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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.

Segment: Scientific

Division: Fluorescence Spectroscopy

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 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