VGEN-SP MOPA Configured Ytterbium Fiber Lasers
Overview
VGEN-SP lasers provide top performance in technically demanding LIDAR and range-finding applications. The VGEN-SP series of Ytterbium fiber lasers in MOPA configuration offers clients a constant high peak power over a wide range of pulse repetition rate values for stable high performance.
Offering high beam quality, low beam divergence, high peak power, high pulse energy, pulse-on-demand (POD) triggering, and E-Pulse energy control, VGEN-SP lasers are competitively priced yet offer the full range of specifications to meet a wide range of LIDAR applications.
- Up to 20 W average output power
- Up to 25 kW peak power
- 35–2500 kHz (tunable) repetition rate
- Pulse-On-Demand (POD) triggering
Products
Applications
- LiDAR and LADAR
- Range finding
- Spectroscopy
Specifications
Specification1
| VGEN-SP-NL-25-10 | VGEN-SP-NL-POD-25-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operational Mode | Short Pulse | Short Pulse, POD with E-Pulse |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm | |
| Average Output Power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Repetition Rate | 35-1000 kHz | 35-2500 kHz |
| Pulse Width, typical | 3 ns | 3.3 ns |
| Linewidth | <0.1 nm | |
| Peak Power, max | 25 kW | |
| Pulse Energy, max | 75 µJ | |
General Parameters
| VGEN-SP-NL-25-10 | VGEN-SP-NL-POD-25-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operational Voltage | 12 VDC | |
| Operating Temperature | 0-50°C | -5-50°C |
| Laser Dimensions | 45 x 120 x 275 mm | 52 x 120 x 276 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Wall-plug Efficiency | >20% | |
| Fiber Length | 50 cm | |
| Output Fiber Collimator | 6 mm ±1 mm diameter (other options available) | |
| Output Beam Parameters | M2 <1.3 | |
Footnotes:
- Due to our continuous improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
Features
Compact and Lightweight
With low weight and small size, the VGEN-SP series is easily deployed. Housed in a robust assembly that meets industrial standards and fitted with a metal armored fiber cable, VGEN-SP lasers deliver a high quality, near diffraction-limited output beam. The lasers’ solid construction is maintenance free and reliable, ensuring long-life operation at low operational cost. VGEN-SP LIDAR lasers are rugged and can stand up to the tough conditions and requirements of airborne LIDAR applications for a robust and stable platform.
Compatible Power Sensors
To verify and analyze the output power of your VGEN-SP laser, we recommend the Ophir 10A (7Z02637) or 30A-BB-18 (7Z02692) 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 VGEN-SP, depending on application. Ophir also works with laser system developers to achieve embedded beam diagnostics to monitor system performance as an OEM solution.
Resources
Selection Guides
- VGEN/SPFL Component Selection Guide (1.2 MB, PDF)
Application Notes
- ITO and Ag Patterning Using the VGEN-ISP Fiber Laser (166 kB, PDF)
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