Extremely Short Pulses for Precise Measurement - High Power PLD QuickSwitch

01 Feb 2018

At Photonics West, LASER COMPONENTS presents QuickSwitch – a hybrid 905nm high-power

PLD generating the world’s shortest pulse width of 2.5ns typical at a pulse frequency of

up to 200kHz. Various storage capacitors are available, depending on which, it achieves an

optical peak power up to 89 Watts. The pulse width of the optical output does not depend

on the width of the trigger input pulse. Therefore the device is extremely easy to use.

PLD, high current switch and charge storage capacitor are enclosed in a compact TO56

housing. The high current loop is fully integrated into the housing, there is also an additional

ground pin independent from both the signal and supply returns. This results in a

Faraday cage eff ectively protecting the QuickSwitch and its surroundings from electromagnetic

interference.

Laser sources with short pulses and a high pulse frequencies allow for higher resolutions

in laser-based distance measurement (LiDAR) and scanners for security and aerospace

appliances. With its QuickSwitch PLD, LASER COMPONENTS provides these industries with

a compact and cost effi cient solution.

More Information https://www.lasercomponents.com/uk/product/quickswitch-pulsed-laser-diodes/