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Quasar
HIGH POWER UV & GREEN HYBRID FIBER LASERS
FOR FAST PRECISION MICROMACHINING
- >60 W UV (300 µJ) or >45 W UV (225 µJ)
- >95 W green (475 µJ) or >75 W green (375 µJ)
- TimeShift™ Technology
- High PRF from 0 to 3.5 MHz for fast processing
The breakthrough performance of the Quasar® series leads the industry with unprecedented highest UV average power and energy at high rep rate for fast micromachining. Quasar features novel TimeShift™ technology for programmable pulse profiles for the ultimate in process speed, flexibility, and control.
Breakthrough Technology
Quasar combines advanced fiber laser, power amplifier and patented harmonics technologies to achieve breakthrough results. This unique design exploits fiber laser flexibility and robustness to enable TimeShift technology. Adding Spectra-Physics’ exclusive power amplifier, Quasar enhances this flexibility at unprecedented high output power levels. Finally, with Spectra-Physics’ patented harmonics, known for exceptional stability, Quasar continues to provide an innovative synergy of power, flexibility and control in a reliable 24/7 OEM laser for the most demanding applications.
Breakthrough Performance
The Quasar 355-60 produces >60 W of UV output power at 200 kHz and 300 kHz, and >300 µJ pulse energy, complimenting Spectra-Physics’ breakthrough Quasar 355-45 laser. The Quasar 355-60 operates over a wide repetition rate range from 0–3.5 MHz, with pulse widths from <2 ns to >100 ns. The newest Quasar 355-60 Turbo, optimized for high repetition rate performance, produces >38 W of UV output power at specification point 3 MHz 2 ns. The Quasar 355-60 Turbo is an excellent match for high speed polygon scanning systems. The Quasar 532-95 nm produces >95 W of green output power, with similar pulse width and PRF range as the Quasar 355-60, complementing Spectra-Physics’ breakthrough Quasar 532-75 laser.
Quasar is designed, built, and tested to stringent quality standards for reliable continuous operation in demanding 24/7 manufacturing environments. The built-in ALPS (Active Laser Purification System) helps sustain that performance for long life. And finally, Quasar lasers’ automatic data logging software monitors all key laser performance parameters over the life of the laser, providing a powerful service feature and product reliability tool. A customer version of this software is also available.
TimeShift™ Technology Expanding and/or Compressing (Controlling)
Output in the Time Domain To Enhance Utilization
Quasar is the first laser of this class to offer TimeShift technology, which enables pulse energy programmability in the time domain. By controlling the laser pulse (width and shape) in time and repetition rate, material removal and/or modification in micromachining becomes more efficient, thereby increasing process speed and quality. Utilizing TimeShift in conjunction with high UV or green power at a higher repetition rate means Quasar can process more materials faster, and with greater quality. TimeShift enables pulse width variation, as well as pulse splitting and burst mode operation. For the Quasar 355-60 and 532-95 models, pulse widths from 100 ns can be created at a constant PRF or conversely, maintain constant pulse width with varying repetition rate from 0 to 3.5 MHz. A set of standard TimeShift waveforms is provided with each Quasar. The TimeShift GUI, which enables users to develop custom waveforms, is available at additional pricing.
TimeShift Technology Flexibility and Benefits
TimeShift Constant Pulse Width vs PRF
Unlike conventional Q-switched lasers, Quasar’s TimeShift technology can maintain constant pulse width over a wide range of PRF. Constant pulse width means the peak power remains more constant allowing for more consistent process results at higher speeds.
Pulse Width vs Repetition Rate1
Actual Pulse Traces of Constant Pulse Widths vs PRF1
 10 ns at 200 kHz1,2 |
 10 ns at 300 kHz1,2 |
 10 ns at 500 kHz1,2 |
TimeShift Variable Pulse Width and Pulse Shaping
Varying the pulse width for a given PRF can be used to optimize the material interaction. By changing the energy and intensity within a pulse (pulse shaping), the heating or cooling of the material is further optimized.
 30 ns at 200 kHz1,2 |
 50 ns at 200 kHz1,2 |
 100 ns at 200 kHz1,2 |
 10 ns, 2:1 height ratio1,2 |
 10 ns, 1:2 height ratio1,2 |
TimeShift Pulse Splitting and Burst Mode
By splitting the pulses at a given PRF, the material is allowed to dissipate the heat or plasma such that more efficient material removal is possible. By altering the number, spacing, and relativity intensity of pulses within the burst, the spatial-temporal thermal profile in the work piece can be precisely tailored, increasing process speed and/or quality.
 6 x 10 ns sub-pulses1,2 |
 10 x 5 ns sub-pulses (Burst Mode)1,2 |
1. Typically measured performance; not a guaranteed or warranted specification.
2. Vertical range on oscilloscope set so that pulse peak is 75% of window.
| Quasar 355-60 | Quasar 355-60-Turbo* | Quasar 355-45 | Quasar 532-95 | Quasar 532-75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 355 nm | 355 nm | 355 nm | 532 nm | 532 nm | ||
| Output Power | >60 W @ 200 kHz, 10 ns >60 W @ 300 kHz, 10 ns |
>38 W @ 3 MHz, 2 ns | >45 W @ 200 kHz, 10 ns >45 W @ 250 kHz, 10 ns >41 W @ 300 kHz, 10 ns |
>95 W @ 200 kHz, 10 ns | >75 W @ 200 kHz, 10 ns | ||
| Maximum Pulse Energy | >300 µJ | >12 µJ | >225 µJ | >475 µJ | >375 µJ | ||
| Repetition Rate Range | 0–3.5 MHz | 0–3.5 MHz | 0–1.7 MHz | 0–3.5 MHz | 0–1.7 MHz | ||
| Optimized TimeShift™ Setting (Nominal setup for beam optimization) |
300 kHz, 10 ns | 3 MHz, 2 ns | 300 kHz, 10 ns | 200 kHz, 10 ns | |||
| Pulse-to-Pulse Stability |
<5%, 1σ | ||||||
| Power Stability (after warm-up) | <2%, 1σ, over 8 hours | ||||||
| Beam Pointing Stability |
<±25 μrad/°C | ||||||
| Peak-to-Peak Power Stability (after warm-up) | ±3% over 8 hours | ||||||
| Polarization | 100:1, vertical | 100:1, horizontal | |||||
| Spatial Mode |
TEM00 (M2 <1.3) | ||||||
| Beam Divergence, full angle |
<0.3 mrad | <0.45 mrad | |||||
| Beam Asymmetry |
<1.10 (>90% circularty) | ||||||
| Pulse Width, FWHM (TimeShift programmable)3 | <2 ns to >100 ns | <5 ns to >100 ns | <2 ns to >100 ns | <5 ns to >100 ns | |||
| Beam Diameter (D4σ) | 3.5 ±0.35 mm | ||||||
| Boresight Tolerance |
±0.5 mm ±5 mrad |
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| Quasar 355-60 | Quasar 355-60-Turbo* | Quasar 355-45 | Quasar 532-95 | Quasar 532-75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-up Time, typical | <20 min from warm-up mode <60 min from cold start |
<20 min from warm-up mode <40 min from cold start |
<20 min from warm-up mode <60 min from cold start |
<20 min from warm-up mode <40 min from cold start |
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| Temperature Range | 20–28°C | ||||||
| Altitude | 0–2000 m | ||||||
| Humidity | 10–80% non-condensing | ||||||
| Quasar 355-60 | Quasar 355-60-Turbo* | Quasar 355-45 | Quasar 532-95 | Quasar 532-75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature Range | 0–50 °C | ||||||
| Altitude | 0–10,000 m | ||||||
| Humidity | 10–80% non-condensing | ||||||
| Quasar 355-60 | Quasar 355-60-Turbo* | Quasar 355-45 | Quasar 532-95 | Quasar 532-75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Load (at laser head) | <1500 W | ||||||
| Water Temperature (laser inlet) | 20°C ±1°C | ||||||
| Water Flow Rate (at laser head) | 9.5 l/min | ||||||
| Power Input | 190–240 VAC, 2500 Watts Maximum, 50/60 Hz, single phase | ||||||
| Heat Load (at power supply) | <400 W | ||||||
| Power Consumption | <1900 W | ||||||
| Water Temperature Stability | ±0.5°C | ||||||
| Quasar 355-60 | Quasar 355-60-Turbo* | Quasar 355-45 | Quasar 532-95 | Quasar 532-75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Head Dimensions (LxWxH)4 | 39.4 x 14.7 x 9.3 in (1000 x 373 x 235 mm) | ||||||
| Laser Head Weight | 200 lbs (90 kg) | ||||||
| Power Supply Dimensions (LxWxH) | 21.1 x 19.0 x 6.9 in (536 x 483 x 175 mm) | ||||||
| Power Supply Weight | 35 lbs (16 kg) | ||||||
| Cable Length | 5 m | ||||||
| Quasar 355-60 | Quasar 355-60-Turbo* | Quasar 355-45 | Quasar 532-95 | Quasar 532-75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU RoHS 2 Compliant China RoHS 2 Compliant |
Yes | ||||||
| User Replaceable Output Window | Yes | ||||||
| Optional Safety Shutter | Yes | ||||||
| Data Log (includes customer version as well0 | Long and short term recording for diagnostics and equipment maintenance | ||||||
1. Due to our continuous product improvement program, specifications may change without notice.
2. Quasar 355-60 and 355-45 nm test specs are at 10 ns at 300 kHz with the diode current set to achieve 62 W for the Quasar 355-60, and 42 W for the 355-45.
355-60-Turbo test specs are at 3 MHz 2 ns with diode current set to achieve 40 W. All 532 nm test specs are at 10 ns at 200 kHz with the diode current set to
achieve 97 Watts for the Quasar 532-95 and 77 Watts for the 532-75.
3. Quasar 355-60, 355-45, 532-95 and 532-75: nominal pulse width 10 ns. Quasar 355-60-Turbo nominal pulse width 2 ns. Alternative/programmable pulse widths
using TimeShift will change power and beam parameter performance. Contact Spectra-Physics for more information.
4. Quasar 355-60, 355-60-Turbo , 355-45, 532-95 and 532-75 dimensions noted do not include the standard removable lifting hoist exoskeleton or the optionally
removable lift handles.
5. Quasar is a Class IV - High Power Laser, whose beam is, by definition, a safety and fire hazard. Take precautions to prevent exposure to the direct and reflected
beams. Diffuse as well as specular reflections can cause severe skin or eye damage.
* Quasar 355-60-Turbo sales part number is Quasar355-60-Turbo.
Quasar Laser Head Dimensions
Quasar Power Supply Dimensions
Data Sheets
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Quasar Data Sheet |
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Quasar Component Selection Guide |
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