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aeroGAIN-BASE – high power ytterbium fiber gain modules

The aeroGAIN-BASE are high-performance ytterbium fiber gain modules. They are designed for industrial manufacturers of ultrafast pulsed fiber lasers, or you can use them as an easy entry into high-power scientific setups.

We have equipped all modules with an optional 10 or 15 µm step-index single-mode fiber input for easy splicing to a seed source. The gain fiber, our industry-leading DC-200/40-PZ-Yb, has the industry’s largest single-mode MFD.

Key Features

High power with low nonlinearity

Truly single-mode polarized system

Excellent pointing stability

10 or 15 µm step-index fiber input

Easy thermal management

­Robust industrial construction

Models and options

aeroGAIN-BASE-1.1
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.1
Yb fiber length 3.0 m
Output power 75 W
Options
Recommended signal wavelength: 1060-1070 nm
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.2
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.2
Yb fiber length 1.8 m
Output power 75 W
Options
Recommended signal wavelength: 1030-1040 nm
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.3
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.3
Yb fiber length 1.8 m
Output power 30 W
Options
Recommended signal wavelength: 1030-1040 nm

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The high pointing stability and low nonlinearity enable a really flexible and versatile laser architecture where the same aeroGAIN-BASE module can be used for amplification of fs-, ps- and ns pulses, with high-frequency conversion efficiency whenever needed.

For optimal performance, the aeroGAIN-BASE modules are designed for counter-propagating pumping through the output end-cap. The end-cap and the last part of the gain fiber are mounted in a water-cooled housing (aeroGAIN-BASE-1.1 and 1.2) to ensure maximum performance and lifetime.

All modules are assembled and tested in cleanrooms. The aeroGAIN-BASE-1.1 and -1.2 come mounted on a tooling plate to ensure the endcap is clean. This tooling plate can also be used as a mount in the laboratory.

The aeroGAIN-BASE design has proven its industrial 24/7 reliability through a significant number of long-term tests including continuous 25,000 hours of operation at 55 W output power. Lifetime in specific OEM systems depends on pump power, pump wavelength, cooling efficiency, etc. Get in touch for supporting system design.

Specifications

Choose model:
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.1
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.2
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.3
Signal wavelength
1060-1070 nm
1030-1040 nm
1030-1040 nm
Recommended signal input power
>500 mW for high power operation
>500 mW for high power operation
>500 mW for high power operation
Recommended pulse duration
fs, ps, or ns pulses
fs, ps, or ns pulses
fs, ps, or ns pulses
Optional signal input fiber
10 µm PM core fiber 125 µm / 250 µm
10 µm PM core fiber 125 µm / 250 µm
10 µm PM core fiber 125 µm / 250 µm
Optional signal input fiber
15 µm PM core fiber 250 µm / 350 µm
15 µm PM core fiber 250 µm / 350 µm
15 µm PM core fiber 250 µm / 350 µm
Max signal gain
<20 dB (max 75W out)
<20 dB (max 75W out)
<20 dB (max 30W out)
Rated output power
75W
75W
30W
Beam quality, typical
M2 ≤ 1.3
M2 ≤ 1.3
M2 ≤ 1.3
Mode field diameter
31 ± 2 µm
31 ± 2 µm
31 ± 2 µm
PER
≥ 15 dB
≥ 15 dB
≥ 15 dB
Typical optical efficiency1)
> 70 %
> 70 %
> 70 %
Typical core to clad power ratio1)
> 96 %
> 96 %
> 96 %
Pump center wavelength
976 ± 2 nm
976 ± 2 nm
976 ± 2 nm
Maximum pump power Pp
100 W @ fiber facet
100 W @ fiber facet
40 W @ fiber facet
Recommended pump NA
≤ 0.22 (max NA < 0.55)
≤ 0.22 (max NA < 0.55)
≤ 0.22 (max NA < 0.55)
Recommended pump type
Fiber delivered 200/0.22 (max NA<0.55)
Fiber delivered 200/0.22 (max NA<0.55)
Fiber delivered 200/0.22 (max NA<0.55)
Pump cladding diameter
200 ± 2 µm
200 ± 2 µm
200 ± 2 µm

1) Evaluated with 2 W input power at 1064 nm and 75 W output power

aeroGAIN-BASE-1.1
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.2
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.3
Base plate dimensions1)
See datasheet
See datasheet
See datasheet
Weight
1.8 kg (without tooling plate)1)
1.8 kg (without tooling plate)1)
1.8 kg (without tooling plate)1)
Length of input pigtail
1 m
1 m
1 m
Output end facet angle
0 degree
0 degree
0 degree
Endcap length / diameter
6 mm / 7 mm2) – AR coated
6 mm / 7 mm2) – AR coated
6 mm / 7 mm2) – AR coated

1) The system is shipped on a larger tooling plate that can also be used for mounting the module during test.
2) Open aperture.

aeroGAIN-BASE-1.1
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.2
aeroGAIN-BASE-1.3
Cooling flow for the base
4 ± 2 liter/minute
4 ± 2 liter/minute
Not applicable
Cooling flow in the tube
0.2 – 0.5 liter/minute
0.2 – 0.5 liter/minute
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Cooling water temperature
25 ± 5°C
25 ± 5°C
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Max temperature of base-plate
35 °C
35 °C
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