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Taiko PDL M1

Taiko PDL M1

High-End Picosecond Diode Laser Driver

High-end picosecond laser driver delivering exceptional pulse stability, precise timing control, and effortless integration into advanced time-resolved experiments.
Front view of the Taiko PDL M1 high-end picosecond diode laser driver with LCD display and control interface.
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Key Benefits

Higher pulse stability
Faster experiment setup
Cleaner timing performance
Greater operational flexibility
Improved long-term reproducibility
Reliable synchronization

Specifications

Typecrystal locked
Operation modepulsed, burst or Continuous wave (CW)
Repetition frequency range1 Hz to 1 MHz in steps of 1, 2 or 5 times various powers of ten 1 to 100 MHz in steps of 1 MHz
Jittertyp. 3-5 ps
Input voltage range-5 to +5 V (TTL compatible)
Trigger level (adjustable)-1 to +1 V
Required pulse width> 5 ns
Delaytrigger input to optical output: typ. 16 ns
Frequency rangesingle shot to 90 MHz
Input impedance50 Ohms
ConnectorBNC socket (female)
Amplitude< -800 mV into 50 Ohms (NIM)
Pulse width5 ns
Delaysync output (falling edge) to laser output: typ. 10 ns
Input impedance (destination)50 Ohms
ConnectorSMA socket (female)
Fast gatepulsed or burst emission: transition time typ. 10 ns CW emission: rise time typ. 5-10 μs (from 0 % to 80-90 % of maximum CW emission power, wavelength dependent) User selectable input impedance: 10 kOhms with pull-up or 50 Ohms with pull-down
Connector type (fast gate)1-pin LEMO Socket - 00.250 Series Example of connector: FFA.00.250.NTA
Slow gatetransition time < 1 ms
Connector type (slow gate)4-pin LEMO Socket - 00.304 Series Example of connector: FGG.00.304.CLA
Voltage< 16 VDC
Loop resistance10 Ohms maximum
Remote Interlock connectorsLemo 00.304 and banana socket
PC InterfaceUSB 2.0
Operating systemWindows 8 / 8.1 / 10
Line voltage220 / 240 or 110 / 120 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumption140 W maximum
Base unit355 x 311 x 95 mm (w x l x h)
Temperature range10 to 40 °C
Rel. humidity< 80 %

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Pulse on Demand. Precise. Easy to Control.

Flexible Pulse Generation with Maximum Stability

Precise Pulse Control from Picoseconds to Microseconds

Taiko PDL M1 is a high-end picosecond laser driver that combines flexible pulse generation with exceptional operational stability. It supports pulsed, burst (10 ns) and gated CW (5-10 µs), enabling precise excitation control from the picosecond regime down to the microsecond scale. Enhanced power capabilities and calibrated optical output ensure constant pulse energy and shape across the full repetition-rate range, while temperature-stabilized operation allows fine wavelength tuning. The intuitive interface with one-button local control, LCD monitoring, USB-C connectivity and comprehensive software and API support enables seamless integration into advanced spectroscopy, microscopy, and materials science workflows using LDH-I or PLS-I sources. A five-year limited warranty underscores its long-term reliability.

LDH-I picosecond diode laser heads compatible with the Taiko PDL M1 laser driver for calibrated excitation in time-resolved experiments.

Compatible Laser and LED Heads

When combined with LDH-I or PLS-I heads, the Taiko PDL M1 turns into a fully calibrated excitation platform. Smart heads store linearized power and wavelength data as well as operating hours, allowing Taiko to keep pulse energy and shape constant across the full repetition-rate range or to push each source to its maximum output when needed.  

Diagram of the pump–probe stimulated emission microscopy setup using total internal reflection (TIR) probe coupling. Data courtesy of Andrew E. S. Barentine and Nobel laureate W. E. Moerner, Stanford University, USA. Adapted from Optica 11, 464–470 (2024).

Pump-probe for stimulated emission microscopy

A novel microscopy approach was explored that combines fluorescence with stimulated emission, leveraging the unique coherence properties of the latter to enable high-contrast imaging with single-molecule sensitivity. The method employed a pump-probe scheme using Taiko PDL and LDH-IB-640-B operating in maximum power mode as the pump source, alongside a 750 nm mode-locked laser serving as the probe. To minimize background signal, the probe beam was coupled into the sample via total internal reflection, effectively excluding probe light from the detection path. Compared to an analogous setup using ms pulses, this configuration demonstrated a markedly enhanced signal-to-noise ratio.

Singlet oxygen near-infrared phosphorescence at 1270 nm measured using TCSPC. Burst excitation populates the excited state, followed by a pause that allows the microsecond-scale decay to be recorded. The fitted lifetime is approximately 3 µs. Adapted from Optica 11, 464–470 (2024).

Singlet Oxygen NIR Phosphorescence Using Burst Excitation

Taiko PDL M1 enables efficient singlet oxygen measurements by combining burst excitation with gated CW operation. Short pulse bursts are used to deposit energy into the sample, followed by a sufficiently long excitation pause that allows the weak phosphorescence signal at 1270 nm to be recorded using TCSPC. This approach makes it possible to resolve microsecond-scale decay dynamics, yielding fitted lifetimes of approximately 3 µs and providing valuable insight into photosensitizer performance.

Advanced Laser Operation Modes

Pulsed, Burst, and CW Modes

In materials science, choosing the right laser operation mode is key to unlocking accurate and insightful experimental results. Relevant modes: pulsed, burst, CW, fast switched CW.
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Schematic TCSPC histogram showing pile-up distortion at high count rates with recorded photon distribution rrec(t) deviating from the true impinging distribution rimp(t).
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Schematic TCSPC histogram showing pile-up distortion at high count rates with recorded photon distribution rrec(t) deviating from the true impinging distribution rimp(t).
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Datasheet Taiko PDL M1

Provides detailed specifications of this flexible picosecond diode laser driver offering advanced modes, high stability, and easy integration

Dimension Sheet Taiko PDL M1

Showing mechanical dimensions, front and rear panel layouts, and mounting details for system integration

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