RBA-Series Diode-Pumped Nd:YAG Laser Modules  (10W - 100W)

(RB Plus Series)

Features:

  • High power

  • Reliable

  • Efficient

  • Compact design

  • Easy to use

  • Affordable

 

 

The RBA-Series diode pumped laser module has quickly become an industry standard; thousands of these workhorse components are in use around the world.  They have proven themselves to be a reliable, high-performance component in DPSS laser systems.  The RBA is a second-generation model that includes new features that make it even easier to integrate and service.  The RBA Diode-Pumped Laser Module is offered at power levels up to 100 Watts in a simple, compact, and affordable package. 

The RBA module is an ideal building block in the development or production of medium power rod laser systems, conversion of existing lamp-based laser designs to diode-pumping, or retrofit of existing arc lamp hardware to provide more stable and reliable operation. 

The pump module is completely maintenance-free. It incorporates a Nd:YAG laser rod that is efficiently pumped by a radial array of long life laser diode bars, and delivers excellent gain uniformity and lensing performance. It is ideally suited for multimode applications such as laser marking, and can also provide high beam quality for more precise micro-machining and scientific applications. 

The RBA is driven by low voltage electronics.  Cooling of the laser is accomplished with a simple recirculating water chiller running on filtered water, eliminating the need for deionized water systems.

 

Model

Rod Type

Output Power4

Diode Bias Voltage5

Drive Current5

Recommended Driver

RBA20-0.33C2

2 mm, YAG1

10 W

6 VDC

0-38A (25A nominal)

LDD3006
LDD-250-30-06OEM

RBA20-0.66C2

2 mm, YAG1

20 W

12 VDC

0-38A (25A nominal)

LDD3012
LDD-600-30-12OEM

RBA20-1C2

2 mm, YAG1

35 W (TEM00)

18 VDC

0-38A (25A nominal)

LDD3018
LDD-600-30-18OEM

RBA30-1C2

3 mm, YAG1

50 W

18 VDC

0-38A (25A nominal)

LDD3018
LDD-600-30-18OEM

RBA30-1C2

3 mm, YLF1

25 W

18 VDC

0-32A (20A nominal)

LDD3018
LDD-600-30-18OEM

RBA24-1C2

2 mm, YAG1

50 W (TEM00)

24 VDC

0-38A (25A nominal)

LDD3024
LDD-1000-30-24OEM

RBA34-1C2

3 mm, YAG2

75 W

24 VDC

0-38A (25A nominal)

LDD3024
LDD-1000-30-24OEM

RBA35-1C2

3 mm, YAG3

100 W

30 VDC

0-38A (25A nominal)

LDD3030
LDD-1000-30-30OEM

1 Rod length is 63 mm with flat/flat faces and 0.6% Nd doping

Rod length is 73 mm with flat/flat faces and 0.6% Nd doping

Rod length is 83 mm with flat/flat faces and 0.6% Nd doping

4 Minimum 1064 nm multi-mode output in a short cavity (165 ± 5 mm, 0.75mCC HR/flat 80%R OC, 90%R for RBA20-0.33C4) CW oscillator, at a maxiumum 25A drive current, arrangement at delivery.

5 Required voltage at the pump head stated w/o consideration for inefficiencies in the electrical system. Your DC power supply should be oversized by 30% to allow for these inefficiencies.

**Pulsed versions available.

 
Mechanical Drawings
all versions except
RBA34, RBA24 & RBA35
RBA24 & RBA34 RBA35
 
Output Performance
Relay Image of Fluorescence Laser power Thermal lensing Small signal gain Flow rate vs pressure drop
 

More Detailed Descriptions of Model Number: RBA30-1C2-FA1

RBA   New version module replacing old RB

30     Rod diameter (20=2.0 mm, 30 = 3.0 mm, etc.) 

-

1       1 diode bar per ASM (this is a 2 if 2 diodes are used) and 3 ASM per heat exchanger and there are 3 heat exchanger for a total of 9, 20W bars = 180W of diode pump power

C       CW (this is a P if the module uses pulsed bars)

2       20W diode bar is used (this is a 4 if a 40W bar is used)

-

F       Flat rod faces are used (this is a C if curves are used)

      Rod dopant of 0.6% (some pulsed modules use a 1% dopant and E is used)

1       Standard temperature testing

 

A less common module is the RBA20-0.33C2-FA1 and the RBA20-0.66C2-FA1

 

More Detailed Descriptions of Model Number: RBA20-0.33C2-FA1

RBA   New version module replacing old RB

20       Rod diameter (20=2.0 mm, 30 = 3.0 mm, etc.) 

-

0.33  1 diode bar per ASM but only 1 ASM per heat exchanger. There are 3 heat exchanger for a total of 3, 20W bars = 60W of diode pump power

C       CW (this is a P if the module uses pulsed bars)

2       20W diode bar is used (this is a 4 if a 40W bar is used)

-

F       Flat rod faces are used (this is a C if curves are used)

      Rod dopant of 0.6% (some pulsed modules use a 1% dopant and E is used)

1       Standard temperature testing

 

More Detailed Descriptions of Model Number: RBA20-0.66C2-FA1

RBA   New version module replacing old RB

20       Rod diameter (20=2.0 mm, 30 = 3.0 mm, etc.) 

-

0.66  1 diode bar per ASM but only 2 ASM per heat exchanger. There are 3 heat exchanger for a total of 6, 20W bars = 120W of diode pump power

C       CW (this is a P if the module uses pulsed bars)

2       20W diode bar is used (this is a 4 if a 40W bar is used)

-

F       Flat rod faces are used (this is a C if curves are used)

      Rod dopant of 0.6% (some pulsed modules use a 1% dopant and E is used)

1       Standard temperature testing

 

The RBA Gold modules follow the same rules above with RBAG as the designator.

 
RBA Gold Series Diode-Pumped Nd:YAG Laser Modules – 10-75W
 

The RBA GOLD is the third generation of diode-pump solid state modules.  Complementing the popular RB Plus family of modules, the RBA Gold has all the same features as the RB Plus with an additional integrated circuit board that protects against all major premature failure mechanisms.  The RBA Gold features build-in sensors for the monitoring of the diode array and ambient temperatures, humidity as well as warnings for coolant leaks, over current and over voltage problems.  These CEO proprietary protection features set a new precedent in the laser industry enabling OEM's to protect their investments and minimize risk.  In addition every RBA Gold pump module comes standard with an unrivaled 3-year warranty.

 

The RBA Gold family of DPSS modules is offered at power levels up to 100 Watts in a simple, compact, and affordable package.  It is also an ideal building block in the development or production of medium power rod laser systems, conversion of existing lamp-based laser designs to diode-pumping, or retrofit of existing arc lamp hardware to provide more stable and reliable operation.

The pump module is completely maintenance-free.  It incorporates a Nd:YAG laser rod that is efficiently pumped by long life laser diode bars, and delivers excellent gain uniformity and lensing performance.  It is ideally suited for multimode applications such as laser marking and can also provide high beam quality for more precise micro-machining and scientific applications.

 

The RBA Gold is driven by low voltage electronics.  Cooling of the laser is accomplished with a simple recirculating water chiller running on filtered water, eliminating the need for deionized water systems.

 

Model

Rod Type1

Output Power2

Diode Bias Voltage3

Drive Current3

Recommended Driver

RBAG20-0.33C2

2 mm, YAG

10 W

6 VDC

0-38A (25A NOMINAL)

LDD3006
LDD-250-30-06OEM

RBAG20-0.66C2

2 mm, YAG

20 W

12 VDC

0-38A (25A NOMINAL)

LDD3012
LDD-600-30-12OEM

RBAG20-1C2

2 mm, YAG

35 W

18 VDC

0-38A (25A NOMINAL)

LDD3018
LDD-600-30-18OEM

RBAG20-2C2

2 mm, YAG

50W

36 VDC

0-38A (25A NOMINAL)

LDD3036
LDD-1000-30-36OEM

RBAG30-1C2

3mm, YAG

50 W

18 VDC

0-38A (25A NOMINAL)

LDD3018
LDD-600-30-18OEM

RBAG30-2C2

3mm, YAG

75 W

36 VDC

0-38A (25A NOMINAL)

LDD3036
LDD-1000-30-36OEM

1 Rod length is 63 mm with flat/flat faces and 0.6% Nd doping

2 Minimum 1064 nm multimode output in a short cavity (165 ± 5 mm, 0.75mCC HR/flat 80%R OC) CW oscillator, at a maximum 25A drive current, arrangement at delivery.

3 Required voltage at the pump head stated w/o consideration for inefficiencies in the electrical system. Your DC power supply should be oversized by 30% to allow for these inefficiencies.

 4. The RBA Gold modules follow the same model rules RBA modules with RBAG as the designator.

 
REA-Series Diode-Pumped Nd:YAG Laser Modules  (140W-650W)
 

The REA Series Laser Module delivers the reliability and performance of diode pumping to high power industrial and scientific laser systems, virtually eliminating the downtime experienced by older lamp-based laser technologies. Drive your laser system up to 650 watts of CW power @ 1064nm.

 

 This reliable and efficient gain module can be used as the "engine" in new laser system development and production, or to convert your existing lamp-based designs to state-of-the-art diode pumping. The Nd:YAG laser rod is pumped by radial arrays of efficiently coupled long lifetime laser diode bars, and delivers good pump uniformity and stable lensing performance. The laser module requires between 60 - 120 VDC diode bias from a reliable solid-state driver, and is cooled by re-circulating filtered water from a simple chiller system.

 

Model

Rod Diameter1

Output Power2

Diode Bias Voltage3

Drive Current2

REA4006-1C2H

4 x 126mm

140 W

60 VDC

0-32A (25A nominal)

REA5006-1C4H

5 x 126mm

250 W

60 VDC

0-50A (40A nominal)

REA6306-1C4H

6.35 x 126mm

275 W

60 VDC

0-50A (40A nominal)

REA5008-1C2H

5 x 146mm

200 W

80 VDC

0-32A (25A nominal)

REA5008-1C4H

5 x 146mm

400 W

80 VDC

0-50A (40A nominal)

REA6308-1C4H

6.35 x 146mm

450 W

80 VDC

0-50A (40A nominal)

REA5010-1C4H

5 x 167mm

500 W

100 VDC

0-50A (40A nominal)

REA6310-1C4H

6.35 x 167mm

550 W

100 VDC

0-50A (40A nominal)

REA5012-1C4H

5 x 167mm

600 W

120 VDC

0-50A (40A nominal)

REA6312-1C4H

6.35 x 188mm

650 W

120 VDC

0-50A (40A nominal)

1 0.6% Nd doping.

2 Minimum 1064 nm multi-mode output in a short cavity (280 ± 5 mm flat HR/flat 70%R OC) CW oscillator arrangement at delivery. Nominal Drive Current 25A and 40A for IC2 and IC4 respectively.

3 Max current is 32A and 50A for IC2 and IC4 respectively. Required voltage at the pump head stated w/o consideration for inefficiencies in the electrical system.

**Pulsed versions available.

 

Descriptions of model number: REA6308-1C4-FA1

REA   New version module covering the old style RD and RE Modules

63      Rod diameter (40=4.0 mm, 50 = 5.0 mm, 63 = 6.35 mm, etc.)

08      The number of ASM per heat exchanger (old RD used 6, old RE used 8 and new REA versions have 10 and 12)

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1        1 diode bar per ASM (this is a 2 if 2 diodes are used)

C       CW (this is a P if the module uses pulsed bars)

4       40W diode bar is used (this is a 2 if a 20W bar is used)

-

F       Flat rod faces are used (this is a C if curves are used)

      Rod dopant of 0.6% (some pulsed modules use a 1% dopant and E is used)

1       Standard temperature testing

 

RGA-Series Diode-Pumped Nd:YAG Laser Modules  (1kW CW Module)

 

The RGA Series Laser Module delivers the reliability and performance of diode pumping to high power kilowatt industrial and scientific laser systems, virtually eliminating the downtime experienced by older lamp-based laser technologies. Drive your laser system to greater than 1kW of CW power @ 1064nm.

 

You can use this reliable and efficient pump cavity to serve as the "engine" in new laser system development and production, or to convert your existing lamp-based designs to state-of-the-art diode pumping. The head efficiently pumps a Nd:YAG laser rod by radial arrays of efficiently coupled long lifetime laser diode bars, and delivers good pump uniformity and stable lensing performance. The laser module requires ~ 300 VDC diode bias from a reliable solid-state driver, and is cooled by re-circulating filtered water from a simple chiller system. Central cooling water is not required.

 

Model

Rod Diameter1

Output Power2

Diode Bias Voltage3

Drive Current2

RGA-63

6.35 mm

> 1kW

340 VDC

0-32A (25A Nominal)

1 Rod length is 195mm with flat/flat end faces and 0.6% Nd doping

2 Minimum 1064 nm multi-mode output in a short cavity (400 ± 5 mm flat HR/flat 70%R OC) CW oscillator arrangement at delivery.

3 Max current is 32A. Required voltage at the pump head stated w/o consideration for inefficiencies in the electrical system.

** Pulsed version available

 

 

DPM Series Diode Laser Modules

 

Features

  • High output

  • High optical-optical conversion efficiency

  • Reliable sealing

  • Long life time

  • Compact

  • Low prices

Model

DPM25

DPM50

DPM75

DPM100

DPM200

YAG rod diameter (mm

3

3

3

4

5

Output laser power (W)

25

50

75

100

200

Typical current (A)

22

22

29

29

29