EPL SERIES

EPL SERIES

EPL SERIES

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document describes the EPL series of picosecond pulsed diode lasers, which are high-performance, cost-effective excitation sources for fluorescence lifetime measurements. These lasers are optimized for Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) and can also be used in Multi-Channel Scaling (MCS) mode due to their external trigger capability.

Key Features
  • 15 pre-set repetition frequencies ranging from 2.5 KHz to 20 MHz.
  • External trigger capability.
  • Spectrally purified output with built-in filter to minimize out-of-band emission.
  • Compact and fully integrated design with extremely low RF radiation.
  • Optimized collimated beam with proprietary beam conditioning optics.
  • Drive electronics included.

Specifications
  • Laser Class: Class 3R (EPL-405 to EPL-670) or Class 3B (EPL-375, 785, 800, 900).
  • Repetition Rate: 20, 10, 5, 2 MHz and 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 25, 20, 12.5, 10, 5, 2.5 kHz.
  • Bias Supply: 15 Vdc +/- 5%, 15W.
  • Trigger Output: SMA, NIM Standard.
  • Interlock Input: Hirose HR10A-7P-4P(73).
  • Trigger Input: Hirose HR10A-7P-4P(73), TTL > 50 ns pulse.
  • Beam Quality: Near field dimensions ≤4.75 mm (fast axis), ≤1.75 mm (slow axis); Divergence ≤1.5 mrad (fast axis), ≤0.75 mrad (slow axis).
  • Physical Dimensions: 168 mm length x 64 mm x 64 mm; Collimator tube ø 30 mm x 38 mm.
  • Weight: 800 g.

Safety and Compliance
  • Complies with US federal laser product performance standards.
  • IEC 60825-1:2014 compliance for laser safety.
  • Warning to avoid exposure to beam as it may be harmful to eyes and skin.

Performance
  • Typical pulse width of less than 100 ps.
  • Robust, maintenance-free, and easy to operate.
  • Available in various nominal wavelengths ranging from 375 nm to 980 nm.
  • Typical average power at 20 MHz varies from 0.07 mW to 0.18 mW depending on the model.
  • Typical peak power at 10 MHz ranges from 30 mW to 140 mW.

Additional Information
  • Customer support is available worldwide.
  • Other wavelengths available upon request.
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Catalog excerpts

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EPL SERIES Picosecond Pulsed Diode Lasers The EPL picosecond pulsed diode lasers are a family of high performance, cost effective excitation sources for fluorescence lifetime measurements. In Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) they bridge the gap between the nanosecond flashlamp and expensive mode-locked Titanium sapphire femtosecond lasers. In addition, their external trigger capability enables their use as excitation sources in Multi-Channel Scaling (MCS) mode. The EPL lasers are pre-adjusted for an optimum pulse width, with particular attention paid to reducing a secondary shoulder characteristic of picosecond diode lasers. The output has a typical pulse width of less than 100 ps. The EPL lasers are robust, maintenance free, easy to operate and have proprietary beam conditioning optics. KEY FEATURES Optimised for TCSPC 15 pre-set repetition frequencies from 2.5 KHz to 20 MHz External trigger capability Spectrally purified output Fully integrated & compact design Extremely low RF radiation Optimised collimated beam Drive electronics included

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Max. Pulse Width @10 MHz (ps) Typical Pulse Width @10 MHz (ps) Typical Average Power @20 MHz (mW) Typical Peak Power @10 MHz (mW) LASER CLASS REPETITION RATE BIAS SUPPLY TRIGGER OUTPUT INTERLOCK INPUT Hirose HR10A-7P-4P(73), (Link pin 1 and pin 2 to ground – interlock healthy) TRIGGER INPUT Hirose HR10A-7P-4P(73), (Signal pin 4 and ground pin 3) TRIGGER INPUT SIGNAL TTL > 50 ns pulse. Trigger on rising edge. 0.0 V < Low level < 0.5 V, 2.5 V < High level < 5 V BEAM QUALITY Near field dimensions: ≤4.75 mm (fast axis), ≤1.75 mm (slow axis) Divergence:≤1.5 mrad (fast axis), ≤0.75 mrad (slow axis)...

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