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NanoLED

NanoLED Light Source, laser diodes, laser diode, led lasers

Pulsed Laser and LED Light Sources

Innovative and affordable pulsed light source for lifetime fluorescence down to 70 ps

The NanoLED range is a novel and economical light source system that utilizes pulsed laser diode and LED technology to generate short optical pulses over a wide range of repetition rates and wavelengths.  Optical pulses as short as 70ps can be generated at repetition rates up to 1MHz.

Segment: Scientific
Manufacturing Company: HORIBA Scientific

The NanoLED package consists of a NanoLED controller and a range of interchangeable NanoLED, pulsed LED sources, each designed to be used over a specific wavelength range. Pulsed LED sources generate nanosecond pulses, while pulsed laser diodes sources generate picosecond pulses. 

Each NanoLED source contains adjustable collection optics and a bayonet mounting flange to make incorporation into any optical system easy. Dedicated drive electronics in each NanoLED source means that plug-n-play operation is possible across the NanoLED range. A synchronisation output allows straightforward triggering of your existing data acquisition electronics.

HORIBA Scientific now offers a choice of two NanoLED controllers. The NanoLED-C2 is the bench-top module for stand-alone operation, and the FluoroHub-NL is our software controlled plug-in accessory card designed for use with the FluoroHub controller module.

Applications include:

  • TCSPC excitation source
  • Fluorescence spectroscopy
  • Detector response testing
  • DNA sequencing
  • Biomedical screening
  • Replacement of mode-locked laser and flashlamps in low cost or portable applications

Features

  • Interchangeable NanoLED heads – “plug-and-play” operation even between LED and laser heads
  • Clean pulse profiles
  • Gold plated casing for minimized electromagnetic emission
  • Selectable NIM or TTL synchronization output
  • Sync delay control allows quick adjustment of sync output relative to optical pulse (up to 200ns)

    Accessories

    Bandpass filters are available at most wavelengths.

    DF-mount

    Filter mount for NanoLED sources

    DF-265-25-20

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-265 source, 25nm bandwidth, 20% transmittance

    DF-280-25-20

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-280 source, 25nm bandwidth, 20% transmittance

    DF-295-25-20

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-295

    DF-310-10-15

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-310 source, 10nm bandwidth, 15% transmittance

    DF-330-10-20

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-330 source, 10nm bandwidth, 20% transmittance

    DF-340-10-25

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-340 source, 10nm bandwidth, 25% transmittance

    DF-360-10-25

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-360 source, 10nm bandwidth, 25% transmittance

    DF-370-10-25

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-370 source, 10nm bandwidth, 25% transmittance

    DF-375-6-90

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-375L source, 6nm bandwidth, 90% transmittance

    DF-390-10-30

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-390 source, 10nm bandwidth, 30% transmittance

    DF-405-10-90

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-405L source, 10nm bandwidth, 90% transmittance

    DF-440-10-90

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-440L source, 10nm bandwidth, 90% transmittance

    DF-450-10-45

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-450 source, 10nm bandwidth, 45% transmittance

    DF-460-10-45

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-460 source, 10nm bandwidth, 45% transmittance

    DF-470-10-90

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-470L source, 10nm bandwidth, 90% transmittance

    DF-490-10-45

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-495 source, 10nm bandwidth, 45% transmittance

    DF-560-10-50

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-560 source, 10nm bandwidth, 50% transmittance

    DF-590-10-50

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-590 source, 10m bandwidth, 50% transmittance

    DF-610-10-50

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-605 source, 10nm bandwidth, 50% transmittance

    DF-620-10-50

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-625 source, 10nm bandwidth, 50% transmittance

    DF-640-8-90

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-635L source, 8nm bandwidth, 90% transmittance

    DF-650-13-90

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-650L source, 13 nm bandwidth, 90% transmittance

    DF-670-10-55

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-670L source, 10nm bandwidth, 55% transmittance

    DF-730-10-50

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-730 source, 10nm bandwidth, 50% transmittance

    DF-740-10-50

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-740 source, 10nm bandwidth, 50% transmittance

    DF-830-10-50

    Filter and mount for NanoLED-830L soruce, 10nm bandwidth, 50% transmittance

    NanoLED-C2 Controller

    Repetition rates10kHz, 20kHz, 50kHz, 100kHz, 250kHz, 500kHz, 1MHz
    Sync outputSelectable format: NIM-compatible (-0.8Vpp 50Ω) or TTL-compatible (+2Vpp 50Ω)
    Sync Delay0-200ns
    Interlock2-pin connector (included). Contacts must be short-circuited to enable emission.
    User interfaceKeyswitch control of Emission, operating parameters edited using supplied software and stored in non-volatile memory.
    PC interfaceUSB 2.0.  32-bit and 64-bit drivers are provided and the control panel software operates on all versions of Windows from XP onward.
    Power requirement110V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 100VA
    Operating temperature+5ºC to +30ºC
    Weight & Dimensions1kg  210x134x75mm

    Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

    Laser diode heads

    ModelPeak
    wavelength
    Pulse width
    Typical
    N-375L375 ±10nm<200ps
    N-395L395 ±10nm<200ps

    N-405L

    405 ±10nm

    <200ps

    N-415L415 ±10nm<200ps
    N-425L425 ±10nm<200ps

    N-440L

    445 ±10nm

    <200ps

    N-470L

    473 ±10nm

    <200ps

    N-485L

    485 ±10nm

    <200ps

    N-510L

    510 ±10nm

    <200ps

    N-635L

    635 ±10nm

    <200ps

    N-650L

    650 ±10nm

    <200ps

    N-670L

    670 ±10nm

    <200ps

    N-785L

    785 ± 20nm

    <200ps

    N-830L

    830 ± 20nm

    <200ps

    N-980L

    980 ± 20nm

    <500ps

    N1310L

    1310 ± 20nm

    <500ps

    New laser heads are continually under development — contact HORIBA Scientific for other wavelengths

    Note - Pulse width refers to optical pulse duration; in TCSPC the prompt FWHM is also a function of detector TTS. The values given are for guidance only and the exact characteristics are dependent on the individual diode.

    Additional Features:

    • Linearly polarised emission – polarisation angle continually variable.

    LED heads

    ModelPeak wavelengthPulse width typical

    N-260

    260 ±10nm

    <1.2ns

    N-270

    270 ±10nm

    <1.2ns

    N-280

    280 ±10nm

    <1.2ns

    N-290

    290 ±10nm

    <1.2ns

    N-300

    300 ±10nm

    <1.2ns

    N-340

    340 ±10nm

    <1.2ns

    N-350

    350 ±10nm

    <1.2ns

    N-360

    360 ±10nm

    <1.2ns

    N-370

    370 ±10nm

    <1.2ns

    N-390

    390 ±10nm

    <1.3ns

    N-455

    455 ±10nm

    <1.3ns

    New LED heads are continually under development — contact HORIBA Scientific for other wavelengths.

    Additional Features:

    • Adjustable focusing lens
    • Unpolarised output
    • Shorter pulse widths available on request for certain LEDs (?<370nm)

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