Microchip Lasers

STXL Series Microchip Lasers

1. STXL Series Sub-Nanosecond Microchip Lasers

The STXL series microchip lasers are passively Q-switched diode-pumped sub-nanosecond lasers, featuring narrow pulse width, high peak power high repetition rate and multiple wavelengths. We provide these microchip lasers at 1535nm, 1319nm, 1064nm, 1030nm, 946nm, 660nm, 532nm, 515nm, 473nm, 355nm, 343nm, 266nm, 257nm, 237nm and 213nm output wavelengths, with repetition rates up to 100kHz and pulse width from 300ps to 5ns. These compact and easy-to-integrate diode-pumped solid-state lasers support internal and external triggering, are ideally suited for eye-safe ranging, atmospheric monitoring, underwater imaging, optical metrology, bio-medicine, micro-machining etc.

1.1 STXL-AR Series 1.5ns Microchip Lasers

STXL-AR series microchip lasers are passively Q-switched diode-pumped solid-state lasers. The integrated design of diode-pumped module and laser crystal brings convenience to installation and integration due to the compact size. This series of lasers offer miniaturized drive boards specially for meteorological radar application, featuring small size, low power consumption, and can be used in high altitude, large temperature difference and other harsh environment.

Applications:

• LIDAR

• Laser ranging

• Atmospheric monitoring

Key Features:

• Pulse width down to 1.5ns

• Single pulse energy up to 200μJ

• Repetition rate up to 2.5kHz

• Spatial mode TEM00

• Sealed package, high reliability

* Side-exit light structure. Trigger mode for frequency <20kHz is rising-edge trigger, trigger mode for frequency >20kHz is gated trigger, TTL 5V, SMA interface.

1.2 STXL-A Series Microchip Lasers

STXL-A series microchip lasers are compact, economical and reliable diode-pumped passive Q-switch solid-state lasers, with stable output energy, high peak powers and excellent beam quality. The monolithic laser cavity is permanently aligned, therefore extremely stable. The system supports internal trigger and external trigger.

Applications:

• Seed laser

• Micromachining

• Pump source for optical parametric oscillators

• Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)

• Laser-based ultrasound detection

• Laser ionization mass spectroscopy (LIMS)

• Laser ranging

• Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF)

• Laser ultrasonic imaging

Key Features:

• Single pulse energy up to 120μJ

• Repetition rate up to 10kHz

• Spatial mode TEM00

• Polarization-stable

1.3 STXL-C Series 750ps Microchip Lasers

STXL-C series microchip lasers are compact, economical and reliable semiconductor pumped (diode pumped) passive Q-switch (passively Q-switched) solid state lasers independently developed by us, with stable output energy, high peak powers and excellent beam quality.  The monolithic laser cavity is permanently aligned, therefore extremely stable. The system supports internal trigger and external trigger. This series of products include 5 wavelengths of 1064nm, 532nm, 355nm, 266nm and 213nm. The pulse duration (pulse width) can go down to 600ps (0.6ns). Various models operate with repetition rates up to 10kHz and the average power ranges from 3mW to 350mW. The reliable and robust microchip design is perfect for advanced OEM industrial applications.

Applications:

• Seed laser

• Micromachining

• Pump source for optical parametric oscillators

• Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)

• Laser-based ultrasound detection

• Laser ionization mass spectroscopy (LIMS)

• Laser ranging

• Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF)

• Laser ultrasonic imaging

Key Features:

• Single pulse energy up to 120μJ

• Repetition rate up to 10kHz

• Spatial mode TEM00

• Polarization-stable

* Side-exit light structure. Trigger mode for frequency <20kHz is rising-edge trigger, trigger mode for frequency >20kHz is gated trigger, TTL 5V, SMA interface.

1.4 STXL-D Series 300ps-2ns Low Repetition Rate OEM Microchip Lasers

STXL-D series microchip lasers are passively Q-switched diode-pumped solid-state lasers, featuring stable single pulse energy, excellent beam quality and no tail pulse. 300ps-2ns low-repetition-rate microchip lasers coming along with miniaturized OEM drive boards, are designed especially for medical aesthetics. These lasers are compact, easy-to-integrate, and offer outstanding long working time. We also provide isolators with corresponding wavelengths and HQF series high-energy laser products for customers.

Applications:

• Seed laser

Key Features:

• Pulse width down to 300ps

• Single pulse energy up to 50μJ

• Spatial mode TEM00

• Polarization-stable

1.5 STXL-D Series 350ps Microchip Lasers

STXL-D series microchip lasers are passively Q-switched diode-pumped solid-state lasers, featuring stable single pulse energy, excellent beam quality and no tail pulse. The integrated design of diode-pumped module and laser crystal brings convenience to installation and integration due to the compact size. This series provides various wavelengths include 1064nm, 532nm, 355nm and 266nm, and supports internal and external triggering. The internal hermetic module of the laser head is available to customers for tailor-made development. The STXL-D series is also available with OEM seed laser drivers.

Applications:

• Seed laser

• Micromachining

• Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)

• Laser ionization mass spectroscopy (LIMS)

• Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF)

• Nonlinear optics

Key Features:

• Pulse width down to 300ps

• Single pulse energy up to 50μJ

• Repetition rate up to 10kHz

• Spatial mode TEM00

• Polarization-stable

1.6. STXL-H Series 300ps Single Longitudinal Mode Microchip Lasers

STXL-H series single longitudinal mode (SLM) microchip lasers are compact, economical and reliable semiconductor pumped (diode pumped) passive Q-switch (passively Q-switched) solid state lasers with stable output energy, high peak power and excellent beam quality. The monolithic laser cavity is permanently aligned, therefore extremely stable. The system supports internal trigger and external trigger. This series of products produce the single longitudinal mode 1064nm, 532nm, 355nm, 266nm and 213nm radiation with a long lifetime. The pulse duration (pulse width) can go down to 300ps (0.3ns). Various models operate with repetition rates up to 50kHz and the average power ranges from 2mW to 100mW. The reliable and robust microchip design is perfect for advanced OEM industrial applications.

Applications:

• Seed laser

• Micromachining

• Raman spectroscopy

• Laser ranging

• Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF)

• Laser ultrasonic imaging

• Time of flight mass spectrometer (TOFMS)

• Photolithography

Key Features:

• Pulse width down to 300ps

• High energy stability

• Repetition rate up to 100kHz

• Spatial mode TEM00

• Polarization-stable 

1.7 STXL-I Series 2.5ns Microchip Lasers

STXL-I series microchip lasers are compact, economical and reliable semiconductor pumped (diode pumped) passive Q-switch (passively Q-switched) solid state lasers independently developed by us, with stable output energy, high peak powers and excellent beam quality.  The monolithic laser cavity is permanently aligned, therefore extremely stable. The system supports internal trigger and external trigger.

Applications:

• Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF)

• Laser-based ultrasound detection

• Laser ranging

• Raman spectroscopy

Key Features:

• Compact design, excellent stability

• Polarization-stable

• Repetition rate up to 5kHz

• Spatial mode TEM00

1.8 STXL-J Series 1ns Microchip Lasers

Applications:

• Material micromachining

• Spectrum analysis

• LIDAR

• Pump source

• Biomedicine

Key Features:

• Pulse width down to 1ns

• Single pulse energy up to 100μJ

• Repetition rate up to 2kHz

• Spatial mode TEM00

1.9 STXL-O Series Energy Adjustable Fiber Pigtailed Microchip Lasers

STXL-O series sub-nanosecond fiber pigtailed microchip lasers are composed of integrated electronic control modules for energy adjustment, photodetector module and laser drive board, with a 200um 0.22NA fiber. This super compact laser is plug and play, making it an ideal source for a variety of applications.

Applications:

• Laser engraving

• Laser-induced breakdown

• spectroscopy (LIBS)

• Laser photoluminescence

• Laser marking

• Laser capture microdissection

• Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF)

• Laser mass spectroscopy

• Ultraviolet microscopy

• Raman spectroscopy

• LIDAR

• Thin film scribing and processing

• Semiconductor inspection

• Photoacoustic imaging

• Laser spark plug

• Laser remote sensing

Key Features:

• Pulse width <1ns

• Repetition rate variable from 1-200Hz

• Energy adjustable by PC control

• Photodiode output signal with time jitter < 00ps

• Sealed package, high reliability

• Plug and play, include PC control software

1.10 STXL-O Series Energy Adjustable Free Space Microchip Lasers

STXL-O series energy adjustable sub-nanosecond microchip lasers with free space output, are composed of integrated electronic control modules for energy adjustment, photodetector module and laser drive board. This laser features compact design, plug and play, and free space output with a beam divergence lower than 2mrad.

Applications:

• Laser engraving

• Laser-induced breakdown

• spectroscopy (LIBS)

• Laser photoluminescence

• Laser marking

• Laser capture microdissection

• Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF)

• Laser mass spectroscopy

• Ultraviolet microscopy

• Raman spectroscopy

• LIDAR

• Thin film scribing and processing

• Semiconductor inspection

• Photoacoustic imaging

• Laser spark plug

• Laser remote sensing

Key Features:

• lPulse width <1ns

• Repetition rate variable from 1-200Hz

• Energy adjustable by PC control

• Photodiode output signal with time jitter <100ps

• Sealed package, high reliability

• Plug and play, include PC control software

1.11 STXL-M Series Microchip Lasers

STXL-M series microchip lasers are passively Q-switched diode-pumped solid-state lasers, featuring high energy, good value and low power consumption. The integrated design of diode-pumped module and laser crystal results in the compactness. And water cooling is not required for this laser. The series is also available with miniaturized drive boards for OEM control or PD signal for applications include LIBS and laser ablation, which is easy to install and integrate, and is suitable for handheld devices.

Applications:

• Laser ablation

• Laser-induced breakdown

• spectroscopy (LIBS)

Key Features:

• Pulse width <7ns

• Pulse energy up to 20mJ

• Built-in PD, drive board for PD available

• Compact size, no water cooing required

• Suitable for handheld devices

• Cost effective

2. STXL Series 1535nm Er:glass Lasers

2.1 STXL High Repetition Rate 1535nm Microchip Laser Module

Er:glass eye-safe lasers are diode pumped, water-free, passively Q-switched lasers independently developed by us, combine eye-safe wavelength operation with high peak power, short pulse duration (pulse width), and diffraction limited beam quality to deliver unmatched size, weight and power. Our eye-safe DPSS lasers operate at 1535nm, in addition to being called 1535nm lasers, these lasers are also called 1540nm lasers, 1534nm lasers, 1.54um lasers or 1.54μm lasers, widely used as the emission light source of rangefinder. At this wavelength, eye-safe laser ranging systems can be easily configured without compromise to beam power or quality. This makes laser ranging applications safer for customers. Most of these lasers are operational over a wide temperature range from -40℃ to 60℃, with lifetime exceeding 60 million shots.

Applications:

• Obstacle avoidance radar

• Meteorological radar

• Laser range finder

Key Features:

• Passively Q-switched, Er:glass

• Eye-safe

• Extremely light (about 10g)

• Wide operating temperature range

Part numbering:

Series – Wavelength – Pulse Energy – Pulse Repetition Rate – HRR-Q

For example: STXL-1535nm-40uJ-1kHz-HRR-Q, is a STXL series high repetition rate passively Q-switched microchip laser with 1535nm wavelength, 40uJ energy, 1kHz pulse repetition rate.

2.2 STXL 100~300μJ 1535nm Microchip Laser Modules

Er:glass eye-safe lasers are diode pumped, water-free, passively Q-switched lasers combined eye-safe wavelength operation with high peak power, short pulse duration (pulse width), and diffraction limited beam quality to deliver unmatched size, weight and power. Our eye-safe DPSS lasers operate at 1535nm, in addition to being called 1535nm lasers, these lasers are also called 1540nm lasers, 1534nm lasers, 1.54um lasers or 1.54μm lasers, widely used as the emission light source of rangefinder. At this wavelength, eye-safe laser ranging systems can be easily configured without compromise to beam power or quality. This makes laser ranging applications safer for customers. Most of these lasers are operational over a wide temperature range from -40℃ to 60℃, with lifetime exceeding 60 million shots.

Applications:

• Laser range finder

• Meteorological radar

Key Features:

• Passively Q-switched, Er:glass

• Eye-safe

• Extremely light

• Super compact design

• Wide operating temperature range

Part numbering:

Series – Wavelength – Pulse Energy – Pulse Repetition Rate – HRR-Q

For example: STXL-1535nm-100uJ-10Hz-HRR-Q, is a STXL series high repetition rate passively Q-switched microchip laser with 1535nm wavelength, 100uJ energy, 10Hz pulse repetition rate.

2.3 STXL High Energy 1535nm Microchip Laser Modules

Er:glass eye-safe lasers are diode pumped, water-free, passively Q-switched lasers combined eye-safe wavelength operation with high peak power, short pulse duration (pulse width), and diffraction limited beam quality to deliver unmatched size, weight and power. Our eye-safe DPSS lasers operate at 1535nm, in addition to being called 1535nm lasers, these lasers are also called 1540nm lasers, 1534nm lasers, 1.54um lasers or 1.54μm lasers, widely used as the emission light source of rangefinder. At this wavelength, eye-safe laser ranging systems can be easily configured without compromise to beam power or quality. This makes laser ranging applications safer for customers. Most of these lasers are operational over a wide temperature range from -40℃ to 60℃, with lifetime exceeding 60 million shots.

Applications:

• Laser range finder

• Altimeter

• LIBS

Key Features:

• Peak power >150kW

• Eye-safe

• No temperature controlling

• Low operating current

• Compact size

Part numbering:

Series – Wavelength – Pulse Energy – Pulse Repetition Rate – HE

For example: STXL-1535nm-800uJ-10Hz-HE, is a STXL series high energy microchip laser with 1535nm wavelength, 800uJ energy, 10Hz pulse repetition rate. 

2.4 STXL 500μJ High Energy 1535nm Microchip Laser Modules

Er:glass eye-safe lasers are diode pumped, water-free, passively Q-switched lasers combined eye-safe wavelength operation with high peak power, short pulse duration (pulse width), and diffraction limited beam quality to deliver unmatched size, weight and power. Our Eye-safe DPSS Lasers operate at 1535nm, in addition to being called 1535nm lasers, these lasers are also called 1540nm lasers, 1534nm lasers, 1.54um lasers or 1.54μm lasers, widely used as the emission light source of rangefinder. At this wavelength, eye-safe laser ranging systems can be easily configured without compromise to beam power or quality. This makes laser ranging applications safer for customers. Most of these lasers are operational over a wide temperature range from -40℃ to 60℃, with lifetime exceeding 60 million shots.

Applications:

• Laser range finder

• Meteorological radar

Key Features:

• Passively Q-switched, Er:glass

• Eye-safe

• Extremely light

• Super compact design

• Wide operating temperature range 

Part numbering:

Series – Wavelength – Pulse Energy – Pulse Repetition Rate – HE

For example: STXL-1535nm-500uJ-10Hz-HE, is a STXL series high energy microchip laser with 1535nm wavelength, 500uJ energy, 10Hz pulse repetition rate.

SLY Series 1535nm Erbium-Doped Glass Lasers

1. Er:Glass Lasers without Beam Expander (Low Repetition Rate)

100uJ~300uJ models:

400uJ~500uJ models:

2. Er:Glass Lasers with Beam Expander (Low Repetition Rate)

3. High Repetition Rate Er:Glass Lasers

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A6:

NOTE:

1. Anti-static measures must be taken during transportation, storage and use.

2. Laser diode pins need to be protected by connecting short lines between them.

3. Use constant-current power supply to avoid peaks and surges when working.

4. Do not exceed the specified operating temperature, frequency, pulse width, current, etc.

5. The laser must be installed reliably (following the instruction manual) to ensure proper operation.

6. Ensure that the laser window is clean and pollutant-free, to avoid light abnormalities.

SED Series Erbium-doped Glass Microchip Lasers

Parts Numbering Schema

Series – Wavelength – Pulse Energy – Pulse Width– Others

For example: SED-1535nm-100uJ-3.5ns, is a SED Erbium-doped laser with 1535nm wavelength, 120uJ Pulse energy and 3.5ns pulse width.

1. 500 µJ Erbium-doped glass laser, SED-1535nm-500uJ-5ns

The erbium glass laser emits at an eye-safe wavelength of 1.54µm and offers high beam quality within the atmospheric window. With a pulse energy of 500 µJ, it is suitable for eye-safe laser ranging. This laser exhibits low power consumption, high peak power, narrow pulse width, compact size, and does not require temperature control. It has been proven to be a safe, efficient, and stable eye-safe laser solution.

2. 2mJ Erbium-doped Glass Laser, SED-1535nm-2mJ-11ns

This laser employs erbium glass as the active medium operating at a wavelength of 1.54 µm. It offers a high photoelectric conversion efficiency, effectively converting electrical energy into laser power. With excellent optical performance and output stability, it consistently delivers pulse energy of over 2mJ. It is compact, lightweight, and excels in various fields such as scientific research, medical treatment, and industrial processing.