OEM Femtosecond/Picosecond Laser and Amplifier Modules
The Mendocino series of OEM modules (FPL-M) is a range of rugged, customizable, passively mode-locked ultrafast fiber lasers that provide pulses from sub 100 fs to 20 ps at MHz repetition rates with wavelength options at 780 nm, 925 nm, 1030 nm, 1064 nm, and 1550 nm.
These systems utilize a proprietary saturable absorber that has been developed and perfected over a twenty-year period to deliver stable, reliable performance at turn–on. With both free-space and fiber-delivery options, they are generally employed as high quality femtosecond seed sources for higher energy laser systems. The modules feature a robust architecture, which is insensitive to shock and vibration and provides exceptional stability for demanding OEM applications. An advanced engineering design and consistent manufacturing process ensure the highest quality standards for volume production.
The FPL-M series can be used as a stand-alone femtosecond laser with a 5 V DC power supply or a separate driver for integration as an OEM module. The Mendocino LDR module, designed for optical communications and high resolution LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)/3D sensing applications, can be easily battery-powered. Other features of the Mendocino series include an optional integral micro-controller for remote control, data logging, and performance monitoring.
The Coronado series of OEM modules (AMP-M) is a range of compact erbium-fiber optical amplifiers that provide broadband gain over the C-band (1530 to 1565 nm). These modules have been optimized for amplification of short optical pulses (such as those provided from Calmar’s Mendocino series) and offer high gain and low noise with long term dependable performance. Convenient input/output fiber pigtail connections provide either polarization-maintaining (PM) or non-PM options. Similar to the Mendocino, the Coronado (AMP-M) series features a robust all-fiber architecture and requires a 5 V DC power supply for simple integration into OEM systems.
| Product | Wavelength (nm) | Pulse Width1 (ps) | Avg Power (mW) | Rep Rate (MHz) | Spectral Width (FWHM, nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 780 nm Low Power | 780 | < 0.09 | > 10 | 30 | > 8 |
| 780 nm Medium Power | 780 | < 0.09 | > 60 | 80 | 7 - 9 |
| 780 nm High Power | 780 | < 0.11 | > 150 | 100 | ~ 5 |
| 925 nm Low Power | 925 | compressible to < 0.1 | > 5 | 50 | ~ 20 |
| 1030 nm Low Power | 1030 | < 1 | > 0.5 | 30 | 3 - 4 |
| 1030 nm High Power | 1030 | compressible to < 0.1 | > 100 | 50 | > 15 |
| 1064 nm High Power | 1064 | compressible to < 0.1 | > 200 | 50 | > 30 |
| 1550 nm Low Power | 1550 | < 0.5 | > 2 | 50 | > 6 |
| 1550 nm LDR | 1550 | 1 - 10 | > 5 | 10 | 0.5 - 10 |
| 1550 nm Medium Power | 1550 | compressible to < 0.11 | > 100 | 100 | > 30 |
* For optical amplifier, see 1550 nm Coronado EDFA Module.
1 A sech2 pulse shape (deconvolution factor of 0.65) is used to determine the pulse width from the second harmonic autocorrelation trace.
(Due to our continuous improvement program, specifications are subject to change without notice).
Carmel X: Compact high power, > 1 W average power at 780 nm, < 90 fs, ultrafast fiber lasers that incorporate both a Mendocino seed laser and a Coronado amplifier.
Cazadero: High energy, up to > 3 µJ pulse energy at 1550 nm, < 500 fs, ultrafast fiber lasers that incorporate both a Mendocino seed laser and a Coronado amplifier.
