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Thorlabs.com - 4-Channel Fiber-Coupled Laser Source

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MCLS1

Display Power Accuracy

±10%

Current Set Point Resolution

0.01 mA

Temperature Adjust Range

20.00 to 30.00 °C

Temperature Set Point Resolution

±0.01 °C

Noise

<0.5% Typical

(Source Dependent)

Rise/Fall Time

<5 µs

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Features

4 Laser Output Channels with FC/PC Connectors
Independent Temperature Control Gives High Temperature Stability
Low Noise Output
USB Interface
Low-Profile Package, 2.5" (64 mm) Tall
25 Wavelengths Available (See Table Below for Details)

Thorlabs' 4-Channel, Fiber-Coupled, Customizable Laser Source provides easy
coupling and simple control of laser-diode-driven fiber optics. The laser source is
configured to accept a wide range of fiber-pigtailed laser diodes with discrete
wavelengths in the spectral range from 405 - 1550 nm, in any combination. The laser
source allows more than one channel to be turned on simultaneously; however, it is only possible to adjust the power output of one at a time from the front
panel.

Each laser diode is operated from an independent, high-precision, low-noise, constant-current source and temperature control unit. An intuitive LCD interface
allows the user to view and set the laser current and temperature independently for each laser. The display indicates the channel number selected, the output
wavelength of the source, the operating power calculated from the laser diode monitor diode, and the actual temperature the laser is set to.

This device incorporates a microcontroller to fully control the laser's optical power and temperature as well as to monitor the system for fault conditions. The
laser source includes a USB connection that allows remote enabling, power adjustment, and temperature adjustment. On the rear panel, analog inputs are

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4 Laser Output Channels with FC/PC Connectors

TEC and Controller for Each Channel

Stable, Low Noise Output

33 Power/Wavelength Options Available

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MCLS1

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MCLS1-980-20 - January 11, 2016 

Item # MCLS1-980-20 was discontinued on January 11, 2016. For informational purposes, this is a copy of 

the website content at that time and is valid only for the stated product.

Summary of Contents for MCLS1-980-20

Page 1: ...ultaneously however it is only possible to adjust the power output of one at a time from the front panel Each laser diode is operated from an independent high precision low noise constant current sour...

Page 2: ...unit must be purchased with at least one pigtail installed If you leave a channel blank the unit will be shipped without a laser in that channel Thorlabs will fill the empty slot at a later date if yo...

Page 3: ...Range 20 00 to 30 00 C Temp Set Point Resolution 0 01 C Noise 0 5 Typical Source Dependent Rise Fall Time 5 s Modulation Input 0 5 V 0 Full Power Modulation Bandwidth 80 kHz Full Depth of Modulation G...

Page 4: ...kly corresponds to coarse adjustment The laser current adjustment translates to real time adjustment of output power The default setting upon first turning on the unit is output power fully off Note t...

Page 5: ...ackage to operate Thorlabs MCLS1 4 Channel Laser Source including a GUI drivers and LabVIEW C SDK for secondary development Laser Safety and Classification Safe practices and proper usage of safety eq...

Page 6: ...ss 1 lasers can also include enclosed high power lasers where exposure to the radiation is not possible without opening or shutting down the laser 1M Class 1M lasers are safe except when used in conju...

Page 7: ...l for MCLS1 422 00 Lead Time MCLS1 638 638 nm 10 0 mW Min Fabry Perot Laser Pigtail for MCLS1 474 00 Lead Time MCLS1 642 642 nm 15 0 mW Min Fabry Perot Laser Pigtail for MCLS1 670 00 Lead Time MCLS1 6...

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