Femto-second Lasers - Sintec Optronics

Product Introduction

STIM-DE Series

Based on patented Fiber Chirped Pulse Amplification (FCPA) technology, the industry-leading FCPA μJewel™ series offers sufficient pulse energy for selected material processing at a near-infrared wavelength of 1045 nm. Harmonic generation packages, which convert its output to visible and UV wavelengths, are available . The FCPA architecture allows users to choose between high energy operation up to 50 μJ pulses at a repetition rate of 100 kHz or 200 kHz, and high average power of 10 W and 20 W at 1 MHz in the fundamental wavelength. The STIM-DE Series allow for material processing at faster rates, depending on the application requirements.

Features：

Ideal for transparent fs laser material processing, among other applications
Proven industrial reliability in the field since 2004 market introduction
Mechanical reliability complies with MIL-STD-810F and IEC 60601 standards
Factory set up to 5 MHz repetition rate available
Naturally induced Air-cooled
Regulatory certifications available
Complete software/remote diagnostic testing and in-field configuration

Specification:

	STIM-DE1050	STIM-DE2020
Wavelength	1045 ± 5 nm	1045 ± 5 nm
Average Power	≥ 10 W	≥ 20 W
Pulse Duration	≤ 350 fs	≤ 350 fs
Pulse Energy	≥ 50 μJ	≥ 20 μJ
M²	≤ 1.3	≤ 1.3
Repetition Rate	200 kHz 1 MHz
Beam Quality	M² ≤ 1.3
Polarization	Horizontal with respect to baseplate
Power Stability	≤ 1% rms after stabilization over ± 1 ˚C
Output Aperture	Height 55.4 mm
Laser Head Dimensions	666 x 520 x 165 mm³
Laser Head Weight	≤ 45 kg
Head Heat Dissipation	Max. 100 W
Controller Dimensions	433 x 483 x 222 mm³
Controller Weight	≤ 30 kg
Power Consumption	Max. 1200 W
Operating Voltage	100-120 or 200-240 VAC
Output Trigger	TTL 100 ns pulse
Operating Temperature	20-30 ºC
Storage Temperature	0-50 ºC
Warm up time	≤ 60 minutes
Cable Length	3 m

Configuration:

Pulse Select: Allows users to select up to 15 pre-set repetition rate values; typical pre-select repetition rates range from 100 kHz to 5 MHz
Pulse Pick: Enables operation from an on-demand single pulse to high repetition rates up to 100 kHz
Pulse Flex: A combination of Pulse Select and Pulse Pick; offers the possibility to operate the laser from an on-demand single pulse all the way up to 5 MHz
Harmonic Module: Attachable to the laser head to convert its output to visible and/or UV wavelengths
Burst mode: Provides bursts of pulses within pre-determined boundary conditions

STIM-DX Series

The most compact laser form based on patented Fiber Chirped Pulse Amplication (FCPA) technology. The DX Series lasers offer sufficient pulse energy for selected material processing at a near-infrared wavelength of 1045 nm with an ideal compact form factor. Harmonic generation packages, which convert its output to visible and UV wavelengths, are available. The FCPA architecture allows users to choose between high energy operation up to 40 μJ pulses, repetition rate up to 5 MHz, and average power up to 10 W depending on the specific source. The STIM-DX Series allow for material processing at fast rates in a light-weight package.

Features：

Customfit pulse energy and average powers for fs laser material processing applications
Proven industrial reliability in the field since 2004 market introduction
Mechanical reliability complies with MIL-STD-810F and IEC 60601 standards
Factory-set up to 5 MHz repetition rate available
Naturally induced Air-cooled
Regulatory certifications available
Complete software/remote diagnostic testing and in-field configuration

Specification:

	STIM-DX0210	STIM-DX1010	STIM-DX0320	STIM-DX0330	STIM-DX0540
Wavelength	1045 ± 5 nm
Pulse Energy	≥ 10 μJ	≥ 10 μJ	≥ 20 μJ	≥ 30 μJ	≥ 40 μJ
Pulse Duration	≤ 450 fs
Average Power	≥ 2 W	≥ 10 W	≥ 3 W	≥ 3 W	≥ 5 W
M²	≤ 1.3
Repetition Rate	100 kHz	1000 kHz	100 kHz	100 kHz	200 kHz
Beam Quality	M² ≤ 1.3
Polarization	Horizontal with respect to baseplate
Power Stability	≤ 1% rms after stabilization over ± 1 ˚C
Output Aperture Height	55.4 mm
Laser Head Dimensions	550 x 400 x 149 mm³
Laser Head Weight	≤ 25 kg
Head Heat Dissipation	Max. 80 W
Controller Dimensions	433 x 483 x 222 mm³
Controller Weight	≤ 30 kg
Power Consumption	Max. 600 W
Operating Voltage	100-120 or 200-240 VAC
Output Trigger	TTL 100 ns pulse
Operating Temperature	20-30 ºC
Storage Temperature	0-50 ºC
Warm up time	≤ 60 minutes
Cable Length	3 m

Configuration:

Pulse Select: Allows users to select up to 15 pre-set repetition rate values; typical pre-select repetition rates range from 100 kHz to 5 MHz
Pulse Pick: Enables operation from an on-demand single pulse to high repetition rates up to 100 kHz
Pulse Flex: A combination of Pulse Select and Pulse Pick; offers the possibility to operate the laser from an on
demand single pulse all the way up to 5 MHz
Harmonic Module: Attachable to the laser head to convert its output to visible and/or UV wavelengths
Burst Mode: Provides bursts of pulses within pre-determined boundary conditions

STIM-FX Series

Proprietary Raman-shifting technology that creates a clean pulse shape and spectrum at the unique wavelength of 810 nm makes the STIM-FX series a convenient replacement for the ubiquitous Ti:Sapphire laser. This enables new possibilities for the use of femtosecond lasers in clinical and industrial settings. Since its introduction in 2005, the STIM-FX series has been a reliable workhorse in many applications. It is now available with powers up to 150 or 200 mW at 810 nm and 1620 nm. Target applications include Terahertz wave generation and detection, multiphoton fluorescence microscopy and second harmonic imaging.

Features:

HX-150 offers continuously adjustable power at dual wavelengths
Compact and robust design for easy integration
Mechanical reliability complies with MIL-STD-810F and IEC 60601-1 standards
Regulatory certifications available

Specification:

	STIM-FX-100	STIM-FX-150	STIM-HX-150		STIM-GX-200
Center Wavelength	805 ± 15 nm	810 ± 15 nm	810 ± 15 nm	1620 ± 40 nm	1620 ± 40 nm
Average Power	≥ 100 mW	≥ 150 mW	≥ 150 mW	≥ 200 mW	≥ 200 mW
Pulse Duration	≤ 120 fs	≤ 140 fs	≤ 140 fs	≤ 100 fs	≤ 100 fs
Dimensions (mm³)	230 x 193 x 76
Repetition Rate	75 ± 10 MHz
Polarization	Horizontal with respect to baseplate				Horizontal*
Power Stability	≤ 1% rms after stabilization at 25 ˚C
Output Aperture Height	43 mm
Laser Head Dimensions	230 x 193 x 76 mm³
Laser Head Weight	2kg		3kg		2kg
Head Heat Dissipation	<50 W
Controller Dimensions	267 x 267 x 133 mm³
Controller Weight	3.5 kg
Power Consumption	<250 W
Operating Voltage	100-240 VAC at 50-60 Hz
Operating Temperature	20-30 ºC
Storage Temperature	0-50 ºC
Warm up time	≤ 15 minutes
Cable Length	2 m

STIM-Femtolite Ultra Series

Introduced in 2004, the STIM-Femtolite Ultra is the most compact, reliable Erbium-doped femtosecond fiber laser on the market. It is available in a range of wavelengths and power levels. The Ultra is the descendent of the first commercial femtosecond fiber laser. Together with earlier versions, hundreds of units have been sold around the world, with very low rates of return or failure. No other laser product has the same track record of reliable performance over such long time scales.

Features:

Compact and robust design for easy integration
Proven reliability of the STIM-Femolite series since market introduction in 1995
Meets stringent mechanical reliability requirements
Complies with IEC 60068-2-27 and 60068-2-6 standards for shock and vi/liation
Simple operation by controller panel or 5 V digital input

Specification:

	AX-20	BX-60	CX-20		FX-10
Center Wavelength	780 ± 5 nm	1560 ± 5 nm	780 ± 5 nm	1560 ± 10 nm	810 ± 5 nm
Average Power	≥ 20 mW	≥ 60 mW	≥ 20 mW	≥ 20 mW	≥ 10 mW
Pulse Duration	≤ 100 fs				≤ 110 fs
Dimensions (mm³)	142 x 96 x 38
Repetition Rate	50 ± 2 MHz
Polarization	Vertical with respect to baseplate
Power Stability	≤ 1% rms after stabilization over ± 1 ˚C
Output Aperture Height	23 mm
Laser Head Dimensions	142 x 96 x 38 mm³
Laser Head Weight	0.8 kg
Head Heat Dissipation	Max. 80 W
Controller Dimensions	215 x 200 x 89 mm³
Controller Weight	2 kg
Power Consumption	<50 W
Operating Voltage	100-120 or 200-240 VAC
Operating Temperature	20-30 ºC25-35 ºC
Storage Temperature	0-50 ºC
Warm up time	≤ 30 minutes
Cable Length	2 m

STIM-FD Series

FD Series of laser is designed uniquely to deliver fs laser pulses via an optical fiber cable to user application. The laser application primarily targeting at the imaging application of proteins at 1045 nm. However, this product can serve many other applications where a handy delivery of fs pulses are required in flexible fashion. The first product of the STIM-FD Series, STIM-FD/D-FD-100S, offers over 1 W of average fiber delivered power with 200 fs along with high speed blanking function at less than 1 μs. All one-box design cooled by air allows for easy integration into workstations and laser machines. Target applications include microscopy and second harmonic imaging.

Features:

Fiber-delivered fs pulse by 3-4 m of optical cable
Over 1 W of fiber average power
Integrated high speed pulse modulator
One-box air cooled package

Specifications:

Center Wavelength	1045 ± 5 nm
Average Power	≥ 1.0 W
Pulse Duration	≤ 200 fs
Repetition Rate	50 ± 5 MHz
Power Modulation	internal AOM, <1μs
Dimensions (mm³)	500 x 540 x 270

STFC-FEMTO Series Femto-second Laser

STFC-Fetom series is a powerful industrial femtosecond lasers offering output powers up to 30W and pulse energies in excess of 160 µJ, with pulses shorter than 800 fs.
This series is the only ultrafast laser available integrating the Taranis Single Crystal Fiber (SCF) technology which enables high pulse energy and flexible repetition rate to meet requirements for both high throughput applications and high energy demanding applications.
This unique architecture provides excellent reliability and beam quality, all in a compact packaging.

Features

Pulse width less than 800 fs
Tunable repetition rate from 100 kHz to 1 MHz
Excellent beam quality M2<1.3
Peak power up to 200 MW
Fast warm up
Frequency change on the fly

Applications

Cutting and drilling of hard material, glass, sapphire, ceramics…
Cold machining of polymers and composites
Micromachining and surface structuring

Specifications

Wavelength	1030nm
Average Power	30W
Pulse Repetition Rate	100kHz to 1MHz
Spatial Mode TE00	M² < 1.3
Pulse Duration	<800s
Polarization Ratio	>100:1
Electric Supply	115 to 230VAC/ 50 to 60Hz
Beam Diameter	2mm
Warm-Up Time	95% 0f power in <10mm
Max Out Dimensions	830x443x180mm³

Laser specifications at Min/Max repetition rate
Repetition rate	100kHz	1000kHz
Average Power	16W	30W
Pulse Energy	160uJ	30uJ
Peak Power	200MW	31MW

Dimensions

STOF-OG Series Femto-second Lasers

STOF-OG ultra-low-noise solution femtosecond laser module designed for OEM and R&D applications.

Features:

Excellent pulse quality – pedestal-free transform-limited soliton pulses
Clean sech2-shaped optical spectrum
No Kelly-sidebands – no spectral ripple
Diffraction-limited beam quality
Lowest phase noise and timing jitter available on market
Shot noise limited relative intensity noise
No amplifier built in – no ASE noise
High repeatability and 24/7 operation
Compact, dust-sealed OEM package
Plug & play
Passively air cooled – no water cooling
Low power consumption
Remote control
One-button operation – no adjustment knobs or screws
Maintenance free – no user-serviceable parts inside or outside laser

Specifications:

Model	STOF-OG-05	STOF-OG-08	STOF-OG-10	STOF-OG-15	STOF-OG-17
Center wavelength	513-535nm	765-785nm	1025-1070nm	1530-1586nm	1580-1700nm
Pulse duration ^1,2	<100-230fs	<130-200fs	<90-400fs	<100-500fs	<200-300fs
Average power (up to)²	100mW	30mW	250mW	120mW	50mW
Pulse repetition rate²	20MHz-1.3GHz
Pulse energy (up to)²	1.2nJ	0.7nJ	5nJ	2nJ	1nJ
Peak power (up to)	10kW	4.5kW	30kW	15kW	3kW
Spectral bandwidth³	transform-limited (τp·Δν ~ 0.32) > 18 nm
Output	Collimated free space, M²<1.1(fiber output optional)
PER	>23dB	>23dB	>23dB	>23dB	>23dB
Amplitude noise (10h)	<0.2% rms, <0.5% pk-pk (24h)
Center wavelength drift	<0.1nm pk-pk (24h)
Warm-up time	<10 minutes	<10 minutes	<10 minutes	<10 minutes	<10 minutes
Operation temperature	10°C -40°C	10°C -40°C	10°C -40°C	10°C -40°C	10°C -40°C
Storage temperature	-20°C -65°C	-20°C -65°C	-20°C -65°C	-20°C -65°C	-20°C -65°C
On/Off cycles	>10 000	>10 000	>10 000	>10 000	>10 000
Power consumption	< 15 W (steady state)
Power supply	90-264VAC, 47-63Hz
Size laser head⁴	296 x 112 x 54 mm³
Size std. controller	165 x 104 x 44 mm³
Weight laser head⁴	2.5kg
Weight controller	0.65kg

1 tunable (requires external adjustable power supply)

²please inquire for possible combinations of pulse duration, average power, and repetition rate

³bandwidth to support sub 60 fs available with close to linear chirp

⁴exact size and weight depend on pulse repetition rate

Technical data (STOF-OG-15):

Options:

Linear controller for ultra low noise & timing jitter

< 5 fs rms with low noise controller (1 kHz - 10 MHz)

< 30 fs rms with standard controller (1 kHz - 10 MHz)

Synchronization to external clock • Wavelength tunability
Electrical interface for pump power control
Piezo controlled cavity length
Carrier Envelope Phase (CEP) stabilization ready
Fiber output (PM or SMF)
UV generation
Repetition rate tunability
Internal monitor PD
Optical isolator

STOF-OG Series High Power Femto-second Lasers

STOF-OG series high power air cooled femtosecond laser module for OEM and R&D applications.

Features:

Excellent pulse quality – pedestal-free transform-limited soliton pulses
Clean sech2-shaped optical spectrum
No Kelly-sidebands – no spectral ripple
Diffraction-limited beam quality
Low amplitude and phase noise
No amplifier built in – no ASE noise
High repeatability and 24/7 operation
Compact, dust-sealed OEM package
Plug & play
Air cooled – no water cooling
Low power consumption
Remote control
One-button operation – no adjustment knobs or screws
Maintenance free – no user-serviceable parts inside or outside laser

Specifications:

Model	STOF-OG-05 HP	STOF-OG-10 HP	STOF-OG-08 HP
Center wavelength	514-520nm	1028-1040nm	780-820nm
Pulse duration	<200fs	<200fs	<100fs
Average power (up to)	>1.5W	>3W	>300mW
Pulse repetition rate	40-200MHz		40-200MHz
Pulse energy (up to)	40nJ	80nJ	8nJ
Peak power (up to)	>160kW	>320kW	>60kW
Spectral bandwidth	Transform limited (τ_p . Δν ~ 0.32)		Transform limited (τ_p . Δν ~ 0.32)
Output	collimated free space, M2 < 1.2		collimated free space, M2 < 1.2
PER	>23dB	>23dB	>20dB
Amplitude noise	< 0.5% rms, < 1% pk-pk (1h)		< 0.5% rms, < 1% pk-pk (1h)
Center wavelength drift	< 0.1 nm pk-pk (1h)		< 0.3 nm pk-pk (1h)
Pointing stability	<50urad rms (12h)		<50mrad rms (12h)
Warm-up time	<15 minutes	<15 minutes	<15 minutes
Operation temperature	18°C -32°C	18°C -32°C	18°C -32°C
Storage temperature	-20°C -65°C	-20°C -65°C	-20°C -65°C
On/Off cycles	>10 000	>10 000	>10 000
Power consumption	< 300W		< 300W
Power supply	24VDC or 90-264VAC, 47-63Hz		24VDC or 90-264VAC, 47-63Hz
Size laser head¹	240 x 330 x 125 mm³		260 x 420 x 125 mm³
System weight¹	12kg		16kg

1 exact size and weight depend on pulse repetition rate

STOF-OG Series High Energy Femto-second Lasers

STOF-OG high energy compact 1-um amplified femtosecond laser for OEM and R&D applications.

Features:

Excellent pulse quality
Close to diffraction-limited beam quality
Low ASE background
Burst mode
Variable repetition rate
Variable pulse energy
High repeatability and 24/7 operation
Complete remote control / user interface
One-button operation
Plug & play – no installation required
Compact, dust-sealed OEM package
Lightweight – mountable in any direction
Low power consumption
Closed-loop chiller included
Maintenance free – no user-serviceable parts inside or outside laser

Specifications:

Model	STOF-OG-10 XP	Options Synchronization to external clock Circular polarization Picosecond operation Second harmonic Third harmonic Forth harmonic Different form factor is available on request
Center wavelength	1030nm
Pulse duration	<400fs
Average power (up to)	4W
Pulse repetition rate	Single shot-1MHz
Pulse energy (up to)	>40uJ up to 100kHz, >20uJ up to 200kHz
Peak power (up to)	80MW
Spectral bandwidth	<6nm
Output	collimated free space, M2 < 1.2
Ellipticity	<1.1
PER	>20dB, horizontal
Amplitude noise	< 1% rms, (12h)
Energy contrast	23dB
Pointing stability	<50urad rms (12h)
Beam height	44.5mm
Warm-up time	<10 minutes
Specs guarranteed	18°C -32°C
Storage temperature	-20°C -65°C
Size laser	260 x 420 x 125 mm
Size controller	447 x 281 x 134 mm (19”/4U rack mount)
Weight laser	16kg
Power supply	90-264VAC, 47-63Hz
Power consumption	< 500W
Interfaces	RS232, Ethernet

1 exact size and weight depend on pulse repetition rate

STC-Spark-X Femto-second Laser

The Spark X provides up to 30 mW at 1280 nm (with 40nm bandwith) and is designed as a source for semiconductor failure analysis and material characterization applications. With pulsewidths <250fs it is an ideal source for multiphoton imaging.

Specifications

Output power	>30 mW
Wavelength	1280 nm ± 25 nm
Pulse Duration	< 250 fs
Bandwidth	>7 nm
Repetition frequency	100 MHz
Beam quality	Single mode, linearly polarised
Control interface	Ethernet and web page
Dimensions	770 x 300 x 110 nm (laser head) 483 x 285 x 90 mm (control unit)
Weight	14 kg (laser head) / 2.5 kg (control unit)
Electrical	Voltage 110 – 240 V AC / (50 – 60 Hz) / Power 80W

Features

Output power >30 mW
Sub-250-fs pulses
100-MHz repetition frequency
Lock-to-clock option
Linearly polarized free-space output
Exceptional stability
Web-based laser control
Easy to use interface
Door interlock error alerts
Control multiple lasers
Custom options available

Applications

Two-photon stimulation of CMOS circuits
OBIC imaging
Sub-surface confocal laser-scanning microscopy
Device characterisation
Single-event upset triggering
Pump-probe measurements
Material characterisation

STC-Spark1040 Pico and Femto Second Laser

The STC-Spark1040 laser system is available in two versions, delivering either 500 mW up to 2.5 W, with picosecond or femtosecond pulsewidth. Operating at a wavelength of 1040 nm, this is the ideal source for a wide range of multi-photon microscopy, SHG imaging and seed laser applications.

Specfications

	Standard Specifications	Optional
Output power	500mW – 3W
Wavelength	1040nm
Pulse Duration	<250fs – 3ps
Bandwidth	20 nm – 40 nm
Repetition frequency	100 MHz / 140MHz RMS (50hours) Monitor photodiode	80-200MHz Lock-to-clock
Beam Quality	Free space, M^2 <1.1 / Linearly Polarized Divergence <2mrad / Beam diameter 0.5mm	0.5-2mm
Control Interface	Ethernet, and webpage Serial port (for control via Labview/Matlab)	Custom interface available
Dimensions	404 x 249 x 65 mm (laser head) 483 x 285 x 86 mm (control unit)
Weight	7.5 kg (laser head) / 2 kg (control unit)
Electrical	Voltage 110-240V AC / Frequency 50-60Hz / Power 80W
Cooling	Air-cooled
Warranty	12 months