The Thorlabs OCM1300 SSE-SP is a swept laser source engine operating at 1300 nm, purpose-built for Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and swept-source imaging modalities. This benchtop instrument employs MEMS-VCSEL technology to deliver mode-hop-free operation across a tuning range of 100 nm (minimum 95 nm at −10 dB), achieving coherence length exceeding 100 mm for superior sensitivity and imaging depth. Single-mode output with integrated k-clock signal generation enables direct integration into high-speed and long-range OCT systems, metrology platforms, and spectroscopy setups.
Technical Specifications
• Center Wavelength: 1300 nm
• Tuning Range (−10 dB): 100 nm typical; minimum 95 nm
• Coherence Length: ≥100 mm
• Laser Type: MEMS-VCSEL
• Output Mode: Single mode
• Sweep Characteristic: Mode-hop-free
• Output Power Control: Active power regulation over laser lifetime
• k-Clock Signal: Integrated digital output generated by Mach-Zehnder interferometer and drive electronics
• k-Clock Signal Delay Adjustment: ±8 ns user-adjustable
– Key Features
• k-clock output suitable for data acquisition sampling clock timing
• Trigger signals and drive electronics integrated for system integration
• SMA connectors for trigger and digital k-clock signal outputs
– Typical Applications
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Metrology
• Spectroscopy
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for integration into high-speed and long-range OCT systems with direct provision of all drive electronics and trigger signals required for seamless operation.
