Sapphire SF NX
CW Free Space and Fiber Pigtailed
Single-Frequency Lasers
Sapphire SF NX is a series of compact CW visible single-frequency
lasers based on Coherent’s unique OPSL (Optically Pumped Semicon-
ductor Laser) technology. Sapphire SF NX lasers come with an ultra-
narrow linewidth of <1.5 MHz, a high quality diraction-limited beam
with excellent pointing stability, high power stability and low noise.
Sapphire lasers are manufactured in cleanrooms using Coherent’s
patented PermAlign™ technology for optimal aligning and solder-
bonding the optics. Sapphire SF NX lasers come with a exible inter-
face concept: Analog, RS-232 or USB – it is up the user to select the
appropriate communication channel.
Sapphire SF NX lasers are intended for applications that need narrow
and ultra-narrow linewidth light such as Raman spectroscopy, inter-
ferometry, holography, metrology, and inspection.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Ultra-narrow linewidth
• Outstanding power and wavelength
stability
• Output power
- Up to 150 mW at 488 nm / 100 mW
fiber pigtailed
- Up to 200 mW at 532 nm / 150 mW
fiber pigtailed
• Ultra-low noise
• Superior beam quality
• PermAlign technology
- Permanent optimal alignment
- Unsurpassed robust and stable
• OEM and end-user versions
• Proven Sapphire reliability
APPLICATIONS
• Raman Spectroscopy
• Interferometry
• Holography
• Metrology
• Inspection
SPECIFICATIONS Sapphire
488 SF NX
Sapphire
532 SF NX
Wavelength
1
(nm) 488.0 532.0
Wavelength Accuracy
2
(nm) ±0.1
Single-longitudinal Mode, Linewidth (MHz) <1.5
Output Power
3
(mW) 20, 50, 75, 100, 150 20, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200
Spatial Mode TEM
00
, M
2
<1.1
Beam Asymmetry 0.9 to 1.1
Beam Diameter at 1/e
2
(mm) 0.70 ±0.05
Beam Divergence (mrad) <1.3
Pointing Stability (μrad)
(over 2 hours after warm-up and ±3°C)
<30
Noise (%)
20 Hz to 2 MHz, rms
20 Hz to 20 kHz, peak-to-peak
<0.25
<1
Long-term Power Stability (%) (2 hours, ±3°C) <2
Warm-up Time (minutes) <5
Polarization Ratio
>100:1, vertical
Static Alignment Tolerances
4
Beam Position (mm)
Beam Angle (mrad)
Beam Waist Position with respect to Exit Window
±0.25
±2.5
±200
5
UTILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Interfacing Analog, RS-232, USB
Operating Voltage
6
(VDC)
Maximum Rated
Nominal
+10.8 to 15.0
+12.0 to 13.2
Power Consumption (W) <60
Max. Laser Head Baseplate Temperature
7
+50°C (122°F)
Max. Heat Dissipation of Head (W) 25 (baseplate at 50°C)
Ambient Temperature
Operating Condition
Non-Operating Condition
10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F) non-condensing
-30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F)
Shock Tolerance (6 ms) 7 g laterally, 15 g vertically
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Laser Head
Controller
Heat Sink (optional)
DC Power Supply (optional)
Cable — Laser Head to Controller
125 x 70 x 34 mm (4.9 x 2.8 x 1.3 in.)
123.3 x 76.2 x 38.1 mm (4.9 x 3.0 x 1.5 in.)
200 x 80 x 50 mm (7.9 x 3.2 x 2 in.)
171 x 104 x 55 mm (6.7 x 4.1 x 2.2 in.)
1.52 m (5.0 ft.)
Weights
Laser Head
Controller
Heat Sink (optional)
DC Power Supply (optional)
Packaged System (head+controller+cable+manual)
Cable — Laser Head to Controller
0.35 kg (0.77 lbs.)
0.25 kg (0.55 lbs.)
0.75 kg (1.65 lbs.)
0.95 kg (incl. line cable) (2.1 lbs.)
1.7 kg (3.7 lbs.)
0.3 kg (0.66 lbs.)
1 Measured in air.
2 Laser-to-laser tolerance and wavelength tolerance over guaranteed lifetime.
3 Output power is adjustable via analog or digital interface from 10% to 110%. Specications are valid for 100% power.
4 Static alignment tolerances are relative to the right bottom edge (in beam direction).
5 200 mm is ~25% of Rayleigh Range at 488 nm and ~30% of Rayleigh Range at 532 nm.
6 If user-supplied, the DC power supply has to meet the following requirements: Power >60W; ripple <5% peak-to-peak; line regulation <0.5%.
7 With factory-provided or other adequate heat sink.
Sapphire SF NX Datasheet