Power stability, linewidth, beam quality

MIL-1580(FC)1580 nm infrared CW laser

1580 nm

The MIL-1580(FC) is a precision 1580 nm CW laser delivering 1~20 mW output power. View technical specifications and request the full datasheet from Precisometer.

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MIL-1580(FC)

2 specification rows

Wavelength	1580 nm
Output / average power	1~20 mW
Beam / notes	MIL-1580(FC) 1~20 mW

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Selection parameter	MIL-1580(FC) (current)	MLL-III-1580-SM	TEM-F-1579DFB
Wavelength	1580 nm	1580 nm	1579 nm
Optical power / pulse energy	1~20 mW	1~15 mW	1~5 mW

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