Date: 22/11/2008

InP Laser Diode at 1400 nm to 2000 nm for medical applications

nLIGHT has released a new 1400 nm to 2000 nm semiconductor laser diodes based on indium phosphide (InP) that provide both higher power and better efficiency. These wavelengths create new range of surgical and aesthetic medical applications through either direct use or to pump holmium or erbium lasers.

At 1.9 microns, the Pearl fiber-coupled module provides up to 20 watts output power from a single 400 micron 0.22NA fiber with >10% wall-plug efficiency. Single emitter chips produce up to 1.5 watts rated power on expansion-matched substrates.

At 1.4 and 1.5 microns, the Pearl module provides up to 40 watts from a single 400 micron 0.22NA fiber and >30% wall-plug efficiency. Single emitter chips produce up to 3.5 watts rated power on expansion matched substrates.

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