F8

Fiber-Coupled Laser Diode

Leonardo's F8 fiber-coupled laser diode provides very high brightness in a small, lightweight, and compact package. The F8 combines our world-class semiconductor laser diode bars with an optical system that allows for efficient coupling into a delivery fiber for fiber laser pumping applications.

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  • Key Features
  • Key Benefits
  • Typical Specifications
  • Mechanical Specifications
  • Simplified, efficient optical system
  • Wavelength stabilized
  • Ultra-compact and lightweight
  • Scalable for higher powers
  • Low SWaP
    • Reduced demand on thermal and power systems
  • High electrical-to-optical efficiency
  • Military rugged (ground, air, and space)
  • High brightness
Typical Fiber-Coupled Laser Diode Specifications
Description  
Product Type F8 - Laser Diode 
Cooling Type Filtered Water 

 

Parameters (at 20°C) Units Typical Value
Optical    
CW Output Power W 500
Center Wavelength nm 976
Power Conversion Efficiency % ≥48
Mechanical    
Package Mass (dry) g 200
Package Volume cm3 225
Operating Temperature °C 20
Fiber Core Diameter μm 225
Fiber Numerical Aperture   0.22
Electrical    
Threshold Current A 2
Operating Current A 29
Operating Voltage V 34

 

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Leonardo's laser diode Tucson, AZ facility holds certifications in AS 9100 D / ISO 9001:2015 Aerospace, IATF 16949:2016 Automotive, and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System.

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