Measurement
MDL-SN-980: Measurement benefits from a stable, focusable source. 980 nm emission fixes the compatible coatings and detector response, while the listed beam characteristic (Multimode) informs waist size and propagation.
Power stability, linewidth, beam quality
MDL-SN-980980 nm near-infrared CW laser
980 nmMDL-SN-980 is a 980 nm CW laser. Used for measurement, communication, spectrum analysis. Small size. Key specifications: output / average power 6~12 W, operating mode CW, power stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°c) <2%, <1%, (<0.5% optional). View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
MDL-SN-980
15 specification rows
| Output / average power | 6~12 W |
|---|---|
| Beam / notes | Small size |
| Operating mode | CW |
| Power Stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°C) | <2%, <1%, (<0.5% optional) |
| Transverse mode | Multimode |
| Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) | <3.0 |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <5 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | 10-35 |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Wavelength (nm) | 980±5 |
| Output power (W) | 6-12 |
| Beam diameter at the aperture (1/e2, mm) | ~5×8 |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 11 |
| Power supply (100-240VAC) | PSU-H-LED/PSU-H-FDA |
| Modulation option | DC-1kHz, 1kHz-10kHz, 10kHz-30kHz optional; TTL and Analog optional |
Application context
Why this design is used
Applications named on this model’s datasheet, expanded with the model’s optical specifications.
Communication
MDL-SN-980: 980 nm emission must sit inside the fiber-component passband used for Communication; connector polish, fiber mode, linewidth and back-reflection tolerance should be specified as one optical interface.
Spectrum analysis
MDL-SN-980: 980 nm emission sets the excitation and detector-band choice for Spectrum analysis; linewidth and wavelength stability determine how cleanly weak spectral features can be separated from the laser line. The listed beam characteristic (Multimode) also controls focusing and collection geometry.
System integration
Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect MDL-SN-980 to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Thermal management
- Operating temperature (°C): 10-35
- 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 · Beam divergence, full angle (mrad): <3.0
- 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-SN-980
What cooling does the MDL-SN-980 require?
Operating temperature (°C): 10-35. 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-SN-980 deliver?
Transverse mode: Multimode · Beam divergence, full angle (mrad): <3.0. 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-SN-980 with the closest available models in the CW Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MDL-SN-980 (current) | TEM-LN-980 | MLL-III-980L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 980 nm | 980 nm | 980 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 6~12 W | 1~1000 mW | 1~200 mW |
| Operating mode / pulse width | CW | CW | CW |
| Beam quality | Multimode | <1.5 | Near TEM00 |
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