 30 | |
| fast axis (FWHM) | degrees | 50 | 60 | 70 | |
| emitting area | W x H | µm x µm | 15 x 4 | 20 x 5 | 30 x 6 |
| storage temperature | TS | °C | -40 | 20 | 80 |
| operational temperature at case | TC | °C | -20 | +25 | +80 |
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
The TO3 header is hermetically sealed with a cap and window.
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Accessories
Collimation for TO3 header offers collimated beam shape
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