SUPERK FIANIUM HIGH POWER SUPERCONTINUUM LASER
The SuperK FIANIUM series is our no-compromise range of supercontinuum white light lasers. It offers the shortest cut-in wavelength, the most visible power, and the highest total power available. All this combined with exceptional lifetime and the highest of safety standards. Choose the SuperK FIANIUM for applications where power and flexibility are key.
SuperK FIANIUM provides a broadband single-mode output across the entire 410-2400 nm range. Operating in the MHz repetition rate range with picosecond pulses, it effectively enables both steady-state and lifetime measurements. The inherently robust all-fiber design provides unsurpassed performance combined with ease of use and maintenance-free operation.
FEATURES
1.5 W visible power
410-2400 nm single mode spectrum
On-the-Fly variable repetition rate
Plug’ n’ Play SuperK filter accessories
Software Development Kit (SDK)
External power locking functionality
Options
TYPICAL OUTPUT SPECTRUM

VARIABLE REPETITION RATE (PULSE PICKER)
The pulse picker option allows the repetition rate of the SuperK FIANIUM to be easily changed while the system is running at full output. The variable repetition rates gives the user ultimate choice for lifetime measurement applications.
? Ideal for FLIM, FRET, and diffuse optical tomography
2-78 MHz on-the-fly variable repetition rate with 23 steps (> 1:10,000 Pulse Suppression ratio)
NIM standard trigger output (directly usable for FLIM)
Timing delay generator
Repetition rate reduction | 78 – 2 MHz (23 steps3)) |
Pulse suppression ratio | > 1:10,000 |
Changing repetition rate 1) | < 1 s |
Timing trigger output jitter | < 20 ps |
NIM trigger output (BNC) | ~0 – >-0.8 V peak |
Monitor trigger output (BNC) | 0 – 1 V |
Adjustable trigger delay timing 2) | Up to 9.2 ns |
Adjustable trigger delay resolution 2) | 15 ps |
1) The system does not need to be electrically shut down.
2) The electrical output trigger signal can be delayed up to 9.2 ns in steps of 15 ps. This enables trigger delay optimization without the need for a expensive delay box. Adjustable from front panel.
3) The steps are specified on http://www.nktphotonics.com/superk
Specifications
OPTICAL
Repetition rate | 78 MHz ± 0.5 MHz |
Total visible power stability | < ± 0.5 % |
Polarization | Unpolarized |
Beam output | Gaussian, single mode |
M2 (>430 nm) | < 1.1 |
Output options | Collimated |
Length of output fiber | 1.5 m |
Beam diameter | ~1 mm at 530 nm ~2 mm at 1100 nm ~3 mm at 2000 nm |
Beam divergence (half angle) | < 3 mrad |
Beam pointing accuracy* | < 1 mrad |
Beam pointing stability | < 50 ?rad |
Typical single mode fiber coupling efficiency (>430 nm) | >70 % |
*Measured relative to the mechanical axis running through the center of the collimator
MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
Computer interface | USB 2.0 |
Operation voltage | 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz |
Power consumption | <100 W (<120W with pulse picker) |
Door interlock connector * | 2-pin LEMO |
External bus interface ** | 16-pin sub-D |
System cooling | Air Cooled |
Operation temperature | +18o to +30oC |
Storage temperature | -10o to +55oC |
Dimensions (WxHXL) | 440x243x380 mm3 |
Weight | 18 kg (19 kg with pulse picker) |
*The SuperK Fianium is a Class 4 laser and is required to be connected to a door interlock/circuit
**External communication and power supply port for accessories
WARRANTY EXTENSION
Extend the normal 24 month warranty with an extra 12 or 24 months
POWER LOCK (EXTERNAL POWER LOCKING)
The Power Lock option enables you to lock the power at any place in a setup. Simply place a photo detector at the desired location and connect the detector to the External Feedback BNC connector of the SuperK FIANIUM. Activate locking from the control panel and the system will now lock the power level at the position of the photo detector—automatically compensating for any drift or variation in external components up to 100 Hz.
OPTIONS
Variable repetition rate
Custom MHz repetition rate on request
On-the-Fly variable repetition rate (pulse picker)
12 and 24 months warranty extension packages
Under 1 MHz repetition rate on request (pulse picker)
POWER LOCK SPECIFICATIONS
Typical power stability* | < ± 0.5 % |
Modulation input voltage | 0 – 10 V |
Current mode |
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Modulation bandwidth, 3dB | 70 Hz (typ) |
Rise- and falltime | <5 ms (typ) |
Power mode |
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Modulation bandwidth, 3dB | 40 Hz (typ) |
Rise- and falltime | <10 ms (typ) |
Feedback input voltage | 0 – 4 V |
Feedback bandwidth | <100 Hz |
Feedback sample rate | 200 Hz |
*Depending on setup and wavelength range