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.
- 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 |
Customizable Packages
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.