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Optical Shutters

VS Series - Preliminary Specifications

 
Clear Aperture
 
22 x 20 mm (standard)
2-150 mm (custom)
 
Wavelength Range
 
425-675 nm
Open State Transmission1
25%
Contrast Ratio1
minimum
100:1
average
200:1
Response Time
open to closed
(90 - 10%)
minimum2
15 μs
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maximum3
150 μs
Response Time
closed to open
(10 - 90%)
minimum2
15 μs
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maximum3
150 μs
Driver Requirement ± 5 to ± 30 volts
(faster response at higher voltage)
Duty Cycle 50%
Switching Frequency3 5 kHz (maximum)
Operating Temperature 20° to 30° C
Storage Temperature
0° to 60° C
1 Averaged over entire Wavelength Range, improved performance can be achieved at specific laser lines.
2 At room temperature, ± 30 V ac, 22 x 20 mm clear aperture.
3 At room temperature, ± 5 V ac, 22 x 20 mm clear aperture.

Above specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact Boulder Nonlinear Systems for additional updates.

 

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