Lasers suit micromachining applications.
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HIPPO (High Intensity Peak Power Oscillator) industrial, diode-pumped, solid-state laser delivers short pulse length, less than 15 nsec at 40 Hz, high output power, greater than 17 W at 1064 nm, and beam quality rated at M2 less than 1.2. Lasers are available with output at 1064 nm, frequency doubled to 532 nm (greater than 11 W), and frequency tripled to 355 nm (greater than 4.5 W). ProLite(TM) pump diode lasers are mounted in power supply and fiber connected to laser head.Original Press Release:
New Industrial Lasers are Optimized for Micromachining
The new HIPPO (High Intensity Peak Power Oscillator) from Spectra-Physics is the first, industrial, diode-pumped solid state laser specifically optimized for micromachining of metals, semiconductors and polymer materials. In particular, HIPPO lasers deliver a unique combination of short pulse length (<15 nsec at 40 Hz), high output power (>17 W at 1064 nm) and exceptional beam quality (M2<1.2), making them particularly useful for marking and microstructuring in microelectronics, automotive, aerospace, MEMs, biomedical, photonics and telecommunications applications. These characteristics are a direct result of the short length laser cavity, arranged in Spectra-Physics' exclusive Periodic Resonator configuration.
HIPPO lasers are available with output at 1064 nm, frequency doubled to 532 nm (>11 W) and frequency tripled to 355 nm (>4.5 W). Frequency multiplication is achieved through the use of pre-aligned harmonic modules, which mate to the laser using locating pins, and which can be easily replaced or removed in the field. All HIPPO lasers are specifically designed to deliver the long term reliability necessary for production applications, and to meet the needs of systems integrators. Both the laser, doubling and tripling modules are compact, rugged, hermetically sealed units that never require optics cleaning or realignment. Also, the pump diodes are derated for extended lifetime; these ProLite(TM) pump diode lasers are mounted in the power supply and fiber connected to the laser head, enabling pump diode replacement to be performed without realignment.
Founded in 1961, Spectra-Physics is a global leader in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of semiconductor-based lasers and laser optics for a variety of end-markets. The company offers a diverse line of laser products backed by a sales, service and support organization located in more than 35 countries.
For additional information contact:
Dafydd Thomas
Spectra-Physics
(650) 966-5877
FAX (650) 961-9049
dthomas@splasers.com
www.spectra-physics.com
The matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as 'believes,' 'expects,' 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'seeks,' 'approximately,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'estimates,' or 'anticipates,' or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These include risks associated with sole suppliers and limited sources, the complexity of Spectra-Physics' manufacturing processes, successful identification of new markets, rapid and fundamental technological changes affecting the laser industry, dependence on proprietary technology, international sales, competitive pressures, success of strategic initiatives and other factors discussed from time to time in the forms and reports filed by Spectra-Physics with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), such as the Form 10-K dated March 24, 2000 and the Form 10-Q dated May 10, 2000. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof Spectra-Physics assumes no obligation to update information contained in this release.
