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News Release from: Coherent | Subject: Matrix lasers
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 08 September 2006
Q-switched lasers for materials
processing
The new Matrix family of lasers from Coherent combines the performance and reliability of solid-state lasers with several design and manufacturing innovations
These new features deliver an optimum solution for cost-effective volume OEM integration The infrared (1.06micron) Q-switched lasers deliver 10watts of average power with excellent beam quality (M2=1.1)
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 28 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Before the launch of these new low-power 355nm ultraviolet (UV) lasers, Coherent's Matrix technology was available only with infrared output
Several models of the Matrix offer repetition rates, RMS noise levels and costs targeted at specific applications segments.
Among these are a 10kHz model optimized for engraving plastics, metals and other materials that are problematic for carbon-dioxide lasers.
A 30kHz version is designed for trimming active and passive circuit components (resistors, crystals, etc) in microelectronics.
A 350kHz version combines the high repetition rate and extremely low noise (<1%RMS) required for precision, high-throughput applications, such as memory repair and disk texturing.
These factory-sealed lasers are designed for integration within specialized tools and equipment by OEMs.
This integration is simplified by the small footprint of the Matrix platform, the laser's low power requirements and a choice of air cooling or closed-loop water cooling.
Expected lifetimes of the pump diodes are in the 20,000-hour range, based on the use of the company's AAA (aluminium-free active area) diode material.
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