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Blue Sky Research (BSR) is a world leading expert in precision fiber-coupling and micro-optic beam adaptation of laser diodes, including red, green, blue, violet and IR laser systems, semiconductor laser devices and OEM laser components.
Blue Sky Research manufactures state of the art laser products using in-house expertise in micro-optics, laser diode manufacturing and optical/electrical engineering disciplines. BSR provides solutions to custom requirement and application-specific needs. Main applications include medical, ophthalmic, bio-instrument and precision measurement instruments. Founded in 1989, Blue Sky Research is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California.
CHROMALASE II Laser Diode Modules
375 to 785 nm; 18 to 120 mW; Beam Size 0.8 to 1.3 mm Circular, 1x2 to 4x1 mm Elliptical
Blue Sky Research’s CHROMALASE II™ series of high-performance laser diode modules has been optimized to meet the demanding performance requirements of medical, life sciences and automated instrumentation. These laser diode modules incorporate highly integrated sophisticated electronics for laser drive and protection, modulation and feedback functions. The CHROMALASE II ultra-compact stand-alone assembly is RoHs compliant and can be ordered with a variety of collimation optics which allows easy integration into your system. A wide variety of wavelength and power options are available including the very popular 405, 488, 532 and 635 nm products. Blue Sky Research’s CHROMALASE II design incorporates standardized control and alarm firmware, protection circuitry and low-noise operation into a compact, stand-alone assembly. Everything you need to operate this laser from a simple 12 VDC supply is integrated in the laser module. The CHROMALASE II laser diode modules are temperature stabilized with a thermoelectric cooler (TEC), and the integrated controller includes laser driver, output power stabilization, adjustable power level control, modulation capability, reverse and over voltage protection and ESD-fast transient suppression circuitry. Each semiconductor laser diode system can be ordered with or without Blue Sky Research’s patented “µLens” or micro-optic beam correction optics. Systems with µLens will have near perfect Gaussian and circular beam shapes and corrected laser diode wave front distortions. Laser systems without the micro-optic beam correction have all the advantages of Blue Sky Research’s small, highly integrated packaging while retaining the standard elliptical shape (typical 3:1 aspect ratio) of semiconductor lasers. For the CHROMALASE II series of fiber-coupled diode laser modules the dedicated power supply CLPS is available as an accessory. This device provides up to 2.5 A of current for laser diode and TEC and allows the operation of the CHROMALASE II series from standard power sockets with 100 to 240 VAC. Key Features:
Diffraction Limited Optical Performance
Wavelength Range: 375 to 785 nm
Variable Laser Diode Power: 18 to 120 mW (Depending on Wavelength)
Power Stability (2 h): <0.5%
Configurable Launch Optics Simplify OEM Integration
Circular (0.8 to 1.3 mm) or Elliptical (1x2 to 4x1 mm) Output Beams
Integrated Drive and Power Electronics
Electrical Power Consumption: <12 W
Optical Noise (RMS): <0.5%
Beam Alignment Accuracy: <5 mrad
Beam Pointing Stability <10 µrad/°C
Solid State Reliability
Applications: Analytical Instruments; Biomedical & Medical; Flow Cytometry; Confocal Microscopy; Ophthalmology; Defense & Homeland Security
Product number:
SW10951
Manufacturer:
Blue Sky Research
FiberMax™ Fiber Pigtailed Lasers
520 to 980 nm; 1 to 100 mW; Beam Size 0.8 to 3.2 mm
Blue Sky Research’s FiberMax™ series of direct coupled, fiber pigtailed lasers is a direct laser coupled system which efficiently couples laser power into a single mode fiber via a cost effective and highly repeatable process. Direct fiber-to-laser coupling is stable in alignment, permanent and enables compact laser module designs which are practical for high-volume, price sensitive applications. The FiberMax series of fiber pigtailed laser diodes is designed to offer superior beam quality and exceptionally stabile laser power in a compact OEM package. FiberMax devices combine a laser diode typically integrating Blue Sky Research’s beam circularization technology, and a single mode, single mode polarization maintaining or multi mode fiber pigtail into a miniature opto-mechanical package.
FiberMax’s power coupling is actively optimized and fixed in the factory, and its output power is stable over the product’s lifetime, no field re-alignment is ever required. The FiberMax series offers a variety of wavelengths, power and performance configurations to choose from. All FiberMax products can be mass produced in OEM volumes and delivered to meet your production timing and inventory requirements. Please ask us about specialized fiber or laser options you require. Mechanical and thermal stability of direct fiber-to-laser assemblies have met Military and Telecommunications standards for long term reliability and stability, i.e. Telcordia 468-CORE and MIL-STD-883. Key Features:
Direct Fiber-to-Laser Coupling
Meets Telcordia 468-CORE, MIL-883 Shock & Vibration
Stable Power – Short and Long Term
No Misalignment With Environment
Efficient Laser Power Coupling
Visible Through Infrared Wavelengths: 520 to 980 nm
Laser Diode Power: 1 to 100 mW (Depending on Wavelength)
Beam Size (With Collimator): 0.8 to 3.2 mm
Applications: Flow Cytometry; Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy; Life Sciences; Food Safety; Microelectronics
Product number:
SW10949
Manufacturer:
Blue Sky Research
FiberTEC II Fiber-coupled Diode Laser Modules
405-980 nm; Max. Optical Output Power 40-12 mW; Beam Diameter 0.75-4 mm; Power Stability <0.5%; Fiber Type SM, MM, PM
Blue Sky Research’s FiberTec II™ series of high-performance, fiber-coupled diode laser modules incorporates highly integrated, sophisticated electronics for laser drive, protection, modulation and feedback functions. It has been optimized to meet the demanding performance requirements of applications that include medical, life sciences and automated instrumentation. This ultra-compact stand-alone assembly is RoHS compliant and can be ordered with a variety of collimation optics which allow easy integration into your system. A wide variety of wavelength and power options are available including the FiberTec II SLED series covering the visible to near-infrared wavelengths and FiberTec II laser diode modules which include 405, 488, 532 and 635 nm wavelength products. The FiberTec II lasers utilize several distinct technical approaches compared to other laser diode modules. Blue Sky Research’s patented micro lens approach optimizes the efficiency of coupling power into the fiber, allowing to drive the lasers less hard than competitors, which results in more stable power output over time and temperature. This means that with a FiberTecII product you’ll never have to re-align your fiber, as proven by Blue Sky Research with hundreds of thousands of hours of real time test data and extreme environmental test. In the FiberTec II series, the thermoelectric cooler (TEC) stabilizes laser power output and lasing wavelength over varying operational temperatures. Power stability is better than 0.5% over any 1-hour period. Our highly integrated electronic control is entirely contained within the laser module and no separate control box required. The lasers require DC power for operation. Output options include polarization maintaining (PM) fiber (typical extinction ratio of 100:1) and single mode or multi mode fiber. Termination options include fiber connectorization or collimation optics with diameters ranging from 0.8 to 3.3 mm. For the FiberTEC II series of fiber-coupled diode laser modules the dedicated power supply CLPS is available as an accessory. This device provides up to 2.5 A of current for laser diode and TEC and allows the operation of the FiberTEC II series from standard power sockets with 100 to 240 VAC. Key Features:
Ultra Compact Fiber Coupled Diode Laser Modules
Fiber Options: Single Mode, Multi Mode, Polarization Maintaining
Integrated Micro-Optic Beam Shaping for High Efficiency & Stability
Fully Integrated Laser Driver, Protection and Control Electronics
Diffraction Limited Performance
Solid State Reliability
Stable, Low-noise Power Output: <0.5% RMS 20 Hz to 2 MHz
Wavelengths: 405 to 980 nm, Including Violet, Blue, Green, Red, NIR
Laser Diode Power: 40 to 120 mW (Depending on Wavelength)
Power Stability (1 h): <0.5%
Beam Size: 0.75 to 4 mm
Beam Pointing Stability <10 µrad/C
Sharp Edge Modulation to 100 kHz for Most Wavelengths
Package Size: Dia. 11 mm, Length 17.5, 25 mm
Applications: Analytical Instruments; Biomedical & Medical; Flow Cytometry; Confocal Microscopy; Defense & Homeland Security; Particle Analysis; Inspection & Metrology
Product number:
SW10948
Manufacturer:
Blue Sky Research
MiniLase Miniature Laser Modules
405 to 980 nm; 1 to 250 mW; Beam Size 1.0 to 4.0 mm; Power Stability <1% @ +25 °C
Blue Sky Research has designed its MiniLase series of miniature laser modules to offer superior beam qualities in a compact package for OEM applications. The MiniLase series combines Blue Sky Research’s VPS (virtual point source) lasers with high quality optics, solid packages and laser drive electronics. MiniLase laser modules are offered with either a conventional, elliptical laser diode beam or a circular, diffraction-limited gaussian beam profile. A variety of wavelength, power and performance configurations are available, including collimated, shaped or focused beams, laser drive electronics or multiple wiring & connector options. The built-in automatic power stabilization (APC) function provides high stability and low noise at the same time. Together with Blue Sky Research, AMS Technologies offers many standard products as well as customized designs to meet your specific mechanical, electrical or optical requirements. All OEM solutions can be mass produced and delivered to meet your production timing and inventory requirements. MiniLase products typically utilize Blue Sky Research’s microlens technology to gain distinct performance advantages over traditional LD based modules. Starting from a regular laser diode with elliptical beam, the microlens technology creates a virtual point source (VPS) with a gaussian-circular beam divergence. A high-quality doublet or aspherical lens is then used to collimate or focus the beam, which maintains diffraction-limited quality. A good Gaussian profile (M2 < 1.3) and low wavefront aberrations enable the beam emitted by the MiniLase modules to be collimated better or be focused into a smaller, more well-defined point. In addition, the beam waist depth of focus is increased, minimizing systematic optical tolerances and enabling superior optical performance. Key Features:
Miniature OEM Laser Modules
Visible Through Infrared Wavelengths: 405 to 980 nm
Laser Diode Power: 1 to 250 mW (Depending on Wavelength)
Power Stability (Short Term): <1% at +25 °C
Beam Size: 1.0 to 4.0 mm
Collimation/Focusing Optics Simplify OEM Integration
Package Size: Dia. 7 to 19 mm, Length 10 to 60 mm
Applications: Machine Vision; Alignment & Targeting; Manufacturing; Instrumentation; Life Sciences; 3D Imaging, Sorting & Inspection
Product number:
SW10947
Manufacturer:
Blue Sky Research
SpectraTec II Dual Laser Sources
405 to 980 nm; 25 to 50 mW; Beam Size 1.7 to 1.9 mm; Power Stability <0.5%
Blue Sky Research’s SpectraTec II dual laser sources is a highly integrated fiber optic system comprised of two temperature controlled lasers with individual driving, control and stability electronics, and one single mode, Polarization Maintaining Fibers optic pigtail output. In addition to the SpectraTec II systems, the SpectraTec series of laser sources include the SpectraTec X series of multi-wavelength laser sources for up to four wavelengths as well as the SpectraTec RGB series of white light laser sources. SpetraTec II systems feature all fiber technology for combining multiple lasers and simultaneously maintaining polarization. Designed for life sciences instrumentation where precision, stability and reliability are of critical importance, the SpectraTec II series provides a highly stable, dual-wavelength, laser-based illumination source which never needs alignment. Laser wavelengths available include violet, blue, green, red and IR (405 to 980 nm). The SpectraTec II two wavelength laser modules include beam shaping of the output from the fiber and real time power feedback module (FFC – Fiber Feedback Collimator). There is an extensive range of electronic functionality available through the 25-pin interface connector. Complete control and interrogation of the module status is available to you. The Fiber Feedback Collimator (FFC) provides precision beam shaping or beam focusing, and real time power feedback to the control circuits. Power Stability of <0.5% under normal operating conditions is achieved using this technique. This system leverages Blue Sky Research’s extensive experience in precision fiber coupling of laser diodes providing the highest degree of fiber coupling stability. This results in systems that have near perfect laser beam co-linearity and beam stability enabling the design of instruments and systems with high stability and reliability. Custom configurations are available and include wavelength options ranging from 405 to 980 nm, various power levels, OEM specific collimation or relay optics, multi mode lasers and multi mode (MM) fibers and various cabling and fiber connector types. In addition, AMS Technologies and Blue Sky Research can co-engineer custom interfaces (with your engineering team) to match your system control, GUI, monitoring and operational requirements. Get in touch with us to discuss your customized dual or even multiple wavelength laser solution! Key Features:
Two Individual Laser Wavelengths
Wavelength Range: 405 to 980 nm
Laser Diode Power: 25 to 50 mW (Depending on Wavelength)
Power Stability (1 h): <0.5%
One Single Mode, Polarization Maintaining (PM) Fiber Output
Ultra-stable, Never Needs Re-alignment
Optical Noise (RMS): <0.5%
Compact Size: 125 x 105 x 34 mm
Integrated Control and Drive Electronics
Applications: Life Sciences Instrumentation
Product number:
SW10953
Manufacturer:
Blue Sky Research
SpectraTec RGB White Light Laser Source
450 to 638 nm; 50 to 750 mW; Power Stability <5%
Blue Sky Research’s SpectraTec RGB white light laser source use all fiber technology for combining multiple lasers and simultaneously maintaining polarization. SpectraTec RGB is a ultra-compact, thermally and mechanically stable, highly reliable fiber-coupled laser illumination source that combines up to 750 mW of red, green and blue (638, 520, 450 nm) laser power into a single multi mode (MM), single mode (SM) or Polarization maintaining (PM) optical fiber. In addition to the SpectraTec RGB systems, the SpectraTec series of laser sources include the SpectraTec II series of dual laser sources as well as the SpectraTec X series of multi-wavelength laser sources with up to four wavelengths. A key feature of the SpectraTec RGB white light laser source is that each laser can be activated, adjusted and controlled individually. All lasers can be on at the same time while also maintaining individual power stabilization. The SpectraTec RGB module has a 37-pin D-sub male connector and is provided with a 50 to 100 cm cable terminated in a 37-pin D-Sub female connector. Designed for medical devices & life science instrumentation where precision, stability and reliability are of critical importance, the SpectraTec RGB white light laser source uses semiconductor laser technology and can be customized for unique power or wavelength requirements. Control interfaces can be tailored to match your system control, GUI, monitoring and operational requirements. Get in touch with us to discuss your customized dual or even multiple wavelength laser solution! Key Features:
Individually Controllable Red/Green/Blue Lasers
Wavelength Range: 450 to 638 nm
Laser Diode Power: 50 to 750 mW (Depending on Wavelength)
Power Stability (1 h): <5%
Multi Mode (MM) Fiber With Armored Cable
Ultra-high Illumination Intensity
Optical Fiber Options From 50 µm and Up
Integrated Control, Drive and Protection Circuits
Applications: Endoscopy; Illumination; Bio-imaging; Medical Devices; Life Science Instrumentation Semiconductor Inspection; Machine Vision; Metrology Inspection; Scientific Instrumentation Systems
Product number:
SW10954
Manufacturer:
Blue Sky Research
SpectraTec X Multi-Wavelength Laser Sources
405 to 980 nm; 20 to 50 mW; Beam Size 1.6 to 2.1 mm; Power Stability <0.5%
Blue Sky Research’s SpectraTec X series of multi- wavelength laser modules is a highly integrated system comprised of up to four lasers, individual driving, control and stability electronics, a fiber optic wavelength combiner, temperature controllers (TECs) and a single mode (SM) fiber optic pigtail. In addition to the SpectraTec X systems, the SpectraTec series of laser sources include the SpectraTec II series of dual laser sources as well as the SpectraTec RGB series of white light laser sources. The ultra-compact SpectraTec X multi-wavelength laser source modules use all fiber technology for combining multiple lasers and simultaneously maintaining polarization. They provide a thermally and mechanically stable laser-based illumination source which never needs alignment. In addition, complete control and interrogation of the module status is available via the 37-pin interface connector. A fiber feedback collimator (FFC) provides precision beam shaping or beam focusing and real-time power feedback to the control circuits. Power stability is <0.5% under normal operating conditions. The SpectraTec X series multi-wavelength lasers are RoHS compliant and leverage Blue Sky Research’s extensive experience in precision fiber coupling of laser diodes providing the highest degree of fiber coupling stability. This results in systems that have near perfect laser beam co-linearity and beam stability enabling the design of instruments and systems with high stability and reliability. A key feature of the SpectraTec X sources is that each laser can be activated individually, all lasers can be on at the same time while also maintaining true APC power stabilization, and the intensity of each laser can be adjusted to best suit your application. Custom OEM configurations are available and include wavelength options ranging from 405 to 980 nm with polarization maintaining (PM) fiber, various power levels, OEM specific collimation or relay optics, multi mode lasers, multi mode (MM) fibers, and various cabling and fiber connector types. AMS Technologies and Blue Sky Research can co-engineer custom interfaces (with your engineering team) to match your system control, monitoring and operational requirements. Get in touch with us to discuss your customized multi-wavelength laser solution! Key Features:
Up to Four Individual Laser Wavelengths
Wavelength Range: 405 to 980 nm
Laser Diode Power: 20 to 50 mW (Depending on Wavelength)
Power Stability (1 h): <0.5%
One Single Mode, Polarization Maintaining (PM) Fiber Output
Ultra-stable Power Output
Optical Noise (RMS): <0.5%
Compact Size: 165 x 125 x 34 mm
Integrated Control and Drive Electronics
Product number:
SW10952
Manufacturer:
Blue Sky Research
VPSL Virtual Point Source Laser Diodes
635 to 980 nm; 5 to 220 mW; 5.6 or 9 mm TO-Case With Integrated Micro Lens; Built-in Monitor Photodiode
Blue Sky Research’s VPSL series of “Virtual Point Source” laser diodes features the company’s patented µLens™ technology that Blue Sky Research developed to correct the circularity and astigmatism of a laser diode beam. A laser diode with an integrated micro lens acts as virtual point source (VPS), and the beam behaves like it was emitted from the virtual point source with a well-defined divergence angle. All the aberrations are corrected, and the beam has a circular beam profile. VPSL series virtual point laser sources integrate the µLens™ technology with a standard laser diode in a standard package to generate a high power, low-divergence, circular, diffraction-limited beam. The µLens™ is mounted directly in front of the diode’s emitting edge, capturing nearly 100% of the diode’s power, circularizing the beam and correcting any aberrations, all in a single step. Because of these unique beam qualities, VPSL virtual point laser diodes have demonstrated, for example, over 80% coupling efficiency in the visible range, into a single mode fiber optic — up to twice that achieved by multi-macro-optics with standard laser diodes. The design complexity of customer systems is reduced in most applications by replacing multi-optical-element diode systems with a VPSL laser diode and typically a single correcting lens. In fact, for many applications, no additional correcting optics is required at all. Thus, the VPSL series can reduce cost, as well as deliver more usable power. VPSL devices are packaged exactly the same as a standard laser diode. The µLens™ is only apparent by the way it transforms and corrects the beam output. VPSL series laser diodes are available in standard 5.6 and 9 mm TO packages, allowing for direct use in a wide variety of applications. Key Features:
Built-in Monitor Photodiode
Diffraction-limited Wavefront (Aberration Equal or Better than λ/4 Peak-to-valley for Most Models)
Wavelength Range: 635 to 980 nm
Circular, Diverging beam, NA Approximately 0.11 for Most Models
Laser Diode Power: 5 to 220 mW (Depending on Wavelength)
Standard 5.6 or 9 mm Form Factor
Applications: Barcode Readers; Scanners; Imaging; Projection; Laser Pointers; Laser Levelers; Laser Printers; Free Space Optical Communications; Measurement Equipment; Alignment Equipment; Displays; DVD Players; Optical Disc Memories; Range Finding; LIDAR; DPSS Pumping; Various Other Types of Optical Equipment
Product number:
SW10950
Manufacturer:
Blue Sky Research