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Q: How should I cool the MatchBox series laser?
A: Low power, broad spectrum diode lasers typically require 7.5 W heat
dissipation, so such laser could be cooled when attached to any optical
table or cooling device. Higher power diode, narrow spectrum diode or
DPSS lasers typically require 10-25 W heat dissipation so such lasers
should be cooled using air-forced (AM-H3), TEC based (AM-H9-AM-H10/
AM-H11) heatsinks or water-cooled adapter plates.
Q: How to be sure that laser gets enough cooling?
A: During production, our lasers are tested on water-cooled adapter
plates, that can keep 25 °C temperature. Aluminium breadboards could
be used to dissipate low amount of heat, but that would not be enough for
stable laser operation.
Keep in mind that steel has very poor thermal conductivity, therefore
conventional optical tables and breadboards are not suitable for
heatsinking DPSS lasers.
User’s should always use thermal paste when mounting the laser.
Body temperature of the laser should not exceed about 40 °C, and the
TEC load should not exceed 80%, with rare exceptions.
Q: What accessories are needed in order to use MatchBox laser?
A: The MatchBox series is designed for OEM applications. Integrators
can install the laser without any other accessories, just by providing 5 V
at 1.5-2 A and UART control signals to the Vcc and GND pins on the back
of the laser. However for quick setup, a Break-out-Box and a power
supply are necessary. Power supply and the Break-out-Box should be
ordered separately as they are not included in the package.
Also, for stable laser operation it is always advised to use heatsinks.
Contact our sales support for suitable heatsinking recommendations.
Q: What is a Breakout-Box?
A: Break-out-box is a small printed circuit board attachable directly to a
laser pins. This electronics board features a USB-C power socket, pins for
interlock, TTL and fan control. Furthermore it incorporates a UART-to-
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