The Excelitas PVG Series of Pulsed Laser Diodes offers a variety of power levels and packages for eye-safe range finding and LiDAR applications. They can be combined with our InGaAs APDs to provide a very high efficiency component pairing. These pulsed laser diodes offer proven reliability in highly demanding applications such as military and aerospace environments.
As the industry leader in advanced photonic solutions, Excelitas offers next generation lasers including our 1550 nm Pulsed Semiconductor laser diodes. They are offered in a variety of power levels and packages for eye-safe range finding and LiDAR applications. They can be combined with our InGaAs APDs to provide a very high efficiency component pairing. These pulsed laser diodes offer proven reliability in highly demanding applications such as military and aerospace environments.
All our laser products are designed to meet demanding environmental conditions. Case in point, our 1550nm laser solutions, which have been equipped with active layers fabricated using advanced metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) epitaxial growth techniques. They come in two convenient hermetic package configurations: the “S” package, which comes with a TO-18 style low inductance package, and the “R” package, which comes with a CD 9mm outline that provides increased thermal dissipation with the option of accommodating a rear facet monitor photodiode.
With decades of experience in designing and manufacturing advanced laser solutions, trust Excelitas to be a reliable provider of military-grade equipment and devices.
1550nm laser diodes are classified as retina-safe laser devices that integrate and emit light in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) or the near-infrared (NIR) range and are grouped around a center light at 1550nm wavelengths. These are typically used in industrial and military applications, although they also have consumer applications.
1550nm laser diodes also have a wide range of applications across different sectors. It is used in telecommunications to transmit data signals and test fiber cables for potential power losses along the length of the fiber cable. In free-space optics, these semiconductor laser diodes enable line-of-sight connectivity, as their signal is difficult to intercept. In military applications, they can be used in rangefinder systems because of their retinal safety, even at higher power levels.
Excelitas Technologies is the undisputed leader in semiconductor laser technology. It continues to provide industry-leading tech innovations, evident in its PVG series of high-power pulsed laser diodes.
Learn more about the PVG series below:
PVGR1S06H - 1550nm Single-Cavity 6 mils PLD 9mm CD Package - metal-packaged high-efficiency semiconductor laser that comprises a single stack, single cavity chip with a 150 µm stripe width. It is designed to provide 7 W of peak performance at 20 A, tested with a 150 ns wide pulse.
PVGS1S06H - 1550nm Single-Cavity 6 mils PLD TO-52 - has the same specifications as the PVR1S06H. It comes with a quantum well structure and can produce a high-peak pulsed power at up to 50 W.
PVGS2S06H - 1550nm Single-Cavity, Dual-Stack 6 mils PLD TO-52 - the GS2S06H also comes in a metal package. This package comes with a dual-stack, single-cavity chip with a 150 µm stripe width while offering 24 W at 2A performance with a 150 ns wide pulse.
PVGR2S06H - 1550nm Single-Cavity, Dual-Stack 6 mils PLD 9mm CD Package - a high-efficiency pulsed laser diode that also comes in a metal package and comprises a dual stack, single-cavity chip similar to that of the GS2S06H. Its wavelength has been centered at 1550nm to take advantage of an increase in the maximum emission levels over AIGaAs and InGaAs lasers.
PVGR4S12H - 1550nm Single-Cavity, Quad-Stack 12 mils PLD 9mm CD Packaged - the most powerful device in the entire series, comprising a quad stack, single cavity chip with a 300 µm stripe width. It is capable of emitting 58W of peak light at 40 A, which has been tested with a 150 ns wide pulse.
Excelitas offers advanced semiconductor laser technology used in a wide range of applications. These include the following:
For decades, Excelitas has been developing pulsed laser diodes for customers worldwide. Our pulsed laser diodes are manufactured to meet our customers’ specifications to ensure optimal performance while ensuring the highest quality and reliability customers have come to expect from Excelitas. If you have specific requirements for your application, contact us today to discuss your project and let us help optimize your innovation.
