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Skylark 349 NX C-DPSS single freuqnecy ultraviolet laser

Replace your Helium Cadmium laser with an efficient, high performance DPSS laser alternative

Diode-pumped solid-state lasers at 320 nm and 349 nm — delivering unmatched, efficient ultraviolet power from a compact footprint. The best alternative to traditional Helium Cadmium and Argon Ion gas lasers.

Comparing HeCd gas lasers and DPSS lasers

Helium Cadmium (HeCd) and Argon Ion (Ar+) lasers have long served the demand for ultraviolet wavelengths at 325 nm and 351.1 nm — but are now losing market share to diode-pumped solid-state lasers.

Substantial costs are incurred through gas and ion laser rebuilds, tube replacement, power supply replacement, and miscellaneous maintenance costs that are required to keep these legacy lasers in operation.


With increasing concerns around power efficiency, performance, and cost-of-ownership, many gas and ion laser users are turning to DPSS lasers as a replacement option. 

Power efficiency

Due to significantly lower power consumption and simplified thermal management, our lasers have improved power scalability from a remarkably small footprint. 

HeCd Laser

Power draw

720 W

Output power

50 mW

Wall plug efficiency

0.007%

Ar+ Laser

Power draw

20 kW+

Output power

50 mW

Wall plug efficiency

0.002%

Skylark 320 NX

Power draw

70 W

Output power

50 mW

Wall plug efficiency

0.35%

Cost of ownership

Based on a 3 year trajectory, assuming 20% depreciation and 5,000 hours usage per year, our lasers cost 88% less than traditional gas lasers.

$47,900

HeCd Laser

$146,000

Ar+ Laser

88% less

Skylark 320 NX

Maintenance

1,000 hours

HeCd Laser

Requires frequent gas tube replacement and is prone to fan and control board failure.

1,000 hours

Ar+ laser

Requires frequent plasma tube and cathode wiring replacement and is prone to power supply failure.

3,000 hours

Skylark 320 NX laser

Remote diagnostics integrated into the software package predicts potential system downtime.

Skylark 320 NX

HeCd Laser

Size

Up to 76% smaller than legacy HeCd lasers

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High performance ultraviolet DPSS lasers at 320 nm and 349 nm

Skylark NX lasers at 320 and 349 nm offer CW single frequency UV operation, delivering up to 400 mW of ultra-stable intensity and wavelength. Spectrally pure, the lasers are extremely low noise and designed for precision applications.

Unrivalled UV power

Up to 400 mW efficient output power at 349 nm for demanding applications. Up to 200 mW at 320 nm.

Ultra-stable output

Consistent output power and wavelength with minimal drift over long laser operation and lifetime.

Ultra-narrow linewidth

Precise spectral resolution for fine-tuned interaction and high resolution measurement of materials.

Ultra-low noise

Minimal signal distortion for high clarity measurements and manipulation of materials.

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Find out more

Our video compares the benefits of a Skylark Lasers 320 NX UV DPSS laser to a standard HeCd laser.

Photoresists

Leverage the highest power, single frequency ultraviolet light with ultra-reliable DPSS lasers. Get in touch to tailor a laser to your application.

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