New Wavelengths Added

The established PROdigii digital laser module can now be offered with the following wavelengths: 375nm, 405nm laser, 450nm, 905nm, and 940nm. These additional wavelengths in UV, blue, and IR mean that the functionality packed PROdigii can address many additional applications. The 375nm UV digital laser module is suitable for UV curing applications. The blue 405nm digital laser is ideal for both 3D printing and particle measurement. The new 450nm laser is well suited to spectroscopy applications. The additional infrared wavelengths, 905nm and 950nm, make the PROdigii an ideal solution in robotics and gesture recognition as well as LiDAR applications.

The PROdigii Digital Laser Module Range

The PROdigii digital laser module delivers high performance, stability, and control even in challenging operating environments. The new wavelengths are available in addition to the existing 520nm, 638nm, 660nm, and 808nm options. It has a compact cylindrical form factor and is configurable to your application needs. It is offered with output powers up to 500mW CW, 1W pulsed, and various diffractive options including uniform line and elliptical spot. The PROdigii uses a digital RS485 communication interface which provides intelligent control and monitoring. In addition to the applications mentioned above, 3D measurement, high precision alignment, chemical, and biomedical analysis as well as high speed automated inspection will benefit from the high -performance, monitoring, and control offered by PROdigii.

Key Features

• Wavelengths: 375nm, 405nm, 450nm, 520nm, 638nm, 660nm, 808nm, 905nm, 940nm
• Compact, high performance, digital laser module
• RS485 intelligent control and monitoring
• Integral thermal management
• Uniform line, elliptical sport or diffractive patterns available
• Output power up to 500mW (CW); 1W (pulsed)

Benefits of Digital Laser Modules

Digital laser modules are most useful for applications that require enhanced control and monitoring functionality. Often an existing system will also have another digital component, in which case having one control system for all elements is key as it keeps the design concise and increases ease of use. One benefit of using a digital interface is output power control, which leads to enhanced laser diode life. Digital monitoring also allows for preventative maintenance to be scheduled rather than relying on the reactive repair. You can learn more about digital interfaces in our previous blog post on “The Benefits of a Digital Laser Module”.

PROdigii Digital Laser Interface

Thermal Management

Thermal management is another benefit of PROdigii digital laser modules. To prevent heat damage, a thermal pathway is needed to ensure heat flows away from the laser diode when lasing. In the PROdigii laser module, a Peltier thermo-electric cooling device (TEC), which is built into the compact form factor, is used to pump out the heat. The superior thermal management provides exceptional wavelength stability and makes the PROdigii ideal for use in challenging operating environments. You can learn more about thermal management in laser modules in our previous blog post “Thermal Management in Compact, High Power Laser Modules”.

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Over 300 IR and Red Laser Diodes to Choose From

ProPhotonix offers wavelengths from 635nm up to 905nm with power levels from 5mW up to 75W. A variety of packages and pin configurations are available to best suit your application requirements. ProPhotonix has strong relationships with many laser diode manufacturers and can offer excellent value.

Red Laser Diode Specifications

Red laser diode wavelengths from 633nm to 670nm with power levels from 5mW up to 2200mW are available in a range of different pin configurations and packages from 3.3mm up to 9mm. These diodes can be operated at a variety of operating temperatures including some red laser diodes that can be operated at a maximum temperature of 85°C.

IR Laser Diode Specifications

ProPhotonix offers a vast collection of infrared laser diodes from a number of high-quality laser diode manufacturers including Ushio, QSI and Ondax. IR laser diodes are available from 705nm to 905nm and with power levels from 5mW up to 75W. All of our IR diodes offer high quality and repeatable performance.

IR Laser Diodes Applications

One of the most common applications for IR laser diodes is in gesture recognition. These laser diodes are also used in industrial optical module and sensor applications with some diodes having a built-in photodiode for monitoring laser diode performance. Other applications include robotics, motion sensing, targeting or night vision, and sorting applications.

IR Laser Diodes: Key Applications

• Gesture Recognition
• Industrial Optical Modules
• Sensors
• Robotics
• Motion Sensing
• Targeting
• Night Vision Applications
• Sorting

Red Laser Diodes Applications

Red laser diodes are robust and reliable products ideally suited for integration into laser modules, levellers, measurement equipment and as a light source for projector and laser shows.

Red Laser Diodes: Key Applications 

• Laser Modules
• Levellers
• Measurement Equipment
• A Light Source For Projector And Laser Shows

ProPhotonix works with a number of Red and IR laser diodes manufacturers, with this broad product range, we offer an extensive choice of wavelengths, output powers, and packages to address the majority of laser diode applications.

Why Work with ProPhotonix?

With over 20 years’ experience in distributing laser diodes, ProPhotonix is well-positioned to offer you superior technical support and advice to help you select the right laser diode for your application. We work with a number of high-quality laser diode manufacturers including Ushio, Osram, Panasonic, QSI, and Ondax.

With such a wide range of laser diodes; we provide a large selection of power outputs, wavelengths, and package types to address a broad range of applications. Our long-term relationships with laser diode manufacturers mean that we can offer you the best price to value for your laser diode and module needs.

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Robotic Guidance Application Requirements

Robotic guidance is the term used for autonomous mobile robots employing vision systems for obstacle detection. These systems utilize laser modules in combination with sensors or cameras to direct and redirect a robot. To minimize the size of the overall system, it is essential that the laser diode modules are compact. Robustness is also critical as the laser must perform reliably in a mobile system. In these types of applications, there are often a number of demanding requirements of the laser beam to ensure successful obstacle detection. ProPhotonix’ ability to customize laser modules to specific applications, combined with years of experience in optical design, enables the company to tailor laser modules to achieve the required output.

Lifetime

Lifetime in laser diode modules for obstacle detection is an important consideration as replacing laser diode modules in the field can result in downtime and be costly. All of ProPhotonix’ laser diode module designs maximize lifetime. The unique experience gained in over two decades of working with laser diode technology allows the company to ensure that ProPhotonix laser modules perform consistently and reliably.

ProPhotonix Experience

As a laser diode supplier, as well as a laser module manufacturer, ProPhotonix expertise in laser diode technology is exceptional and allows the design teams to quickly match laser diodes to your specification. In addition, ProPhotonix’ flexible in-house manufacturing allow for speedy development processes and tolerances that would not be achieved elsewhere. To find out more about cost-effective custom laser diode modules Download the brochureContact us

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