Erbium Micro Fiber Laser Module comes in benchtop version.
Press Release Summary:
Stand-alone Scorpion(TM) Benchtop system includes fiber laser and controller housed in self-contained unit with front-panel controls, LCD display, and RS-232 interface. Providing up to 150 mW of power for any wavelength in 1,530-1,565 nm C band and any wavelength in 1,030-1,080 nm 1 micron band, product has mode stability of ±30 MHz/hr and maintains coherence over distances above 100 km.
Original Press Release:
NP Photonics Introduces New Benchtop Version of Its Scorpion(TM) Erbium Micro Fiber Laser Modules
Stand-Alone System Facilitates Setup and Provides Simple Control of Laser Functions
Tucson, Ariz., September 8, 2004 - NP Photonics (Tucson, AZ), a leading supplier of optical components and modules for the sensing, general research, and telecommunications markets, has optimized the benchtop version of its industry-leading Scorpion(TM) Erbium Micro Fiber (EMF) laser module. The Scorpion Benchtop system includes the Scorpion fiber laser and controller housed in a completely self-contained unit that features front-panel controls, an LCD display and an RS-232 interface. The new unit has the following added features:
o Less than half the size of the current unit
o Significantly cost reduced, without the loss of functionality
o Easy control of RIN suppression and power from the front panel
o Easy wavelength tuning from the front panel
o Digital display of all relevant parameters including wavelength .
The Scorpion Benchtop is ideal for laboratory, university and R&D environments. Applications include high-resolution spectroscopy, laser seeding, LIDAR and a number of other test and measurement and sensing applications-anywhere that features such as high-power, narrow linewidth or long coherence length are required.
This stand-alone system is turnkey and complies with CDRH requirements. All functions can also be controlled from a computer via an RS-232 interface. Windows(TM) compatible software is included with each system.
"The benchtop version of our Scorpion fiber laser is ideal for applications where you need to get the laser up and running quickly and easily-just plug it directly into the wall and it's ready to go," said Philippe Brak, vice president of sales and marketing at NP Photonics. "The increased control this system provides will make it very easy to use in laboratories and at the university level."
The Scorpion Benchtop features the same industry-leading performance specifications as the company's OEM Scorpion fiber laser module. The system provides up to 150 mW of power for any wavelength in the C band (1530-1565 nm) and any wavelength in the 1-micron band (1030 - 1080nm). It features high mode stability ( ±30 MHz/hour), a closed loop RIN suppression system and very low phase noise. In addition, the system has an ultra-narrow spectral width of less than 1 kHz and maintains coherence over distances greater than 100 kilometers.
Founded in 1998, NP Photonics is the originator of Erbium Micro Fiber (EMF) technology and is dedicated to the design, manufacture and marketing of compact, low-cost, intelligent fiber-based products for the sensing, medical and R & D markets. The company has developed a broad family of products based on its EMF including fiber lasers, ASE Sources and fiber amplifiers. www.npphotonics.com
