Optical instrumentation
FC-488: 488 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Optical instrumentation. Beam quality, divergence and pointing stability should be checked against the experiment geometry.
Power stability, linewidth, beam quality
FC-488488 nm blue CW laser
488 nmFC-488 is a 488 nm CW laser. Key specifications: output / average power 1~10 W, operating mode CW, fiber connector SMA905, FC/PC optional. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
FC-488
15 specification rows
| Output / average power | 1~10 W |
|---|---|
| Operating mode | CW |
| Fiber connector | SMA905, FC/PC optional |
| Cooled method | Air cooled |
| Operating temperature (℃) | 10-35 |
| Operating voltage (VAC) | 100-240 |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Central wavelength (nm) | 488±5 |
| Output power after fiber (W) | 1-10 |
| Power stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°C) | <2%, <1%, <0.5% |
| Fiber core diameter | 400µm, 0.22 NA |
| Fiber length | 1m |
| Fiber jacket | Metal, PVC optional |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <5 |
| Modulation option | DC-1kHz, 1kHz-10kHz, 10kHz-30kHz optional; TTL and Analog optional |
Application context
Why this design is used
Typical uses for this laser type, with the selection logic tied to the model record.
Laboratory measurement
FC-488: Laboratory measurement benefits from a stable, focusable source. 488 nm emission fixes the compatible coatings and detector response, while M², divergence and pointing stability should be confirmed for the intended beam path.
System integration
Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect FC-488 to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Fiber delivery interface
- Fiber connector: SMA905, FC/PC optional · Fiber core diameter: 400µm, 0.22 NA
- Match the listed connector and fiber mode exactly; SMA905, FC/PC and FC/APC are not interchangeable, and a single-mode launch requires mode-field as well as numerical-aperture matching.
- Thermal management
- Cooled method: Air cooled · Operating temperature (℃): 10-35
- Provide the stated cooling method and keep the laser-head base thermally coupled; temperature drift moves wavelength, output power and beam pointing.
Technical FAQ
Integration questions for FC-488
How is the FC-488 output delivered?
Fiber connector: SMA905, FC/PC optional · Fiber core diameter: 400µm, 0.22 NA. Match the listed connector and fiber mode exactly; SMA905, FC/PC and FC/APC are not interchangeable, and a single-mode launch requires mode-field as well as numerical-aperture matching.
What cooling does the FC-488 require?
Cooled method: Air cooled · Operating temperature (℃): 10-35. Provide the stated cooling method and keep the laser-head base thermally coupled; temperature drift moves wavelength, output power and beam pointing.
Need this configured?
Share wavelength, operating mode, output power or pulse energy, linewidth or pulse width, delivery, control, and safety requirements and we will qualify the matching configuration and lead time.
Model selection
Nearby series comparison
Compare FC-488 with the closest available models in the CW Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | FC-488 (current) | Long Coherent Length | Low Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 488 nm | 488 nm | 488 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 1~10 W | 1-70 mW | 1-150 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | CW | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Beam quality | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | TEM 00 |
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