Chapter 2 Description; Features; Operating Elements - THORLABS INTUN Series User Manual

INTUN Series Tunable Lasers
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SM1 Thread: The INTUN laser is equipped with internal SM1 threading on the optical exit port, thus
enabling seamless integration into a SM1 lens tube system.
2.4.

Features

The INTUN laser offers continuously tunable mode-hop-free operation. This system is controlled via a USB
interface. The USB port is treated by the host software as a serial com through virtual com port drivers (VCP).
The set of commands for the INTUN laser are based on the MSA standard for tunable lasers and includes
additional commands to improve functionality.
The INTUN laser series comes with a LabVIEW
a computer. The software package contains a standalone graphical user interface (GUI) and drivers that can be
run from within LabVIEW
integration into a large number of programming languages.
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USB interface with extensive set of PC host software
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High-resolution wavelength tuning with modulation functions (coherence control)
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High-resolution optical power control with modulation functions
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Continuous and mode-hop-free sweep capability over entire wavelength range
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Robust design
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High-performance, single-mode, low noise spectral characteristics
High spectral purity
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Signal to source spontaneous emission ratio
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Side mode suppression
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2.5.

Operating Elements

The INTUN laser is switched on and off with a key and controlled by software optimized for a Windows
Please see Section 3.1 for information on software installation.
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. Dynamic link library drivers (DLL) are available upon request and enable driver
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software package that enables the user to control the laser via
INTUN Laser Front Panel
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