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FlexxRay 638 nm

LBX-638

The FlexxRay LBX-638 is a compact 638 nm laser source delivering one of the highest power available on the market over a beam of superior quality, and featuring a high-speed modulation. Its integrated control electronics and robust design suit both laboratory and industrial use.
Performance, stability, and versatility make it a trusted solution for fluorescence-based microscopy, flow cytometry and illumination.

Key features
• TEM₀₀ spatial mode
• ±0.5 % long-term power stability; low optical noise
• Modulation up to 150 MHz
• Integrated control electronics
• 100×40 mm industry-standard footprint

Fully compatible with Oxxius MixxWave combiners for single-mode fiber delivery alongside other laser lines.

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References and product variations

Part number

Emission wavelength

Free space output

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Part number LBX-638-100-CSB-PPA

638 nm

100 mW

Part number LBX-638-150-CSB-PPA

638 nm

150 mW

Part number LBX-638-180-CSB-PPA

638 nm

180 mW

Optical characteristics

Emission wavelength

638 nm

Tolerance

(-6/+4 nm tolerance)

Power stability over 8 hours, temperature within ±3°C

±0.5 %

Control modes

Automated power control, Automated current control

Optical noise

≤0.2 % rms, 10 Hz-20 MHz bandwidth

Spectral linewidth

≤1.2 nm

Digital modulation function

Rise / fall time

≤2 ns

Bandwidth

≥150 MHz

Analog modulation function

Rise / fall time

≤150 ns

Bandwidth

≥3 MHz

Transverse single mode free-space beam

Beam diameter, 1/e² level, 50mm from the beam aperture

0.9 ±0.2 mm

Beam divergence, 1/e² level full beam, far field

≤1.5 mrad

Beam quality factor M²

≤1.25

Beam circularity, far field

≥90 %

Polarization state

Linear, vertical, extinction ratio ≥17 dB (except for the LBX-638-180)

General specifications

Power consumption

10 W max.

Supply voltage

5 V to 12 V

Operating temperature

10 °C to 50 °C

Storage temperature and humidity

0 °C to 60 °C

Warm up time

≤2 minutes

Interfaces

USB, RS-232, direct modulation inputs

Dimensions (laser head)

100x40x40 mm

Weight (laser head)

≤330 g

Controler dimensions

106x126x56 mm

Compliance

CE (incl. IEC 60825-1) and FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 / 1040.11

Laser class

3B

Warranty

24 months or 5000 hours, whichever occurs first

Available options

Single-mode fiber coupling

Multimode fiber coupling

Heat management

Electromechanical shutter

Band-pass filter

OEM version