MiniLASE
OEM Laser modules with collimated or focused beams
Features
The MiniLaseCFTM Family of lasers from Blue Sky Research has been specifically designed to offer superior beam qualities in a compact package for OEM applications. The MiniLaseCFTM products combine Blue Sky Research’s VPS (virtual point source) lasers with high quality optics, solid packages and laser drive electronics. The circular, diffraction-limited gaussian beam from MiniLaseCFTM products, either well collimated or focused at the chosen distance, is much better than the beam from a regular diode laser module and easier to be integrated with other optics. The built-in automatic power stabilization (APC) function provides high stability and low noise at the same time. All devices include integrated on/off LED indicators to visually confirm module operation and simplify OEM field service operations.
Performance
MiniLaseCFTM products utilize the patented µlensTM technology to gain distinct performance advantages over traditional LD based modules. Starting from a regular laser diode with elliptical beam, the technology creates a virtual point source (VPS) with circular divergence beam. A high-quality aspherical lens is then used to collimate or focus the beam, which keeps the diffraction-limited quality. A good Gaussian profile (M2 < 1.3) and low wavefront aberrations enable the beam from the MiniLaseCF to be collimated better or be focused into a smaller, more visible spot/target. The built-in APC function keeps the short-term power stability for the MiniLase products less than 1.0% at 25°C. The noise is kept low at <0.5% within 20Hz - 20MHz in short term. Properly used with a heat sink, modules have typical lifetimes, (MTTF, Mean Time to Failure) of +10,000 hrs.
Flexibility of the design is a key concept for the MiniLaseCFTM products. A series of standard products are offered as well as a great possibility of customer-specified wavelength, power, beam size or focused distance. Please consult Blue Sky Research for more details on the custom MiniLaseCFTM laser module.
Options
- Wavelength of 635nm, 655nm, 670nm, 785nm and custom wavelength available
- Collimated beam outputs of 1mm, 1.5mm, 2.5mm, or 4.0mm
- Focused beam can be obtained from 1.0mm beam and 4.0mm beam. The focus distances range from 25mm to infinity for the 1.0mm beam while 180mm to infinity for 4.0mm beam
- Power connection is available via a ruggedized cable, wire leads or laser diode pins
- User configurable output power