Continuous laser module YAM-SM-LP

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Overview
IPG offers Ytterbium (1030–1070 nm) and Erbium (1535–1606 nm) continuous-wave (CW) fiber amplifiers that can be matched to a user-supplied or IPG seed laser. Output formats include OEM amplifier modules and rack-mount units. Available options cover wavelength selection, output power levels and polarization type.

Key Features

• Output power up to 4 kW (family maximum)
• Wavelength coverage: Yb 1030–1070 nm; Er 1535–1606 nm (C- & L-band)
• Single-mode operation with high beam quality (M2 < 1.1)
• Polarization options: linear, random or depolarized; linear output available up to 2 kW on selected models
• Packaging: OEM modules or rack-ready units; Ethernet and RS-232 interfaces on selected packages

Applications

• Optical metrology and high-resolution spectroscopy
• Atom trapping and cold-atom experiments
• Spectral/coherent beam combining
• Power beaming and high-power illumination
• Holography and interferometry
• Sensing and detection systems

High-Power CW Fiber Amplifiers (family summary)
YAR and YAM Yb CW narrow-line high-power amplifiers cover 1030–1070 nm and provide module and rack configurations with output power up to 4 kW. Typical input seed power ranges and polarization behavior depend on the model family; linear polarization is offered on specific modules up to 2 kW. Custom wavelength and power configurations are available on request.

CW Fiber Amplifier Comparison — High-Power
Columns: Linearly Polarized Amplifier Modules | Random/Depolarized Amplifier Modules | Rack-mount Fiber Amplifier Units
Wavelength: 1030–1055 & 1055–1070 | 1030–1055 & 1055–1070 | 1030–1055 & 1055–1070
Output Power: up to 2 kW | up to 4 kW | 1.5 kW (example)
Input Power Range: 40–60 & 5–15 mW | 40–60 & 5–15 mW | 40–60 & 5–15 mW
Polarization: Linear | Random or Depolarized | Random or Linear
Beam Quality: M2 < 1.1 | M2 < 1.1 | M2 < 1.1

Single-Frequency CW Fiber Amplifiers (family summary)
YAR-LP-SF (Yb) and EAR-LP-SF (Er) are linearly polarized, single-frequency, single-mode amplifiers. LP-SF series are wavelength-stabilized with typical usable tuning bandwidths and incorporate standard protections such as input optical isolation and low residual pump power.

CW Fiber Amplifier Comparison — Single-Frequency
Columns: Single-Frequency Ytterbium Amplifiers | Single-Frequency Erbium Amplifiers
Wavelength: 1030–1070 nm | C-band 1535–1565 nm; L-band 1570–1605 nm
Output Power: up to 100 W | up to 30 W
Input Power Range: 1–5 mW | 1–5 mW
Polarization: Linear | Linear
Beam Quality: M2 < 1.1 | M2 < 1.1

Notes
The specifications above represent standard product examples. Custom specifications, alternative packaging and regional availability are offered on request. Contact IPG for detailed configuration, testing and delivery options.

Technical specifications

• Wavelength ranges: Yb 1030–1070 nm; Er 1535–1606 nm (C- & L-band options)
• Maximum output power: up to 4 kW (family maximum); linear-polarized outputs up to 2 kW on selected models
• Single-frequency variants: YAR-LP-SF (Yb) up to ~100 W; EAR-LP-SF (Er) up to ~30 W
• Input seed power ranges: typical examples 40–60 mW and 5–15 mW for high-power families; 1–5 mW for SF models
• Beam quality: M2 < 1.1 (typical)
• LP-SF linewidth/stabilization: wavelength-stabilized, typical tuning bandwidths ~10–20 nm
• Input optical isolation: typical 25 dB (standard)
• Residual pump power at ports: < -60 dB (typical)
• Typical extinction ratio for polarized models: ~20–23 dB
• Interfaces: Ethernet and RS-232 available on selected packages
• Packaging: OEM modules or rack units; custom wavelength, power, polarization and packaging available on request