Microchip laser MCL-1064

Microchip Laser MCL-1064-150

The microchip laser module delivers short single mode pulses on demand at a wavelength of 1064 nm. The pulse repetition rate is software controlled and can be set between single shot and 500 kHz. The nominal pulse duration is 150 ps.
The MCL-1064-150 contains a microchip with pump diode and a software controlled electronic module. The microchip contains a Nd:YVO₄ laser crystal and a semiconductor saturable output coupler.

MCL-1064-150 module description:

Compact laser module with pulsed laser radiation at 1064 nm
Adjustable repetition rate up to 500 kHz via USB and control program
Stand alone mode at (user) preconfigured repetition rate (no software control needed)
Synchronisation to external clock or pulse on demand possible

Possible applications:

Micromachining
Light detection and ranging (LIDAR)
Precision measurements
Frequency conversion
Seed laser

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Microchip laser on table

Microchip laser on table
typical pulse

• MCL-1064-150 parameters

Laser Parameters

Emission wavelength:	1064.0 nm ± 0.2 nm
Beam divergence:	40 mrad
Beam waist diameter:	32 µm
M²:	1.3
Pulse energy:	> 12.5 nJ
Pulse duration:	150 ps ± 30 ps
Repetition rate:	single shot – 500 kHz
Dimensions:	164 mm x 105 mm x 51 mm
Weight:	870 g
Power supply:	12 V = / 3 A

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Front Panel

Front panel

Control Software

The provided control software can be used to:

Switch the laser on or off

Reconfigure the repetition rate of the laser

Check the status of the laser

A LabVIEW driver to access the laser module via USB can be provided on request.

Control Software Interface

Control software

MCL-1064: Microchip laser 1064 nm