DL 100 – Tunable Diode Laser

Economic, tunable cw diode laser
Widest wavelength selection: 370 nm .. 1770 nm
Output powers up to 300 mW
Modular design with hands-on set-up

TOPTICA’s DL 100 is a well-established and economic laser source for spectroscopy and many other scientific applications. It is an open system that can be changed and maintained by the experienced user. The DL 100’s specifications depend strongly on the implemented laser diode and are given in TOPTICA’s laser diode stock lists.

Technical Information

Wavelength coverage and availability of TOPTICA’s DL 100.

Specifications

DL 100
Center wavelengths	370 .. 517 nm* 632 .. 1770 nm*
Typical power range	3 .. 300 mW
Typical coarse tuning range	2 .. 100 nm
Typical mode-hop free tuning range	20 GHz
Typical linewidth (5 µs integration time)	100 kHz .. 1 MHz
Typical output beam characteristics	3 mm x 1 mm
Typical output beam polarization	Linear > 100:1
Fiber coupling efficiency**: min. (typ.)	55 (65) %
Fiber coupling efficiency with APP**: min. (typ.)	65 (75) %
Typical long term frequency change with room temperature	400 MHz / K
Environmental temperature (operating)	15 - 30 °C
Environmental temperature (transport)	0 - 40 °C
Humidity	Non condensing
Operating voltage	100 .. 120 V / 220 .. 240 V AC 50 .. 60 Hz (auto detect)
Power consumption	Typ. < 100 W, max. 300 W

*Spectral coverage with gaps
**With TOPTICA's FiberDock, efficiencies are possibly lower with strong ellipticity or short wavelengths
Specifications are subject to change without further notice.
TOPTICA Photonics AG, www.toptica.com

Options & Related Products

Options:

Option	Description
DL-Mod	The PCB includes a FET and a Bias-T. The FET is DC coupled with an electrical bandwidth (-3 dB) of 20 MHz. The Bias-T is AC-coupled with an electrical bandwidth of > 300 MHz. The optical modulation bandwidths are generally lower and depend on the properties of the diode.
Optical Isolation single stage	Isolators are used to protect the laser diode from back reflections. This not only prevents damage to the diode but also ensures untroubled single-mode operation and tuning. Fiber coupling with angle polished fibers (both ends) requires at least a single stage isolator.
Optical Isolation double stage	Double stage isolators are needed if reflections from the experiment into the laser are expected. Fiber coupling with non-angle polished fibers also requires a double stage isolator.
APP C	The compact prism pair is used for beam compression only. The compressed circular beam is small enough for using inexpensive small aperture isolators, and the fiber coupling efficiency is enhanced by approximately 10 %. The compression ratio is set at the factory. The variable APP J is available for beam compression and expansion.
FiberDock	TOPTICA's patented fiber coupler provides highest single-mode fiber coupling efficiencies, easy alignment and at the same time highest stability. TOPTICA additionally offers a wide range of single-mode and polarization maintaining fibers, including fiber-optic beam splitters. Optical isolation is mandatory for fiber coupled diode laser systems.
Electronics Modules	A large range of control, stabilization and frequency locking modules are available.

Standard Configurations:

Configuration	Consists of	Available wavelengths
Configuration I	Laser head, electronics + Modulation PCB DL-Mod	Given by available laser diodes (see www.laser-diodes.com)
Configuration II	Laser head, electronics Isolator 30 dB + Modulation PCB DL-Mod + FiberDock (optional)	630 .. 935, 1260 .. 1395, 1490 .. 1610 nm
Configuration III	Laser head, electronics APP compact, compressing Isolator 30 dB + Modulation PCB DL-Mod + FiberDock (optional)	390 .. 420, 630 .. 1180, 1260 .. 1395, 1490 .. 1600 nm
Configuration IV	Laser head, electronics Isolator 60 dB + Modulation PCB DL-Mod + FiberDock (optional)	650 .. 900, 1060 .. 1090, 1285 .. 1335, 1515 .. 1585 nm

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