Explorer® DPSS IR Laser
Overview
The Explorer® 1064 nm laser delivers reliability and versatility in a compact footprint through its innovative diode-pumped solid state architecture. The Explorer laser is easy to use and supplies excellent mode quality. Its nearly diffraction-limited TEM00 output beam allows for tight focusing and high spatial resolution. High reliability, high repetition rate, Gaussian beam parameters and superior pulse-to-pulse stability make the Explorer laser the ultimate economic solution for demanding applications.
- Compact and versatile DPSS platform
- Proven rugged industrial design with more than 1,000 installed lasers
- Short pulse width and high peak power
Products
Applications
- Laser Marking
- Si Wafers
- Laser Structuring
- Selective Ablation in Thin Film Photovoltaic
- MALDI Mass Spectrometry
- Laser Microdissection
- Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
- Memory Repair
Specifications
Explorer 1064-3 Specifications
| Explorer 1064-3 | |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | 1064 nm |
| Gain Medium | Nd:VYO4 |
| Pulse Energy2,3 | 25 µJ |
| Output Power2 | >2.5 W |
| Pulse Width (FWHM) | <12 ns |
| Pulse-to-Pulse Stability (1 σ, absolute value)2 | <2% |
| Long Term Stability (rms) | <2% |
| Repetition Rate | Single shot to 150 kHz |
| Spatial Mode | M2 <1.3, TEM00 |
| Beam Diameter, at waist (1/e2) | 0.28 mm ±10% |
| Beam Divergence, full angle (1/e2) | 6 mrad ±10% |
| Warm-up Time (cold start to >95% full power) | <10 min |
| Polarization Ratio | >100:1 (vertical) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 VDC ±2 V |
| Maximum Inrush Current | <4 A |
| Maximum Power Consumption | <75 W |
| Typical Power Consumption | <50 W at 25°C |
| Laser Head Thermal Heat Dissipation | <50 W |
Operating Temperature
| Explorer 1064-3 | |
|---|---|
| Laser Head | 18-35°C (<80% relative humidity) |
| Power Supply | 18-35°C (<80% relative humidity) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 to 60 °C (<90% relative humidity, non-condensing) |
Dimensions (L x W x H)
| Explorer 1064-3 | |
|---|---|
| Laser Head | 6.50 x 3.74 x 2.13 in (165 x 95 x 54 mm) |
| Power Supply | 6.46 x 5.12 x 2.56 in (164 x 130 x 66 mm) |
| Cable-Laser Head | 2 m |
Static Alignment Tolerance
| Explorer 1064-3 | |
|---|---|
| Beam Position | <±0.25 mm |
| Beam Angle | <±1 mrad |
Footnotes:
- Due to our continuous product improvement program, specifications may change without notice.
- Repetition rate at 100 kHz.
- Maximum power energy up to 50 µJ from single shot to 30 kHz.
Features
Exceptional Versatility
The compact Explorer laser delivers exceptional versatility. Customers can interface with the Explorer L-Series power supply either through RS 232 software interface or via analog TTL control signals. Sophisticated software algorithms, such as Burst Mode and First-Pulse Suppression, and supporting multiple software command sets ensure straight forward product integration. Finally, the Explorer system’s rugged design enables integrating the compact laser head into a motion control system to simplify complex optical layouts.
The Explorer 1064 nm Vanadate-based (Nd:YVO4) laser provides more than 2.5 W power and is targeted for memory repair, selective ablation in thin film processes and marking applications.
Resources
Data Sheets
- Explorer IR Datasheet (2.2 MB, PDF)
Literature
- Manufacturing c-Si Solar Cells with Lasers (1.3 MB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
- Explorer IR Dimensions (412.3 kB, PDF)
Application Notes
- Laser Patterning of ITO for Flat Panel Displays (767.3 kB, PDF)
- Advantages of Low-M2 Laser Processing (1,000.1 kB, PDF)
- Amorphous Silicon Thin Film Solar Cell Scribing (834.2 kB, PDF)
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