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NanoLED Pulsed Sources
NanoLED
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.
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 rates | 10kHz, 20kHz, 50kHz, 100kHz, 250kHz, 500kHz, 1MHz |
| Sync output | Selectable format: NIM-compatible (-0.8Vpp 50Ω) or TTL-compatible (+2Vpp 50Ω) |
| Sync Delay | 0-200ns |
| Interlock | 2-pin connector (included). Contacts must be short-circuited to enable emission. |
| User interface | Keyswitch control of Emission, operating parameters edited using supplied software and stored in non-volatile memory. |
| PC interface | USB 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 requirement | 110V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 100VA |
| Operating temperature | +5ºC to +30ºC |
| Weight & Dimensions | 1kg 210x134x75mm |
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Laser diode heads
| Model | Peak wavelength | Pulse width Typical |
| N-375L | 375 ±10nm | <200ps |
| N-395L | 395 ±10nm | <200ps |
N-405L | 405 ±10nm | <200ps |
| N-415L | 415 ±10nm | <200ps |
| N-425L | 425 ±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
| Model | Peak wavelength | Pulse 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 |
N-570 | 570 ±10nm | <1.5ns |
N-590 | 590 ±10nm | <1.5ns |
N-605 | 605 ±10nm | <1.5ns |
N-625 | 625 ±10nm | <1.4ns |
N-740 | 740 ± 20nm | <1.6ns |
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)
