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Omicron LDM Series – now Available with 350MHz Analogue Modulation
The new and innovative analogue modulation for temperature controlled lasers of
the LDM series by Omicron reaches modulation times of up to 350MHz. This highspeed
analogue modulation allows for the first time a full replacement of gas lasers
with AO-modulators basing on laser diodes for applications such as DVD-Mastering,
Digital Imaging, Reprography and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy. In this
respect Omicron accentuated on linearity of modulation and – same as with all
lasers of the LDM series – on the flexibility of the activation signals. The input
voltage of the analogue signal can be adapted to existing signal sources. The lasers
of the LDM series by Omicron are available in CW-operation or in modulated
versions and in wave lengths of 370nm to 980nm. Mainly designed for the field of
DVD-mastering the new LDM laser also applies to the semiconductor industry,
research and science as well as to the field of Life Science.
New Intelligent CW Controller with USB Interface
On the “Laser 2005 Omicron presents a new CW controller for the laser diode
system of the LDM series. The controller is equipped with a USB and with a RS-232
interface and is operated at 24Volt DC. This controller allows the operator to control
the function of the diode laser by PC and thus to completely integrate it into the
process of application. The controller is furthermore equipped with entries for digital and analogue
modulation with a spectrum of up to 200kHz each. By means of a driver capacity of
two amps. diode current, laser diodes of up to 1,5 Watt optical output power can be
integrated into the laser diode system depending on the wave length. The field of
application of the new CW controller in mainly in reprography, semiconductor
industry, research and science as well as in the field of Life Science.
Intensive UV Light Source without IR Portion thanks to state-of-the-art
Technology
The new Omicron UV-LED modules supply for the first time a compact and
unproblematic alternative to conventional UV lamps which in many applications
cause problems due to the high infrared portion. With an optical power output of
typically 105mW at 365nm and an emitter dimension of 0,6 by 0,6 mm the
temperature controlled modules are suited for applications such as UV-curing of
adhesives and polymeres, fluorescence analysis or photo catalysis. The modules
are operated with a 12V power supply and can be modulated directly with up to
20kHz. Fiber interfaces and optical focusing can be put into practice according to
customers’ requirements.
Temperature Controlled Laser Diode Module with up to 120mW at 405nm
The new “LDM405D.100” module is presently the strongest single-mode 405nm
laser diode module with round light beam profile. In addition the modular structure
makes the Omicron laser of the LDM-series one of the most flexible UV/violet/blue
laser diode modules.
Modulation times of 500MHz digital and up to 350MHz analogue single mode fiber
interfaces with up to 85% efficiency, ray dia. of one up to 15mm (1/e²) or the
adjustable astigmatism are just some of the many outstanding features of the LDMseries.
Developed for high-end application such as computer-to-plate (CtP), DVDmastering,
digital imaging, confocal laser scanning microscopy, flow cytometry aswell as other medical and industrial applications Omicron lasers are first choice for a
good beam profile, best focusing and highest intensity. Field of application for this
most innovative module is the printing industry, semiconductor industry, research
and science as well as the field of life science.
New LDM Performance category with up to 400mW
The Omicron Multi-Mode laser diode modules with round beam profilebasing on the
latest laser diode technology perform as LDM405 up to 200mW and as LDM405D
up to 400mW at 405nm. Thus a new performance category is created for medical
and industrial application where highest intensity is required. In addition the modular
structure makes the Omicron laser of the LDM-series one of the most flexible
UV/violet/blue laser diode modules.
All new developments will be shown from June 13 to 16, 2005 on the fair “Laser
2005” in Munich in Hall B2 on stand 179. For further information about Omicron
laser products contact www.lasersystem.de.