1 Low Acoustic Noise 2 Damage Resistant Ceramic Apertures 3 High Average Power Applications 4 Compact design 5 CE
IRX Series CdTe Pockels Cell
Initially designed to address the Q-switched CO2 laser market at 10.6μm, the cadmium telluride - based IRX Q-switch may be configured to operate from 3-12μm. Its' high electro-optic coefficient and non-hygroscopic nature makes CdTe well-suited for this purpose. Through more than 30 years of electro-optic device design experience, we provide IRX Pockels cells with application-specific AR coatings or Brewster-cut ends, in apertures ranging from 3mm-10mm. The IRX Pockels cells are able to address applications beyond the spectral range of traditional oxide Pockels cells. |
ICR | >500:1 @ 10.6μm |
Apertures | 3mm, 5mm, 7mm & 4 x 10mm* |
Spectral range of operation | 3-12μm (must specify single wavelength of operation) |
Optical transmission | >98% at 10.6μm (other wavelengths available) |
DC half-wave Voltage(for nominal 5mm aperture x 50mm length) | ~ 5kV** @10.6μm |
* Custom aperture sizes available** Voltage is a function of electrode spacing and crystal length and will vary with application. Voltage shown is for the 4x10mm configuration.*** AO Q-switches operating at 10.6um (CO2 laser) available.In order for us to recommend a best Q-switch to meet your requirements, please fill the questionnaire form and email it to us.
IRX Series CdTe pockels cell
