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Vanguard 355-2500
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Q U A S I - C W D P S S 2.5 W U V L A S E R

The Spectra-Physics® Vanguard™ 355-2500 is a state-of-the-art DPSS laser specifically
designed to produce exceptionally reliable quasi-CW UV output. This rugged OEM laser
uses advanced mode-locking technology to deliver 2.5 W of picosecond pulses at 355 nm
with low noise and excellent TEM00 mode quality.
The Vanguard 355-2500 laser features high stability beam characteristics and low cost of
ownership necessary for a variety of OEM applications. Designed for the stringent
demands of semiconductor wafer processing, the Vanguard 355-2500 is also ideal for a
wide range of micro-material processing applications.

The Vanguard 2.5 W Advantage
• Rugged industrial platform
• Outstanding beam performance and power stability
• Closed-loop power control
• Near diffraction limited TEM00 output
• RS 232 interface for system control and diagnostics
• Hands off, motorized control via RS 232 to simplify
preventative maintenance
• On-board data log of all key functional parameters

The Vanguard series of lasers are field proven with over 1,000 systems in tough 24/7
operations. Every feature on the Vanguard 355-2500 laser is designed for these conditions.
The system can be remotely controlled via RS 232 interface, and incorporates extensive
on-board data logging of key parameters. Closed-loop power control ensures consistent
UV output power to less then 2% variation from specified level. Hands-off, motorized
control of the THG crystal and Saturable Absorber Mirror (SAM) increases ease of use,
and extends the Vanguard laser’s operational life. The diode module is a proprietary design
for exceptionally long life, and is located remotely in the power supply, enabling easy
replacement without laser head alignment.
Newport and Spectra-Physics control the production of all key elements: SAM, optical
substrates, coatings, power supply and fiber-coupled diodes. Each component has been
designed in-house and tightly controlled through our supply chain. In addition, OEMs
requiring high uptime and consistent performance over a long life have the assurance of
the Spectra-Physics Vanguard 355-2500. World-class field service and expert technical
support come standard from the global leader in photonics.

• Low maintenance power supply
• Extreme long-life diode

A P P L I C AT I O N S

• Dependable supply chain and local worldwide service
support

• Wafer inspection
• Laser direct imaging
• Solar cell processing
• Polyimide cutting and drilling
• LED processing
• Glass cutting
• Various micro-material processing

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