Power stability, linewidth, beam quality
MLL-III-785-Lock is a 785 nm CW laser. Used for dna sequencing, flow cytometry, medical imaging, measurement. Low Noise Infrared Laser. Key specifications: output / average power 1~600 mW, operating mode CW, spectral line width (nm) <0.2, <0.1, <0. 06. View specifications, datasheet and enquiry options from Precisometer.
Specifications
18 specification rows
| Output / average power | 1~600 mW |
|---|---|
| Beam / notes | Low Noise Infrared Laser |
| Operating mode | CW |
| Spectral line width (nm) | <0.2, <0.1, <0. 06 |
| Power stability (rms, 4 hours ± 3°C) | <2%, <1%, <0.5% |
| Transverse mode | Multimode |
| Noise of amplitude (rms, 20Hz-20MHz) | <1%, <0.5% |
| Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) | <3.0 |
| Warm-up time (minutes) | <5 |
| Cooled method | Conduction |
| Operating temperature (°C) | 10-35 |
| Power supply (100-240VAC) | PSU-III-FDA/PSU-III-LED/PSU-A-D/PSU-III-OEM |
| Expected lifetime (hours) | >10000 |
| Central wavelength (nm) | 785±0.6 |
| Output power (mW) | 1-600 |
| Beam diameter at the aperture (mm) | ~10×1 |
| Beam height from base plate (mm) | 24.8 |
| Modulation option | DC-1kHz, 1kHz-10kHz, 10kHz-30kHz, 30kHz-100kHz optional; TTL and Analog optional |
Application context
Typical uses for this laser type, with the selection logic tied to the model record.
MLL-III-785-Lock: 785 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in DNA sequencing. The stated stability or noise figure (<2%, <1%, <0.5%) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MLL-III-785-Lock: 785 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Flow cytometry. The stated stability or noise figure (<2%, <1%, <0.5%) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MLL-III-785-Lock: 785 nm emission can be matched to the absorption or excitation band used in Medical imaging. The stated stability or noise figure (<2%, <1%, <0.5%) helps keep measured intensity changes attributable to the sample rather than source drift.
MLL-III-785-Lock: Measurement benefits from a stable, focusable source. 785 nm emission fixes the compatible coatings and detector response, while the listed beam characteristic (Multimode) informs waist size and propagation.
System integration
Use these checks to connect MLL-III-785-Lock to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Cooled method: Conduction · 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.
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.
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
Compare MLL-III-785-Lock with the closest available models in the CW Lasers family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MLL-III-785-Lock (current) | MDL-785(FC) | FC-785 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength | 785 nm | 785 nm | 785 nm |
| Optical power / pulse energy | 1~600 mW | 1~2000 mW | 1~3 W |
| Operating mode / pulse width | CW | CW | Confirm for this model |
| Beam quality | Multimode | Multimode | Confirm for this model |
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