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Optical frequency references
Accurate and stable optical frequencies are a cornerstone of quantum technology and metrology. Our ultrastable LFR Series optical frequency references provide excellent absolute accuracy and stability, and are ideal tool for a variety of applications, such as optical frequency measurements and calibration, quantum communication, interferometry and ranging. With a highly compact form factor and lightweight design, they are suitable for spatially constrained applications, and are available at several wavelengths.
LFR-1532
Products / Optical frequency references / LFR-1532
Key features
Laser Frequency Reference 1532 nm
- Excellent absolute accuracy and stability
- Short warm-up times (typically < 1 minute)
- Automatic frequency locking and relocking
- Compact, lightweight design
- Adjustable optical output power
- Available in OEM version
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output wavelength | 1532.83041 | nm | Exact value in Test Certificate | ||
| Max. output power | 3 | 4 | 5 | mW | |
| Warmup time | – | <1 | – | min | |
| Stability | – | – | ±2 | MHz | @ 30 ms integration time |
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 195 mm × 106 mm × 56 mm | Operating temp. range | +15˚C to +30˚C |
| Weight | 1 kg | Storage temp. range | -20˚C to +50˚C |
| Optical fiber connector | FC/APC, SMF-28 | Power requirements | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Digital control interface | Ethernet / RJ45 | Operating altitude | 0–3000 m |
| Analog lock indicator | 5V TTL, BNC |
LFR-1312
Products / Optical frequency references / LFR-1312
Key features
Laser Frequency Reference 1312 nm
- Excellent absolute accuracy and stability
- Short warm-up times (typically < 1 minute)
- Automatic frequency locking and relocking
- Compact, lightweight design
- Adjustable optical output power
- Available in OEM version
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output wavelength | 1312.5910 | nm | Exact value in Test Certificate | ||
| Max. output power | 3 | 4 | 5 | mW | |
| Warmup time | – | <1 | – | min | |
| Stability | – | – | ±2 | MHz | @ 30 ms integration time |
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 195 mm × 106 mm × 56 mm | Operating temp. range | +15˚C to +30˚C |
| Weight | 1 kg | Storage temp. range | -20˚C to +50˚C |
| Optical fiber connector | FC/APC, SMF-28 | Power requirements | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Digital control interface | Ethernet / RJ45 | Operating altitude | 0–3000 m |
| Analog lock indicator | 5V TTL, BNC |
Ultralow-noise electronics
Quantum R&D requires a broad selection of high-performance electronics. We proudly offer our ultralow-noise bipolar current sources, photodetectors, high-voltage piezo drivers and many more to help your project. We particularly focus on low noise, integrability, and compactness, and welcome customization request.
Bipolar current sources
Products / Ultralow-noise electronics / BCS series
Key features
- Very low current noise: 10 ppb / √ Hz @ 10 Hz (as a fraction of maximum set current)
- Up to 8 channels
- Max. current: up to 1 A per channel (customizable)
- Setpoint: 16-bit resolution
- Available in OEM version
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Available channels | 8 | |||
| Max. current | 1000 | mA | ||
| Compliance voltage | 10 | V | ||
| 1/f noise bandwidth | 1 | Hz | ||
| Current noise density (@ 10 Hz) | 10 | ppb / √ Hz | ||
| Thermal drift | 5 | ppm / °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output connector type | SMA |
| Size | Up to 4 channels: 195 mm × 106 mm × 56 mm 8 channels: 19″ 2U halfrack, 300mm deep |
| Weight | Up to 4 channels: < 1 kg 8 channels: < 4 kg |
| Digital interface | Ethernet / RJ45 |