VCSEL Production Testing

Complete characterization of pulsed VCSELs

VCSEL Production Testing

Complete characterization of pulsed VCSELs

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In-process inspection of laser diodes/VCSELs calls for a high level of precision and stability when choosing a measuring system. Reliable and precise measurement of optical properties and temporal pulse performance is a prerequisite for the reproducible characterization and sorting of laser diodes in the production process.

Based on the high-resolution variants of the CAS series of spectroradiometers, in addition to the VCSEL lab measuring station Instrument Systems offers several complete solutions that are optimally tuned to VCSEL characterization in production, including the PVT 200 with a measuring system specifically for time-resolved measurement of nanosecond pulses.

The modular setup of measurement solutions from Instrument Systems and the excellent spectral resolution of the CAS-HR series (CAS 140CT-HR, CAS 120-HR) enables a wide range of applications. With the integration of a traceable, absolutely calibrated photo diode the radiant flux is output as a direct measurand– of critical importance for measurement accuracy.

Furthermore, a direct view fast photodiode can be integrated for measuring the trace of a single pulse or a complete pulse train. This requires additional driver and readout electronics which operates in the gigahertz range.

Key Features:

Array spectroradiometer specially for pulsed laser diodes/VCSELs

High spectral resolution up to 0.12 nm

Reliable and cost-efficient solution for production and lab

Optional performance measurement with a calibrated photodiode

Optional measurement of extremely short pulses as low as 1 ns

Component	Description
Array spectroradiometer	High-resolution CAS 140CT-HR with up to 0.2 nm spectral resolution as a high-end measurement solution with a cooled CCD detector for the highest stability, e.g. in a reference system. High-resolution CAS 120B-HR with up to 0.12 nm spectral resolution as a high performant yet cost-efficient alternative to the CAS 140CT-HR.
Integrating spheres	ISP 75 and ISP 100 with small internal diameters. The small form factor is particularly suitable for installation in handler and prober systems. Optional: ISP 100 with variable port configuration for the connection of spectrometers and photodiodes, for determining the power or pulse form of laser diodes and with the capability of detecting extremely short pulses as low as 1 ns pulse duration (System PVT 200). Alternative: ISP 150L with 150 mm internal diameter and 50 mm diameter of the measurement port for larger laser modules/arrays and self-absorption correction capability with the aid of an integral auxiliary light source.
Calibration	Calibration traceable to national standards as PTB or NIST.
Electronics	Driver electronics for generating short pulses (≥ 1 ns) with high currents (up to 15A). Sampling electronics (or oscilloscope) for signal detection of the fast photodiode.
Software	CAS.dll and SDK for integration into the customer’s production flow.
IR reference LEDs (optional)	Reference LEDs ACS-570-15, 570-17 with 860 nm and 950 nm. In combination with the in-house PSU 10 power source, this makes for a highly stable reference system.

Examples of applications

VCSEL / Laser

Complete characterization of VCSEL arrays

Products

CAS 120-HR

High-resolution array spectroradiometer for laser and VCSEL

CAS 140CT-HR

High-resolution array spectroradiometer for laser and VCSEL

Integrating Spheres ISP

Precise luminous flux measurement of LEDs and luminaires

Spectrometer SDK

Programming interface for Instrument Systems spectrometers