
7100 Series Lithium Niobate Q-Switches
For use at 1064 nm with dimensions up to 9x9x25 mm, a damage threshold of 300 MW/cm², an extinction ratio of 100:1 at 633 nm, and wavefront distortion of λ/8 at 633 nm.
Full Product Description- Wavelength:
- 1064 nm
- Extinction ratio:
- >100 1 @ 633 nm
- Wave front distortion:
- λ/8 @ 633 nm
- Clear aperture:
- 0.312 cm
- End surface quality (scratch-dig):
- 20-10
Product description
Our lithium niobate (LiNbO₃) crystals offer a high extinction ratio, very low transmission loss, and low switching voltage and temperature stability throughout a wide temperature range.
Key features
- Low loss
- Low wavefront distortion
- High damage threshold
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | 1064 nm |
| Material | Lithium Niobate |
| Extinction ratio | >100 1 @ 633 nm |
| Wave front distortion | λ/8 @ 633 nm |
| Z axis orientation | +/- 10 Arc minutes |
| X and Y axis orientation | +/- 30 Arc minutes |
| Clear aperture | 0.312 cm |
| Ends parallel | <10 Arc Sec |
| End surface flatness | < λ/8 |
| End surface quality (scratch-dig) | 20-10 |
| Chamfer | 0.01 – 0.015 cm (45°) |
| Spectral region | NIR |
(Values for Guidance Only - refer to datasheet where available)
Specification variations
| Product | 7100-2 | 7100-11A | 7100-4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage Threshold | 200 MW/cm^2 | 300 MW/cm^2 | 300 MW/cm^2 |
| Size | 9 - x9 x25 mm | 9 - x9 x25 mm | 7.4 x 7.4 x 21 mm |
Lithium Niobate Q-Switches




