Compact | Narrow linewidth lasers...The Cobolt 08-01 Series are certifiedfor use as stand-alone...

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Compact | Narrow linewidth lasers

• Single frequency diode pumped lasers (DPL) and narrow linewidth diode (NLD) lasers with up to 400 mW continuous-wave output power

• Engineered for stable spectral performance and low wavelength drift

• Integratedspectralfilterforensuredsidemodesuppressionratio(SMSR)

• Integrated isolator, immune to optical feedback

• Ultra-robustpackageandprovenfieldreliability

• 405 nm, 457 nm, 473 nm, 515 nm, 532 nm, 561 nm, 633 nm, 660 nm, 785 nm, 1064 nm

The Cobolt 08-01 Series is a family of narrow linewidth continuous-wave lasers, including diode pumped lasers (DPL) as well as frequency stabilized diode lasers (NLD) operating at fixed wavelengths between 405 nm and1064 nm with output power up to 500 mW. The lasers are designed and manufactured to ensure the highest level of reliability.

Cobolt lasers are built using proprietary HTCure™ manufacturing technology for ultra-robustness into a compact package. The lasers emit a high quality laser beam with very stable characteristics and reliable spectral performance, making them ideal for advanced analytical applications where stable and narrow spectral linewidth is crucial, such as Raman Spectroscopy andInterferometry. TheCobolt08-01Seriesarecertifiedforuseasstand-alonelaboratorydevices,but with a compact design and fully integrated drive and control electronics theyarealsoverywellsuitedforintegrationasOEMcomponentsinanalyticalinstrumentation.

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Cobolt 08-DPL 532 nmTypical Spectral Purity > 80 dB at 0.1 nm from the main peak

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08-NLD(M) ESP 785 nmTypical Spectral Purity > 60 dB at 0.3 nm from the main peak

Cobolt 08-01 Series

Applications RamanSpectroscopy

Interferometry

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405 nm 457 nm 473 nm 515 nm 532 nm 561 nm

08-NLD 08-DPL

Center Wavelength (nm) 405.0 ± 0.5 457.0 ± 0.3 473.0 ± 0.3 514.4 ± 0.3 532.1 ± 0.3 561.2 ± 0.3

Power (mW) without isolator [with isolator]

n/a [30] 30 [25] 50 [40] 50 [50]

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Integrated optical Isolator available Yes No

Maximumopticalfeedback n/a [ 100 %] 1 % [ 100 %] 10 % [100%] 1 % [n/a]

Spectralbandwidth(FWHM) < 1 pm <1MHzSpectralPurity(SMSR) @ ± > 0.5 nm from the main peak > 40 dB > 60 dB @ ± > 5 nm from the main peak > 80 dB

Wavelength Stability (8hrs, ± 3°C) < 1 pm

Beam divergence (full angle, mrad) < 1.2

Spatial mode M² < 1.3 M² < 1.1

Beam symmetry > 0.90:1 > 0.95:1

Beam diameter at aperture 700 ± 100 µm 700 ± 70 µm

Noise,250Hz-2MHz(rms) < 0.2 % < 0.25 %, (typical < 0.15 %)

Power stability over 8 hrs (± 3°C) < 2 %

PolarizationExtinctionRatio(PER) > 100:1, Vertical

Total system power consumption < 12 W < 20 W

PowerSupplyReqirements 5 V / 3 A 5V / 5A

Warranty 24 months

633 nm 660 nm 785 nm 1064 nm

08-NLD 08-DPL 08-NLD 08-NLD(M) 08-NLD(M)ESP 08-DPL

Center Wavelength (nm) 632.8 ± 0.5 659.6 ± 0.3 784.8 ± 0.5 1064.2 ± 0.6Power (mW) without isolator [with isolator]

n/a [30] 50 [50] n/a [120] n/a [500] n/a [400] 400 [n/a]

Integrated optical Isolator available Yes Yes Yes No

Maximumopticalfeedback n/a [ 100 %] 1 % [ 100 %] n/a [ 100 %] 10 % [n/a]

Spectralbandwidth(FWHM) < 1 pm <1MHz < 1 pm < 70 pm <1MHzSpectralpurity(SMSR) @ ± > 0.5 nm from the main peak > 40 dB > 60 dB > 40 dB > 60 dB > 60 dB @ ± > 5 nm from the main peak > 80 dB

Wavelength stability (8hrs, ± 3°C) < 1 pm n/a < 1 pm

Beam divergence (full angle, mrad) < 1.6 < 1.5 < 2.0Horizontal : < 15

Vertical : < 3< 1.8

Spatial mode M² < 1.3 M² < 1.1 M² < 1.3 Multimode M² < 1.3

Beam symmetry > 0.90:1 > 0.95:1 > 0.90:1 n/a > 0.95:1

Beam diameter at aperture 700 ± 100 µm 700 ± 70 µm 700 ± 100 µmH: 1.4 ± 0.2 mm V: 1.7 ± 0.2 mm

H: 1.6 ± 0.3 mm V: 1.2 ± 0.2 mm

1000 ± 100 µm

Noise,250Hz-2MHz(rms) < 0.2 % < 0.25 % < 0.2 % < 0.25 % < 0.25 %

Power stability over 8 hrs (± 3°C) < 2 % < 1 % < 2 %

PolarizationExtinctionRatio(PER) > 100:1, Vertical

Total system power consumption < 12 W < 20 W < 12 W < 15 W < 20 W

PowerSupplyReqirements 5V / 3A 5V / 5A 5V / 3A 5V / 3A 5V / 5A

Warranty 12 mo. 24 mo. 12 mo. 12 mo. 24 mo.

PerformanceSpecifications

ModelNumber

Cobolt 08-01 Series

Version:01 Free beam11 Integrated Isolator51 Free beam (ring laser)16IntegratedMMfibercoupling21 Enhanced Spectral Purity (ESP)26ESPwithintegratedMMfibercoupling17IntegratedSMfibercoupling

WWWW-08-XX-Y-PPPP-CCC

MMultimode(beam)

Wavelength PowerConfiguration:100=USB,CE/CDRHCompliant200=USB,OEM300=RS-232,CE/CDRHCompliant400=RS-232,OEMxxx=OEMcustomization

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This device is sensitive to Elecrostatic Discharge (ESD). Always handle diode lasers with extreme care to prevent elec-trostatic discharge, the primary cause of unexpected diode failure.

WARNING VISIBLE and INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION Avoid Exposure to beam Class 3B Laser ProductClassified per IEC 60825-1:2014

Wvl (nm) Max.Pwr (mW)405 360457 400473 400515 400532 400561 400633 200660 400785 STM 300785 ESP 4991064 499

WARNING INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation Class 4 Laser ProductClassified per IEC 60825-1:2014

Wvl (nm) Max.Pwr (mW)785 2000

Cobolt 08-01 Series

532 785

CouplingEfficiency(measuredwithrecommendedfiber)

> 60 % > 70 %

Fiber Connector type FC / PC, Narrow key

Nominal Numerical Aperture (NA) 0.22

Fiber type Multimode

Fiber length 2 m

Warranty Laser warranty and 12 months on workmanship

Fiber coupled option - Specifications - Multimode fiber

Fiber coupled option - Specifications - Single mode fiber

405 - 660 nm 785 nm 1064 nmCouplingEfficiency(measuredwithrecommendedfiber)

> 50 %

Fiber Connector type FC / APC , Narrow key

Nominal Numerical Aperture (NA) 0.11 0.12

Fiber type SM/PM

Fiber length 2 m

Warranty Laser warranty and 12 months on workmanship

Communication Interface

Communication USBorRS-232Standard Baudrate 115200

128mm5,0in

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Note:1. This product must be compliant to RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU

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08-DPLand08-NLD(M)Laserhead

08-NLD Laser head

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2 0 V – Ground

3 DirectOn/Off(+5VInput)

4 Key Switch

5 LED 1 (Laser On)

6 LED 2 (Error)

Molex6pin-ToKeycontrolbox

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MechanicalSpecifications

128mm5,0in

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LaserHeadwithintegratedfibercoupler

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Direct Sales Offices

HÜBNER Photonics Inc.(Sales in USA, Canada and Mexico)2635 North First Street, Suite 228San Jose, California, USAPhone: +1 (408) 708 4351Fax:+1(408)4902774E-mail: [email protected]

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Heatsink HS-03 TEC-Plate for active temperature control

Mounting plate for fiber coupling FIC-06

C-FLEX Laser combiner

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