TOPTICA’s iChrome CLE is a compact laser engine that combines four laser lines in one box. It serves the need for multiple colors in biophotonics (microscopy, cytometry, DNA sequencing etc.) and metrology (like scatterometry, ellipsometry). All integrated colors are provided via one polarization-maintaining single-mode fiber. A standard configuration is available with 405, 488, 561 and 640 nm in four different power levels, from 20 to 80mW, guaranteed output power out of the fiber. The iChrome CLE incorporates TOPTICA’s proprietary FDDL (Frequency Doubled Diode Laser) for the 561 nm line. This technology provides unique advantages for the user. For the first time, a 561 nm line can be treated as „diode“ with its superior modulation properties, including fast response times, low power consumption and complete off (zero photon) in the off state.

The system guarantees a plug & play installation as the included COOL^AC automatic alignment technology will restore full fiber coupling efficiency at the push of a button. OEM integration is easy via the fully unified user interface. All features are addressable via RS232 or Ethernet. The industry standard analog and digital interfaces make the iChrome CLE compatible to existing setups. The iChrome CLE represents the easy to use entry point for a fully integrated and automated laser engine. Customers can take care of their research without the need to ever worry about their illumination source.