26 Jul 2013 New Quasar® 355-45 doubles the repetition rate range and reduces the minimum pulse width by half
Santa Clara, CA – May 13, 2013 – Spectra-Physics®, a Newport Corporation brand, introduces Quasar 355-45, a breakthrough UV laser that delivers a record-breaking >45W (225 µJ) at exceptionally high repetition rates. The laser features TimeShift™ technology for pulse shaping and burst-mode operation as well as programmable pulse widths from <5 ns to >100 ns over repetition rates from 0 to 1 MHz – factor of 2 improvements in repetition rate range and minimum pulse width over the recently introduced >40 W Quasar 355-40. Spectra-Physics' new laser has been demonstrated to enable major advances in the fast, precision manufacturing of many types of microelectronic devices and components.
“With over 10,000 UV lasers deployed, Spectra-Physics is the leader in UV lasers, and Quasar 355-45 further demonstrates our extensive UV expertise,” says Dave Allen, general manager and senior vice president for Spectra-Physics. “The Quasar laser is in volume production, and our customers are delighted with its remarkable processing results and reliable performance in highly demanding applications.”
Also available is the Quasar 532-75 model featuring >75 W (375 µJ) green output. The innovative Quasar platform combines advanced fiber laser, power amplifier, and patented harmonics technologies to achieve unsurpassed performance. Utilizing long-life components and state-of-the-art UV manufacturing processes, Quasar has passed extensive environmental qualification testing, and each laser in production is subjected to rigorous tests to ensure high reliability.
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