SB1-IR

DPSS Laser, ns/ps pulsed, 946-1064 nm, up to 80µJ, up to 100kHz

Key Features:

Ultra-compact IR/NIR microchip laser at 946 or 1064 nm
ns/ps pulsed operation with up to 80 µJ pulse energy
Single longitudinal mode (SLM) and narrow-linewidth output
Passively Q-switched, all-in-one rugged SB1 package
1:1 interchangeable form factor across SB1 wavelength variants
Beam expander, collimator, heat sink, dev-kit, quick-start kit & custom packaging options

SB1-IR is great fit for applications where 946/1064 nm output, package size, beam quality, SLM/narrow-linewidth operation, pulse energy, repetition rate & integration requirements drive the final configuration.

Tell us about your application and laser requirements. RPMC can help decide whether to start with SB1 or another Bright Solutions platform.

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SB1-IR: Ultra-Compact Rugged Infrared Microchip Laser

POPULAR CONFIGURATIONS:

Part Number	Part Description
SB1-946-12-5	Microchip Laser, 946nm, up to 5kHz, up to 12µJ, 2ns	Get Quote
SB1-946-35-0.1	Microchip Laser, 946nm, up to 0.1kHz, 35µJ, 2ns	Get Quote
SB1-946-7-10	Microchip Laser, 946nm, up to 10kHz, 7µJ, 2ns	Get Quote
SB1-1064-15-15	Microchip Laser, 1064nm, up to 15kHz, up to 15µJ	Get Quote
SB1-1064-20-10	Microchip Laser, 1064nm, up to 10kHz, 20µJ, 1.3ns	Get Quote
SB1-1064-2-100	Microchip Laser, 1064nm, up to 100kHz, 2µJ, 400ps	Get Quote
SB1-1064-2-55	Microchip Laser, 1064nm, up to 55kHz, 2µJ, 400ps	Get Quote
SB1-1064-30-5	Microchip Laser, 1064nm, up to 5kHz, 30µJ, 1.3ns	Get Quote
SB1-1064-40-1	Microchip Laser, 1064nm, up to 1kHz, 40µJ, 1.3ns	Get Quote
SB1-1064-60-0.2	Microchip Laser, 1064nm, up to 0.2kHz, 60µJ, 1.3ns	Get Quote
SB1-1064-80-0.1	Microchip Laser, 1064nm, up to 0.1kHz, 80µJ, 1.3ns	Get Quote

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The SB1-IR series is an ultra-compact, ruggedized IR/NIR microchip laser platform for applications that require 946 or 1064 nm output in a small, integrated package. These passively Q-switched DPSS lasers offer ps/ns pulse options, SLM/narrow-linewidth performance, and the shared SB1 form factor used across the Microchip family.

SB1-IR is a strong starting point when IR/NIR wavelength, compact packaging, beam quality, and integration flexibility matter more than maximum average power or broad platform configurability. The platform is commonly considered for LIDAR, ranging, LIBS, night vision, spectroscopy, marking, small-feature micromachining, compact instrumentation, and OEM integration.

Start with SB1-IR when your application depends on:

946 or 1064 nm IR/NIR output
Ultra-compact microchip packaging
ps/ns pulsed operation
SLM/narrow-linewidth performance
Low-SWaP integration
Shared SB1 form factor and interfaces across wavelength variants
Development kit, quick-start kit, beam-expander/collimator, heat-sink, or custom packaging options

SB1-IR is often a good starting point when the application requires a compact IR/NIR microchip laser rather than a larger configurable DPSS platform. If your requirements call for visible output, compare against SB1-VIS. If UV wavelength is the main driver, compare against SB1-UV. If you need higher pulse energy, broader wavelength coverage, higher average power, MOPA architecture, or more extensive custom configuration, RPMC can help compare SB1-IR against Onda, Wedge, SOL, Aero, Vento, or a custom Bright Solutions platform.

Tell us about your application and laser requirements:

Share your wavelength, pulse energy, pulse width, repetition rate, trigger/timing needs, output format, package constraints, and application. RPMC can help determine whether SB1-IR or another Bright Solutions platform is the right starting point.

SB1-IR/VIS/UV Microchip Laser Platform Examples:

Customization options are available. Let us know what you need!

Benefits:

Compact and rugged design:

Ultra-compact and sturdy construction make Microchip series lasers easy to integrate into space-limited and harsh environments.

Single longitudinal mode (SLM) operation:

Emitting stable light at a precise frequency makes these lasers ideal for precision applications.

Narrow linewidth option:

Precise wavelength emission makes these lasers perfect for sensitive applications like scientific research and industrial manufacturing.

High pulse energy and repetition rates:

High energy output and high rep. rate make these lasers ideal for material processing and spectroscopy.

Multiple wavelengths available:

Available in a range of wavelengths, including fundamental 1064 nm and its harmonics, 946 and 473 nm, for versatility in various applications.

Interchangeable models with same form factor and interfaces:

Share the same form factor and electrical/software interfaces across wavelengths, providing flexibility and ease of use to switch between different models and explore new applications.

We’re experts in selecting the right laser for your application!

Microchip SB1-IR Options:

Beam expander & collimator

Heat-sink

Development kit

Quick start/evaluation kit

Microchip Applications:

Spectroscopy/LIBS

MALDI

LIDAR

Ranging

Marking

Small feature micromachining

Electronics manufacturing

Many specialty applications…

Ready to confirm an SB1-IR configuration?

Send RPMC details of your application and laser requirements:

application
target wavelength
timeline
quantity

average power
pulse energy
pulse width
repetition rate

trigger/timing needs
output format
package constraints
cooling preference

We’ll help confirm whether SB1-IR, another Bright Solutions platform, or a custom DPSS configuration is the best fit.

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Wavelength (nm)	946, 1064
Description	DPSS Laser, ns/ps pulsed, 946-1064 nm, up to 80µJ, up to 100kHz
Type	Pulsed DPSS Lasers, Microchip Lasers, Airborne Laser, Narrow Linewidth, Single Longitudinal Mode (SLM), Low SWaP, Ruggedized, High Peak Power