Our PILAS picosecond pulsed diode lasers are designed for industrial as well as scientific applications. Get a flexible system to fit any application.
Choose from more than 10 different wavelengths in the range from 375-1550 nm, repetition rates from single-shot to 40 MHz pulse trains, internal or external trigger. With PILAS you get alignment and maintenance-free 24/7 operation.
Key Features
Wavelengths from 375 to 1550 nm
Pulse width typically <60 ps
Continuously tunable repetition rate
Ultra-low timing jitter (<3 ps rms)
External laser triggering
Alignment and maintenance-free
Available models
Our off-the-shelf models are listed in the table below. Upon request, our lasers are available with a wide range of center wavelengths ranging from 375 nm to 1060 nm.
With the PILAS DX range of pulsed diode lasers, you can have it your way.
PILAS DX operates from pulse-on-demand up to 40 MHz in either master or slave mode, and it can be easily triggered from an external source.
The gain-switched operation of the semiconductor laser diode allows the emission of optical pulses from 40 ps to 100 ps pulse width with ultra-low timing jitter (<3 ps RMS).
Peak powers range from 20 mW to 400 mW in the wavelength range from 375 nm to 1550 nm, depending on the version you choose.
Typical pulse shape
Maintenance-free & reliable
You get a reliable pulse generation without any occasional pulse drop-out or Q-switching instabilities over the entire temperature and humidity range.
Our Plug and Play lasers are maintenance-free over the lifespan, designed to operate 24/7, allowing you to focus on your work.
Specifications
Choose model:
PILAS
Pulse repetition rates1)
Pulse-on-Demand to 40 MHz
Frequency resolution
1 Hz @ 50 Hz
Beam quality, TEM00
M2 <1.2
Polarization extinction ratio
>20 dB (fiber is unpolarized)
Timing jitter
<3 ps rms
Laser output
Free-space or SM fiber (1m FC/APC)
1) Pulse-on-demand with external trigger. Internal trigger >25 Hz.
PILAS
Size laser head
95 x 31 x 181 mm
Weight laser head
0.45 kg
Size stand-alone control unit
235 x 88 x 326 mm
Weight stand-alone control unit
2.5 kg
Warm-up time
<10 minutes
Operation temperature
+15 to +35°C
Storage temperature
-15 to +60°C
On/off cycles
>10,000
Life time
>10,000 hours
PILAS
Power supply
12 VDC/3A or 100-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz
Power consumption
<30 W
Cooling
Air
Trigger ins1)
TTL or ± 5V @ 50 Ω (BNC)
Trigger in delay
Free space <50 ns / fiber <60 ns
Trigger out (synchronization)
+5 V @ 50 Ω (BNC)
Interlock
2.5 mm mono TS (jack connector)
External communication
USB 2.0 or RS232
1) Pulse-on-demand with external trigger. Internal trigger >25 Hz.
