Amplifiers and power supplies

Wavelength Electronics has launched the PLD12500, a 12.5A laser diode driver featuring a smaller package, higher performance and improved heat dissipation

Laser Components is distributing Femto Messetechnik's LCA-B Series, an ultra-low noise and low cost current amplifier, which is ideal for OEM applications

Analog Modules has released the Model 763 OEM Seed Laser Diode Driver, which is ideal for driving 14-pin butterfly packaged laser diode modules or semiconductor optical amplifiers for use in CW or pulsed fibre MOPA and EFDA systems

Coherent has expanded the company's family of Legend ultrafast amplifiers with the launch of the Legend Duo HE+, which delivers over 12mJ/pulse at 1kHz repetition rate

Unipower has announced its LRC series high voltage power supplies designed for use in mid-power CO2 and similar medical and industrial laser systems

Newport's brand Spectra-Physics has introduced its Spirit, a compact industrial-grade ultrafast amplifier with software-adjustable repetition rates up to 1MHz

IPG Photonics has announced enhancements to its optical amplification and transmission portfolio for non-repeated ultra-long haul communication links

Northrop Grumman has developed a line of laser amplifiers specifically for high-energy, quasi-CW operation

Patented diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) Micro-slab technology is the basis for Midaz' range of air and water-cooled amplifiers, the UK company has announced

Spectra-Physics has introduced Spirit, a compact industrial-grade ultrafast amplifier with software-adjustable repetition rates up to 1MHz