Laser projection
MDL-HD-488: 488 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Laser projection. The catalogued beam parameter (Multimode) helps predict how the source will focus and propagate through the instrument.
Power stability, linewidth, beam quality
MDL-HD-488488 nm blue CW laser
488 nmMDL-HD-488 is a 488 nm CW laser. Used for laser projection, laser shows, biomedical applications, holography. Key specifications: output / average power Economic, central wavelength (nm) 488±5, operating mode CW. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
MDL-HD-488
16 specification rows
| Output / average power | Economic |
|---|---|
| Beam / notes | Series: MDL-HD-488 |
| Central wavelength (nm) | 488±5 |
| Operating mode | CW |
| Output power (mW) | 200-400 |
| Power stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°C) | <2%, <1%, <0.5% |
| Transverse mode | Multimode |
| Polarization direction | Horizontal+ Vertical |
| Beam diameter at the aperture (mm) | ~8.0×4.0 |
| Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) | ~0.5×0.2 |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <5 |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 25 |
| Operating temperature (℃) | 25±3 |
| Power supply (100-240VAC) | PSU-N-FDA/PSU-N-LED |
| Modulation option | DC-1kHz, 1kHz-10kHz, 10kHz-30kHz optional; TTL and Analog optional |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
Application context
Why this design is used
Applications named on this model’s datasheet, expanded with the model’s optical specifications.
Laser shows
MDL-HD-488: 488 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Laser shows. The catalogued beam parameter (Multimode) helps predict how the source will focus and propagate through the instrument.
Biomedical applications
MDL-HD-488: 488 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Biomedical applications. The catalogued beam parameter (Multimode) helps predict how the source will focus and propagate through the instrument.
Holography
MDL-HD-488: 488 nm emission determines compatible optics, coatings and detectors for Holography. The catalogued beam parameter (Multimode) helps predict how the source will focus and propagate through the instrument.
System integration
Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect MDL-HD-488 to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Thermal management
- Operating temperature (℃): 25±3
- Provide the stated cooling method and keep the laser-head base thermally coupled; temperature drift moves wavelength, output power and beam pointing.
- Beam parameters at the output
- Transverse mode: Multimode · Polarization direction: Horizontal+ Vertical
- Size the downstream optics from the stated beam diameter and divergence rather than from the aperture of the housing, and confirm the polarisation state before specifying isolators or polarising optics.
Technical FAQ
Integration questions for MDL-HD-488
What cooling does the MDL-HD-488 require?
Operating temperature (℃): 25±3. Provide the stated cooling method and keep the laser-head base thermally coupled; temperature drift moves wavelength, output power and beam pointing.
What beam does the MDL-HD-488 deliver?
Transverse mode: Multimode · Polarization direction: Horizontal+ Vertical. Size the downstream optics from the stated beam diameter and divergence rather than from the aperture of the housing, and confirm the polarisation state before specifying isolators or polarising optics.
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 MDL-HD-488 with the closest available models in the CW Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MDL-HD-488 (current) | Long Coherent Length | Low Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 488 nm | 488 nm | 488 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | Economic | 1-70 mW | 1-150 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | CW | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Beam quality | Multimode | Confirm for this model | TEM 00 |
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