Datasheet

High Power Optical Source for LIDAR
DATASHEET | MAY 2012
PHOTONIC SYSTEMS
The EMCORE High Power Optical Source for Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) is a
pulsed, high power optical light source ideal for LIDAR system testing and development.
Housed in a self-contained, DC powered housing, it provides up to 1 W or more of mean
power in the 1545 - 1562 nm wavelength region.
The unit integrates a high-performance 1550 nm directly modulated fiber optic laser and
high power optical amplifier. By customer request an external (or adjustable internal) RF
signal provides user control over the operating laser output pulse width and repetition rate.
An RS-232 interface, along with some vital analog signals, provides user monitor and
control of source laser and amplifier operation.
Applications
Optical Specifications
LIDAR Application, Development &
Testing
Research & Development
Parameter
Operating Wavelength
Features
Wavelength: From 1545 nm to 1562 nm
Units
nm
-
1
-
W
-
15
100
uJ in 5 nm
N/A
Pulsed
N/A
-
4
-
10
N/A
1,000
Output Waveform
Optical Pulse Width (externally or
Pulse Energy: 100 μJ (Max)
Pulse Repetition Frequency
Amplified Spontaneous Emission
ASE as low as 20 mW
Max
1562
Emission Bandwidth Energy
internally controlled)
External Pulse Repetition Rate: 10 kHz
(Min)
Typ
1550
Average Optical Output Power
Mean Output Optical Power: 1W (Typ)
Pulse Width: 4 ns (Typ)
Min
1545
(ASE)
Warm-Up Time
Output Polarization
Beam Quality
-
20
-
-
-
1
N/A
Random
N/A
-
-
7.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
RS-232 Monitor and Control Interface
Beam Divergence: <0.3 mrad (Max)
ns
kHz
mW (over 1550 ± 7
nm)
Minute
M
2
2 W average power
Optical Output Connector*
capability (5 W
peak)
Telcordia-Qualified Optical Components
Optical Output Fiber
50 μm
MM Fiber
* - Any high power optical connector requested by customer (SC, FC, E2000 etc)
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Information contained herein is deemed reliable and accurate as of the issue date. EMCORE reserves the right to change the design or specification at any time without notice.
High Power Optical Source for LIDAR
PHOTONIC SYSTEMS
DATASHEET | MAY 2012
Physical Specifications
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Operating Temperature
Parameters
-40
-
55
°C
Storage Temperature
-55
-
85
°C
Operating Humidity
20
-
85
%, non-condensing
Exterior Dimensions*
-
9.5”W x 6.7”D x 1.5”H
24.13 cm W x 17.02 cm D x 3.81 cm H
-
Housing Configuration
-
Self contained module (standard)
-
* - Dimensions can vary depending on customer requirements
RF Specifications
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Operating Bandwidth
Parameter
-
50.0
1,000
kHz
RF Input Connector*
N/A
SMA Female
N/A
RF Triggering Input Level
2.0
+3
+5
Min
Typ
Max
Units
+5
+24
+36
VDC
-
32
-
W
N/A
25 pin D connector
N/A
VDC (into 50Ώ)
* - for external RF triggering signal
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Input Voltage
Power Consumption
DC Power and Control Connector*
* - Can be changed by customer request
Monitor and Control Parameters
Unit enable/disable
Unit/Lasers currents and temperature monitoring
Unit status summary alarm
Any additional parameters are available for adjusting/monitoring per customer request.
Monitoring and Control can be performed via RS-232 computer interface or manually (via connector)
D-Connector Pin-Out (example)
Pin
Description
1,2,3,4,5
+24/+5 VDC
13,14,15,16,17
Ground
8
Unit Temperature
12
Laser Current Monitoring
9
Summary Alarm
10
RS-232 Tx
11
RS -232 Rx
| REV 2012.05
Information contained herein is deemed reliable and accurate as of the issue date. EMCORE reserves the right to change the design or specification at any time without notice.
High Power Optical Source for LIDAR
DATASHEET | MAY 2012
PHOTONIC SYSTEMS
Outline Drawing
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High Power Optical Source for LIDAR
DATASHEET | MAY 2012
PHOTONIC SYSTEMS
Qualifications
All components meet Telcordia GR-1312 and GR-486 standards
O
Fit Rate: 90% level of confidence < 2000 @ 30 C
Laser Safety Information
This product meets the applicable requirements of 21 CFR 1010 & 1040 and is classified as a Class IV laser product based on the
maximum optical output power shown below. During use as intended, the laser energy is fully contained within the fiber network such that
there is no accessible laser radiation and would meet the requirements for a Class I laser product. The laser product report has been
submitted to the CDRH and the accession number is expected by October 2006.
Wavelength = 1540 ~ 1562 nm (dependant on input source)
Maximum Average Output Power = 6.0 W (single output)
| REV 2012.05
Information contained herein is deemed reliable and accurate as of the issue date. EMCORE reserves the right to change the design or specification at any time without notice.