Talon 10QM20HM.45 Q-Switched Laser User Guide

Component Selection
Guide

10QM20HM.45 Q-Switched Laser

Talon is the market-leading family of UV and green pulsed nanosecond industrial lasers that delivers an unprecedented combination of performance, reliability, and cost. It is ideal for a wide range of micromachining applications where extended production cycles rely on stable beam quality and high uptime. Based on MKS Spectra-Physics’ It’s in the Box ™ design, with the laser and controller combined in a single, compact package, all Talon lasers use field-proven technology to output up to >45 W or >500 μJ per pulse of UV, and in green models up to >40 W or 1000 μJ, with a wide repetition rate range of 0 to 500 kHz, high pulse-to-pulse stability and excellent TEM00 mode quality for tens of thousands of operating hours. All Talon models feature the same interfaces, similar footprints and remarkable ease of use, making scaling existing processes or bringing up a new one straightforward and convenient. The laser can be remotely controlled via RS 232 or USB interface, and incorporates extensive on-board data logging of key parameters. The long life diodes, innovative optical and electronics design, and MKS’s extensive experience in producing UV lasers for 24/7 applications make Talon a highly reliable laser for demanding applications.

Recommended Optics & Optomechanics

It is critical to choose the right optics and optomechanical components that work best with your Talon laser. Talon’s high UV and green output power necessitates optics that have a high damage threshold. MKS Newport offers a wide selection of the highest quality optics and optical components covering the entire spectrum UV, VIS, NIR and IR wavelengths to help you with your most challenging applications. In addition, for more than 30 years, we have manufactured the world’s most comprehensive line of optical mounts and mechanics. Our precision optomechanics help our customers stay at the leading edge. MKS also offers LaserClean™ components for low-contamination applications.
Please use the following recommendations to determine which components best serve your needs. If you need help making a selection or have questions about the following tables, please contact us at [email protected].
Recommended Optics & Optomechanics

**Recommended Laser Measurement Sensors***
For optimal application results, it is critical to ensure that the delivered laser power at the sample is precisely controlled. A laser power sensor is a detector that absorbs a laser beam and outputs a signal proportional to the beam’s power. MKS Newport offers a wide selection of power sensors to accurately measure the Talon laser power delivered to the sample. The specific type of sensor depends on the details of the laser beam being measured, including power level, spectral region, beam size, etc.

Talon Model| Recommended Sensor| Laser Damage Threshold| Aperture| Power Measurement Range| Spectral Range| Description
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Talon 355-6| 919P-030-18| 20 kW/cm2| 17.5 mm| 20 mW to 30 W| 0.19 to 11 μm| • Spectrally flat broadband coating
•  NIST-traceable calibration included
•  Insensitive to beam position
•  Sensitive with low noise & drift
Talon 355-12
Talon 355-15
Talon 355-20
Talon 355-30
Talon 355-45| 919P-150-26| 12 kW/cm2| 26 mm| 50 mW to 150 W| 0.19 to 11 μm
Talon HE 355-275| 919P-030-18| 20 kW/cm2| 17.5 mm| 20 mW to 30 W| 0.19 to 11 μm
Talon HE 355-500| 919P-030-18| 20 kW/cm2| 17.5 mm| 20 mW to 30 W| 0.19 to 11 μm
Talon 532-20| 919P-030-18| 20 kW/cm2| 17.5 mm| 20 mW to 30 W| 0.19 to 11 μm
Talon 532-40| 919P-050-26| 12 kW/cm2| 26 mm| 40 mW to 50 W| 0.19 to 11 μm
Talon HE 532-1000| 919P-030-18| 20 kW/cm2| 17.5 mm| 20 mW to 30 W| 0.19 to 11 μm

• Order optical pedestal base with 1” height (PS-B-1) and a mounting fork (PS-F) to mount the sensor at beam height
  Additional options from MKS Ophir are available. Please visit www.ophiropt.com or contact your Ophir sales representative for consultation
  Recommended Power Meter***
  1919-R is one of MKS Newport’s most feature rich and technologically advanced power meters. It offers a plug-and-play functionality and is compatible with almost any of the wide range of Newport sensors. 1919-R is also the most precisely calibrated unit on the market thus measuring with the highest accuracy. With its versatility, ease of use, and user-friendly interface, the sensor can be used stand-alone or interfaced with LabVIEW or the user’s own software.

•  USB and RS232 interfaces with PMManager PC applications and User Commands document
•  LabVIEW driver and COM Object Interface
•  Select between English, Japanese, Russian, and Chinese interfaces

PC Interface (optional)
A PC interface allows you to connect your laser power sensor directly to the PC. The Model 844-PE-USB is a Power Meter with a USB connection to use a computer as the monitor, allowing the user to access the full computing power of the PC.

•  Ideal when equipment space is tight or there is a need to control multiple power meter channels
•  Has a USB output and 0-1 V analog output. Application installation is simple & takes care of the USB driver installation

**Recommended Beam Profiler & Attenuators***
In addition to the average or instantaneous Watts or Joules of the laser beam, it is critical to understand how the power is spatially distributed in the cross-section of the beam. A beam profiler can help detect laser performance issues such as beam wander, jitter, divergence and astigmatism. MKS is the market leader with the largest installed base of laser beam profilers. With our unmatched accuracy, customizable layout, cutting edge R&D and global support system, we are ready to help our customers solve their most
challenging problems.

Talon Model| Recommended beam profiler| Recommended Attenuator| Description
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Talon 355-6| LBP2-HR-VIS3| LBP2-SAM-UV2| The LBP2-HR-VIS3 Laser Beam Profiler is a powerful software driven system with comprehensive beam diagnostic measurement features. It features a 1624 x 1224 pixel CCD camera for the wavelength range between 190 and 1100 nm. The easy to use graphical user interface includes all of the accuracy and ISO approved quantitative results.
• The LBP2-SAM beam sampler operates by reflecting the incoming beam from the front surfaces of a pair of wedges through 90 degrees into the camera. Approximately 99% of the beam is transmitted through the beam sampler with 0.01% passed on to the available filter slides where you can add an additional attenuation up to ND6.
Talon 355-12
Talon 355-15
Talon 355-20
Talon 355-30
Talon 355-45
Talon HE 355-275
Talon HE 355-500
Talon 532-20| LBP2-HR-VIS2| LBP2-SAM-VIS2
Talon 532-40
Talon HE 532-1000

• Additional options from MKS Ophir are available. Please visit www.ophiropt.com or contact your Ophir sales representative for consultation
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PRECISION OPTICAL SYSTEMS/ SUBASSEMBLIES Precision subassemblies and subsystems encompass our knowledge & expertise in optics, lasers, opto- mechanics, motion control, & electro-optics to meet the most demanding customer needs for performance, reliability, value & schedule. Incorporating precision optics fabrication and coating capabilities and components, optical solutions for the DUV, VIS, and NIR spectral ranges are produced from prototype through volume production.

OPTICAL TABLES & VIBRATION ISOLATION
With nearly 50 years of vibration control and vibration isolation design and manufacturing experience, MKS Newport has become the industry standard for optical tables, isolation systems, and vibration control products. Our diverse offering includes optical tables, breadboards, vibration isolators, Guardian Active Isolation workstations and
custom built solutions.

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LIGHT ANALYSIS MKS offers industry leading tools for measuring power or energy of an optical beam, profiling a laser, locating the position of a beam, spectral analysis, or characterizing a laser pulse. In addition to Newport brand optical meters, optical sensors, and beam characterization Instrumentation, our Ophir Photonics business offers
a diverse selection of these products as well.

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The laser measurement sensors, power meter & PC interface, beam profilers & attenuators listed in this document are RoHS compliant.

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References

• Newport - Photonics Solutions for Extending the Frontiers of Science
• Laser Power Meter | Infrared Optics | Laser Optics - Ophir Laser Measurement

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