488nm, 200mW, Turn-Key Single Mode Laser Diode Source

Product Overview:

488nm, 200mW High Stability Source Laser Overview

These 488nm Scientific Series laser diode modules were designed to deliver very high stability in research laboratory environments. They are a plug and play source and control solution which include a Nichia NDS4216 laser diode mounted into a thermally stabilized head, the controller unit (Current & Temperature Control), and the interface cable. These modules also come with an integrated LASORB protection diode which clamps and blocks voltage and current transients and ESD.

The laser diode modules come standard with an OEM controller unit included in the purchase price. Alternately, a fully integrated bench-top controller with front panel interface can be purchased; inquire for more information.

Flexible User Controls

These sources offer the user the ability to set the output power of the laser diode using the included OEM controller unit. The bias current range is preset to prevent the possibility of over driving the laser source and the unit has an over-temperature shut down feature based on feedback from a sensor located against the laser package header.

If the benchtop control unit is ordered, the user has control of the current and the temperature set-point through a front panel display and front panel adjustment knob. Additionally, the user has the ability to fine tune the wavelength by adjusting the temperature set point.

488 nm Laser Diode Protection

These units offer multiple layers of protection for the internal Nichia source. An integrated LASORB diode on the current supply board offers a fail-safe clamp of the current / voltage to the integrated laser diode. The LASORB was designed to eliminate the possibility of power surges and ESD damaging the laser.