pMaster is a timing generator with four output channels used for the full control of operation of Pockels cells drivers which are built-in UP2 pulse picking units. pMaster 4.2 also has built-in high voltage power supplies for powering of Pockels cells drivers.
Control modes
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Internal pulse generator, External trigger, External RF source
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INTERNAL PULSE GENERATOR | |
Operation modes
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Single shot, burst, normal
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Delay range
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1.1 ns to 140 ms
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Resolution
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100 ps
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Accuracy
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25 ps + 0.000001 x delay
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Time base
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100 MHz, 0.2 ppm
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RMS jitter
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<100 ps
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Channel to channel jitter
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<30 ps
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EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION | |
Synchronization source
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External trigger, SYNC IN input
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Rate
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1 Hz to 20 MHz
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Min pulse width
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10 ns
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Threshold
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1.3 V
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Input level
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LVTTL, tolerates 5 V
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Impedance
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0.2 mA pulldown
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Slope
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rising
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EXTERNAL RF SOURCE, CLK IN INPUT | |
Rate
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10 MHz – 100 MHz
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Min pulse width
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300 ps
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Input level
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0.5 V to 3.3 V
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Impedance
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50 Ω
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OUTPUTS | |
Output level
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4.5 V
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Output impedance
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50 Ω
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COMMUNICATION, POWERING, PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Communication
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USB
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Power
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230 V AC 50 Hz or 110 V AC 60 Hz
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Dimensions W x D x H, mm
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482 x 387 x 88 mm
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Weight netto (including cables)
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6.6 kg
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UP2 can be set for operation at standard laser wavelengths (1064 nm, 1030 nm, 800 nm) or at any specific laser wavelength in the range from 500 to 2000 nm.
Pulse picker
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UP2-BBO-3.5
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UP2-BBO-2.5
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UP2-KTP-5.5
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UP2-KTP-3.5
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Built-in driver, max operating rate
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up to 1 MHz
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up to 2 MHz
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up to 1 MHz
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up to 2 MHz
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Max laser repetition rate for single pulse picking
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100 MHz
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HV power supply
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provided in pMaster 4.2
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Operation
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quarter-wave, λ/4
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half-wave, λ/2
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HV pulse duration
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0-5000 ns
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HV pulse rise time, typical
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<7 ns
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HV pulse fall time, typical
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<7 ns
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Pockels cell contrast ratio, VCR
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1:500
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Pockels cell transmission
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>98% at 1064 nm
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>98% at 800 nm
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>98% at 1064 nm
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Clear aperture
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Ø3.5 mm
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Ø2.5 mm
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Ø5.5 mm
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Ø3.5 mm
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Cooling
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water
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Dimensions L x W x H, mm
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240 x 275 x 59 mm
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UP2 pulse picker consists of built-in drivers in full bridge configuration, Pockels cell, high contrast rate polarizers, beam dump and other optical components necessary for pulse picking application. UP2 pulse picker in setup with pMaster 4.2 generator is able to select pulses at up to 2 MHz rate from max 100 MHz repetition rate pulse train. UP2 comes with BBO or KTP Pockels cell which are set for quarter wave or half voltage operation depending on the laser wavelength and required minimal clear aperture of the Pockels cell.
KTP Pockels cell usage is limited by the average power of the laser beam – up to 2W and contrast ratio is typically >1:500. While BBO Pockels cells operate at much higher power levels and feature higher contrast ratio – typically >1:1000.
Single pass (half-wave) operation scheme
Double pass (quarter-wave) operation scheme
Note. Additional components - Faraday rotator, λ/2 waveplate and polarizers are required for safe operation of the laser when pulse picker is used in double pass configuration. Please contact us for more details.