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Specifications

Specifications1

Model Wavelength2 Mode-Hope Free
Tuning Range		 Free-Space
Output Power		 Fiber-Coupled
Output Power
TLB-6802-455 455-457 nm >25 GHz (20 pm) 40 mW @ 455 nm N/A
TLB-6802 459-461 nm >25 GHz (20 pm) 40 mW @ 461 nm N/A
TLB-6804 632.5-640 nm >120 GHz (160 pm) 8 mW @ 638 nm 3 mW @ 638 nm
TLB-6811 725-741 nm >100 GHz (200 pm) 20 mW @ 737 nm 10 mW @ 737 nm
TLB-6813 765-781 nm >100 GHz (200 pm) 70 mW @780 nm 35 mW @ 780 nm
TLB-6814 794-810 nm >100 GHz (210 pm) 30 mW @795 nm 15 mW @795 nm
TLB-6817 838-853 nm >90 GHz (220 pm) 50 mW @ 852 nm 15 mW @ 852 nm
TLB-6818 890-940 nm >90 GHz (240 pm) 30 mW @ 895 nm 15 mW @ 895 nm
TLB-6820 940-990 nm >80 GHz (250 pm) 25 mW @965 nm 12.5 mW @ 965 nm
TLB-6821 1030-1085 nm >60 GHz (230 pm) 70 mW @1064 nm 24.5 mW @1064 nm
TLB-6825 1400-1490 nm >60 GHz (400 pm) 30 mW @1400 nm 10 mW @ 1110 nm
TLB-6828 1520-1630 nm >50 GHz (400 pm) 30 mW @1550 nm 15 mW @1550 nm

Value

Value
Linewidth <200 kHz (50 ms integration time) 
Wavelength Stability 2 pm (over 1 hour ±2°C)
Power Stability <1% (over 1 hour ±2°C)
Fine Tuning Resolution 0.01% of full PZT tuning range
Fine-Frequency Modulation Bandwidth  <100 Hz (100% of piezo tuning range)
<1.5 kHz (20% of piezo tuning range)
Current Modulation Bandwidth

DC-1 MHz (through controller)
50 kHz-100 MHz (directly to diode)5
Longitudinal Mode Single
Transverse Mode TEM00
Beam Pointing Stability <50 µrad (±2°C)
Beam Size, typical 1-2 mm
Beam Ellipticity, typical 1:1-2:1
Polarization6 Vertical
Optical Output7 Free-space, optically-isolated, fiber-coupled
User Interface Controller front panel, RS232, USB
Power Supply Requirement 100-240 VAC (50-60 Hz), power consumption <170 W
Environment Temperature, operating 15-30°C
Environment Temperature, storage 0-50°C
Environment Humidity Non-condensing

Footnotes:

  1. Due to our continuous product improvement program, specifications are subject to change without notice.
  2. Fine tuning only. Select wavelength to 0.01 nm in vaccum.  Contact us for all available wavelengths.
  3. Resolution is 10 mV in PZT (0.01% of full PZT tuning range) through controller front panel or command.  When tuning PZT using an external voltage source through External Fre-quency Modulation input, resolution is dependent on voltage source.
  4. Current modulation directly to diode through laser head SMA port.
  5. Free space (without isolator) output is vertical linearly polarized with respect to laser head base.  Output with optical isolator is 45 degrees with respect to laser head base.
  6. Optically-isolated option includes an integrated 35 dB optical isolator with approximately 75% power transmission. Fiber-coupled option includes isolator and Panda-type PM fiber with FC/APC connector for laser output. Wide-type alignment key aligned with the slow axis of the PM fiber. This configuration is applicable to the input configuration for the VAMP„¢ tapered amplifier products. Dual stage isolation, other fiber types and connectors available upon request.   Fiber couple and optically isolated options unavailable for TLB-6802-455 and TLB-6802.

Features

Vortex-plus Controller

The Model TLB-6800-LN laser controller is designed to operate with either the TLB-6800 Vortex Plus Tunable Lasers or TLB-7100 Vantage® Tunable Lasers. The controller allows you to easily fine tune and adjust the output power or bias current with the press of a button or via the USB/RS-232 interface with the click of a mouse. The TLB-6800-LN controller has an easy to access front panel controls with an included output to synchronize with other devices and features a built in function generator to control piezo sweeping.

Compatible Power Sensors

To verify and analyze the output power of your Vortex Plus laser, we recommend the Ophir PD300 (7Z02410) or PD300-IR (7Z02412) thermal power sensor and Centauri laser power meter.  Additional information on this laser measurement equipment can be found on the ophiropt.com website.  Other Ophir sensors and meters may also be suitable for the Vortex Plus, depending on application. Ophir also works with laser system developers to achieve embedded beam diagnostics to monitor system performance as an OEM solution.

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