iChrome FLE
Flexible 7-line laser combiner with up to 2 output fibers
Fluorescence microscopy requires unlimited flexibility, fast switching, and access to all laser wavelengths from one box.
iChrome FLE Flexible 7-line laser combiner with up to 2 output fibers
TOPTICA's iChrome FLE is a flexible laser engine that combines up to 7 laser lines in up to two polarization-maintaining single-mode fibers. Power levels reach up to 100 mW per laser line. The flexible setup can be customized to meet the special needs of each customer. The standard wavelength range of the FLE is 405 to 780 nm. We will select the appropriate fiber according to your desired wavelengths. If the entire wavelength range is required, we can fully integrate a PC-Fiber (Photonic Crystal Fiber), to cover the full wavelength range of 405 to 780 nm. Like all iChrome systems, the FLE guarantees a plug & play installation via TOPTICA's proprietary COOLAC automatic alignment technology.
The iChrome FLE is designed and optimized for many different microscopy techniques. The modulation behavior has been thoroughly tested and optimized at TOPTICA, to guarantee the best performance for scanning applications. Its power level and wavelength range also make it a perfect choice for many non-scanning applications, such as light-sheet microscopy (also known as SPIM), TIRF, spinning disk, structured illumination, super-resolution microscopy and many others.
COOLAC gives the laser combiner plug-and-play simplicity. Installation is done with the simple click of a button in the user software.
Green wavelength laser light (532*, 561 and 594 nm) is generated by TOPTICA´s proprietary FDDL (Frequency Doubled Diode Laser) technology, an all-diode approach for these very important wavelengths. Each laser line, including the FDDL’s, is directly modulated up to a frequency of 1 MHz and TOPTICA's "Complete OFF" mechanism guarantees zero photons in the off state. “Complete OFF” also means, that there is absolutely no crosstalk between the individual wavelengths.
The iChrome FLE is designed and optimized for many different microscopy techniques. The modulation behavior has been thoroughly tested and optimized at TOPTICA, to guarantee the best performance for scanning applications. Its power level and wavelength range also make it a perfect choice for many non-scanning applications, such as light-sheet microscopy (also known as SPIM), TIRF, spinning disk, structured illumination, super-resolution microscopy and many others.
COOLAC gives the laser combiner plug-and-play simplicity. Installation is done with the simple click of a button in the user software.
Green wavelength laser light (532*, 561 and 594 nm) is generated by TOPTICA´s proprietary FDDL (Frequency Doubled Diode Laser) technology, an all-diode approach for these very important wavelengths. Each laser line, including the FDDL’s, is directly modulated up to a frequency of 1 MHz and TOPTICA's "Complete OFF" mechanism guarantees zero photons in the off state. “Complete OFF” also means, that there is absolutely no crosstalk between the individual wavelengths.
Your Benefits
Tailored for you
With up to 7 laser lines you achieve almost unlimited flexibility. Tailored to your application needs.
Reliable and long term stable
The iChrome single-mode fiber coupled laser combiner comes with COOLAC automatic alignment technology. You will never again waste valuable time for manual laser re-alignment.
Increased contrast and reduced cross-talk
With their superior modulation capabilities the iChrome laser systems are ideal for the most demanding modulation schemes used in microscopy.
Unified control interface
The iChrome laser combiners are easy to integrate. They can be controlled by a simple unified, programmable interface, also accepting standard TTL and analog signals.
Options
Custom laser lines
Select up to 7 laser lines chosing from a variety of wavelengths. Select a power level for each laser line. See specifications for details.
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2 fibers with fiber-splitter and fiber switch
Systems equipped with two laser fibers benefit from TOPTICA’s fiber switching technology, which combines fiber switching and fiber splitting in one option. Power hungry applications can benefit from the full power levels at the corresponding fiber, while applications such as a two light-sheet setup can benefit from an exact power balance between both fibers.
Separate fiber for dedicated wavelengths
An option available with the iChrome FLE is a separate fiber for up to two wavelengths. TOPTICA’s optical design allows two lasers to be carried in an additional fiber. These could be special wavelengths designed to run in a separate beam path (e.g. 405 or 780 nm, which are corrected separately within the microscope). Another option is to double an existing wavelength for simultaneous high-power operation (e.g. 405 or 488 nm for a separate FRAP input of a microscope).