Programmable Power in Laser Processes - Photonics Spectra Conference 2021

With the demand in laser power increasing, it’s essential that, the laser power supply is flexible and reliable. Laser processes are replacing traditional high-energy consumption processes, in the semiconductor and industrial manufacturing markets, due to their efficiency, cost benefits and decrease in environmental impact. Now is the perfect time to switch to a programmable supply.

Astrodyne TDI’s Chief Technical Officer, Gary Mulcahy, and Product Manager, Tamanna Kamra, will tell you everything you need to know about integrating controllable DC power sources into industrial and semiconductor lasers.

Laser designs require tightly controlled and consistent performance from their power supplies. When choosing power solutions for laser processes, the typical influencing factors are the electrical requirements of the laser, the physical size, and price. In addition, laser OEMs should take into consideration the unique challenges of input and output requirements, and the control interface, and physical constraints from environmental contaminants.

Mulcahy and Kamra discuss the considerations of power conversion and the benefits of high-frequency switched-mode power supplies in laser process applications.