UV Laser delivers 8 W of quasi-CW output at 355 nm.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for laser direct imaging and semiconductor wafer inspection, Paladin(TM) Advanced 355-8000 features mode quality of less than 1.2, low noise of less than 1% rms from 10 Hz to 2 MHz, and 80 MHz repetition rate. Diode-pumped, solid-state laser also features PermAlign(TM) optics mounting, which makes it insensitive to shock and vibration and ensures stability without need for adjustments. It features Aluminum-free Active Area pump diodes and smart power supply for hands-free operation.
Original Press Release:
New Economical UV Laser for LDI and Semiconductor Inspection
Santa Clara, Calif., January 14, 2008 -The new Paladin(TM) Advanced 355-8000 from Coherent, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (OTC: COHR.PK) is a diode-pumped, solid-state laser that delivers 8W of quasi-CW output at 355 nm, while offering enhanced economy compared to previous lasers at this power level. Specifically, improved resonator efficiency has reduced the number of pump diodes from four to two, enabling the Paladin Advanced 355-8000 to provide the same performance characteristics of the previous 8W unit while featuring both a lower purchase price and reduced costs of ownership. Key performance features include excellent mode quality (M2<1.2), low noise (<1% RMS from 10 Hz to 2 MHz) and an 80 MHz repetition rate.
The Paladin Advanced 355-8000 also features PermAlign(TM) optics mounting, which makes the laser insensitive to shock and vibration, and ensures long-term stability without the need for adjustments. High reliability, long lifetime, Aluminum-free Active Area (AAA(TM)) pump diodes maximize the interval between diode replacements. A smart power supply allows hands-free operation and makes the Paladin Advanced 355-8000 easy to integrate.
With 8W of output power, the Paladin Advanced 355-8000 is ideal for laser direct imaging (LDI) of printed circuit boards, flat panel display (FPD) substrate scribing and circuit imaging, and inspecting both patterned and unpatterned semiconductor wafers.
Founded in 1966, Coherent, Inc. is a world leader in providing laser-based solutions to the commercial and scientific research markets. Please direct any questions to Torsten Rauch, product manager, Diode-Pumped Solid-State Business Unit, at (408) 764-4000, in Europe at 49 451 3000 375. For more information about Coherent, including product and financial updates, visit our website at www.Coherent.com.
Contacts:Torsten Rauch
Coherent, Inc.
+ 49 451 3000 375
torsten.rauch@coherent.com
