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MENHIR-1550 SERIES
MENHIR-1550 SERIES
Menhir Photonics AG offers the MENHIR-1550 series, a line of femtosecond laser sources known for their robust design and exceptional reliability. These lasers feature the lowest phase noise and timing jitter available, making them ideal for continuous 24/7 operation. They are user-friendly, self-starting, and designed for easy OEM integration to meet specific customer needs.
Key Features
- Ultra-low noise
- Transform-limited pulses
- Compact industrial design
- Resistant to harsh environments
- User-friendly and turnkey system
- 24/7 operation
- All-in-one system
Applications
- Quantum optics
- Optical communication
- THz generation
- Timing distribution
- Frequency combs
- Analog/digital conversion
- Ultra-low noise microwave generation
Key Specifications
- Wavelength: 1545 – 1565 nm
- Repetition rate: 100 MHz – 2.5 GHz
- Soliton pulses: < 250 fs
Options
- frep and fCEO actuators
- RF output
- OEM version
- Space-grade version
Detailed Specifications
| Parameter | MENHIR-1550 | MENHIR-1550+ |
|---|---|---|
| Average power | > 50 mW | Up to 2 W |
| Peak power | > 0.1 kW | Up to 4 kW |
| Pulse energy | > 0.05 nJ | Up to 1 nJ |
| Repetition rate | Standard: 216, 250, 400 MHz, 1, 1.25, 2 or 2.5 GHz | Custom: 100 MHz to 2.5 GHz* |
| Center wavelength | 1555 +/- 10 nm | |
| Spectral bandwidth | > 10 nm (at -3 dB) | |
| Pulse width | < 250 fs, Transform limited | |
| Optical output port | Fiber output (PM FC/APC), Free space | |
| Beam quality | TEM00, M2 < 1.05 | |
| Polarization | Linear (PER > 23 dB, > 200:1) | |
| Amplitude noise | < 1% [1 h], < 0.05% [1 Hz – 10 MHz] | |
| Timing-jitter | < 30 fs [1 kHz – 10 MHz]** | |
General Specifications
- Power supply: 5 VDC / 2 A or 24 VDC / 2 A
- Power consumption: < 10 W or < 50 W
- Cooling: Passively air-cooled
- Warm-up time: < 10 s (cold start)
- Dimensions / Weight: 260 x 250 x 60 mm / 8 kg
- Operating temperature: +5°C to 45°C
- Storage temperature: -10°C to +60°C
- Relative humidity: < 80% (non-condensing)
- Control unit: No control unit required / All-in-one system
- Analog interface: Status, Trigger, Alarm, Interlock, Power modulation
- Digital interface: USB, RS232
* Please inquire for specific repetition rate.
** Please inquire for better timing-jitter requirements.
*** Power supply for 100 – 120 VAC or 220 – 240 VAC is provided.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Catalog excerpts
Menhir Photonics AG Industriestrasse 42 8152 Glattbrugg, Switzerland Phone E-Mail Web MENHIR-1550 SERIES Menhir Photonics femtosecond laser sources are based on robust and well-engineered designs, offering excellent reliability with the lowest phase noise and timing jitter on the market from soliton modelocking. Continuous 24/7 operation, user-friendly and self-starting, the MENHIR-1550 series has been designed to facilitate OEM integration and enable the specific customers’ needs. (frep, fCEO, external reference, … ). Ultra-low noise Quantum optics Transform-limited pulses Optical communication Compact industrial design Harsh environment resistant Timing distribution User friendly Frequency combs frep and fCEO actuators Turnkey system Analog/digital converter Ultra-low noise All-in-one system
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Specifications Parameters MENHIR-1550 (Oscillator without amplifier) MENHIR-1550+ (Oscillator with amplifier) Average power Peak power Pulse energy Repetition rate Standard: 216, 250, 400 MHz, 1, 1.25, 2 or 2.5 GHz Custom design: from 100 MHz to 2.5 GHz* Center wavelength Spectral bandwidth Pulse width Optical output port Fiber output (PM FC/APC), Free space Beam quality Amplitude noise * Please inquire for specific repetition rate. ** Please inquire for better timing-jitter requirements. General Power supply Power consumption Warm-up time Dimensions / Weight Operating temperature Storage temperature...
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