santec Holdings List of Products and Services

The OCT system is a real-time non-destructive optical coherence tomography device that utilizes the interference of backscattered near-infrared light, allowing for the visualization of internal structures in biological tissues and samples without the need for them to be transparent in the visible range, and without taking or destroying the samples, unlike electron microscopes or stereo microscopes. The OCT system is a cutting-edge tomographic device that follows X-ray CT, MRI, ultrasound, and confocal microscopy, enabling non-contact, non-destructive, non-invasive, and high-speed measurements. Additionally, 3D imaging is also possible. 【Features】 ■ Non-contact, non-destructive, non-invasive ■ High speed ■ High functionality ■ Wide range ■ 2D and 3D cross-sectional measurement *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Other measurement and measuring equipment

The TSL-570 is a wavelength-tunable light source of the 7th generation standard model that has improved performance and quality. By renewing the laser resonator and control circuits, it has achieved higher speed, higher performance, and higher quality compared to conventional models. As a result, it has become an ideal tool not only for the characterization of optical components used in the fields of optical communication and photonics science but also for various applications such as photonic integrated circuit testing, quantum photonics, spectroscopy, and sensors. ■ Features - High-speed sweeping: 200 nm/s sweep - High wavelength accuracy: ±2 pm (Type P) - High wavelength resolution: 0.1 pm - High signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB/0.1 nm

• Other lighting equipment

The Swept Test System, which combines a wavelength-tunable light source (TSL series), a multi-port power meter (MPM series), a polarization control unit (PCU-110), and dedicated software, serves as an optimal evaluation tool for both research and development of optical devices and production environments. By referencing the output power from the wavelength-tunable light source in real-time and simultaneously acquiring the optical power transmitted through the DUT, high-precision measurements of IL/WDL/PDL can be achieved. This system calculates PDL using the Mueller matrix method. ■ Features - Rescaling algorithm (high resolution 0.1 pm) - Real-time power reference (reproducibility 0.02 dB) - High-precision wavelength monitor built into the light source (absolute wavelength accuracy 3 pm)

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

This product functions as an add-on module for the santec wavelength-tunable laser (TSL series) and provides an analytical device that offers three functions required for photonics device evaluation: reflection point measurement, wavelength-dependent loss measurement, and proximity sensing. ■Features Reflection point measurement: High resolution of 5 μm Wavelength-dependent loss measurement: Wide dynamic range of 80 dB Proximity sensing: Distance measurement between fiber probe and device

• Optical Measuring Instruments

This product is a laser servo controller designed to stabilize the oscillation frequency of lasers, allowing the oscillation frequency of our wavelength-tunable lasers (TSL series) to be locked to a frequency reference owned by the user. Since it is optimized for the TSL series, the oscillation frequency can be stabilized easily using our provided GUI without complex adjustments. It supports various frequency references such as gas absorption cells and Fabry-Perot (FP) resonators, and can be used in various feedback control methods including the Pound-Drever-Hall (PDH) method and the side-fringe locking method.

• Servo

The MPA-100 is a highly integrated rack-mounted model of a pigtail-type photodetector array capable of monitoring up to 80 channels. It monitors multiple optical power signals input from MPO/MTP multi-core connectors. Additionally, by stacking 10 MPA-100 units, it is possible to monitor up to 800 channels. Depending on the wavelength range used, two types of photodetectors are available: a Si type for the 850 nm band and an InGaAs type for the 1260 to 1610 nm band. It is suitable for testing and monitoring data communication transceivers in data centers, broadband/CATV, and optical communications. 【Recommended for】 - Those who want to keep the cost of optical power monitoring low - Those who want to optimize existing rack space - Those who want to achieve a reliable optical interface - Those who want to introduce optical power meters for large-scale channels

• Other electronic measuring instruments

The SLM-30 is a spatial light modulator designed for high-power lasers, compatible with the 200W class, achieved through the optimization of liquid crystal and heat dissipation structures. It is designed as a high-quality embedded module for applications requiring miniaturization and cost reduction. The LCOS-SLM head and drive circuit are connected by a flexible cable, allowing for easy integration into equipment. The LCOS-SLM head features a water-cooled heat sink with high cooling performance. 【Features】 ■ Compatible wavelength range: 532, 800, 1064 nm ■ For high-power lasers (200W class) ■ Compact model for easy equipment integration, low cost ■ Resolution exceeding Full HD (1920×1200 pixels) ■ High phase resolution of 10-bit (1024 levels) ■ World-class phase stability of ~0.003πrad. (Typ.)

• Other optical parts

The SLM-20 is a spatial light modulator for industrial applications. It consists of a compact LCOS head module and a driver board, making it easy to integrate into systems that require precise wavefront control, such as laser processing and microscopy applications. 【Features】 ■ Wavelength range: 450–1600 nm ■ Compact model for easy integration into equipment, low cost ■ Resolution: WUXGA (1920 x 1200) ■ High phase resolution: 10-bit (1024 levels) ■ World-class phase stability: ~0.003πrad. (Typ.)

• Other optical parts

The SLM-210 is a high-performance product that adopts our second-generation liquid crystal LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) technology, significantly improving the response speed of LCOS. The SLM-210 achieves a response speed of less than 10 ms, which is more than 20 times faster than our conventional models. Along with the improvement in LCOS response speed, it contributes to performance enhancement in optical applications such as wavefront correction, laser processing beam shaping, biosensing, and quantum computing, thanks to our unique excellent grayscale. 【Features】 ■ Response speed typ. 6 ms, (Type A) ■ WUXGA (1920 x 1200) ■ Memory function ■ Trigger input & output ■ Robust extended flexible cable

• Other optical parts

Our proprietary technology, which optimizes LCOS and heat dissipation structures, enables us to support high-output lasers in the 200W class, which is 100 times more powerful than our conventional models. Additionally, the LCOS head features a water-cooled heat sink with excellent cooling performance. It supports three wavelength bands: 532 nm, 800 nm, and 1064 nm. This contributes to improved processing efficiency and accuracy in applications such as laser processing, 3D printing, and laser trimming for ICs, using high-output lasers in the main wavelength bands. 【Features】 ■ Resolution: WUXGA (1920 x 1200) ■ 10-bit (1024 levels) ■ Excellent phase stability (~0.003π rad.) ■ Memory function ■ Trigger input & output ■ High-power resistant LCOS-based SLM

• Other optical parts

The SLM-250 is an excellent ultraviolet-resistant spatial light modulator that optimizes liquid crystal and optical thin film structures. It has a resolution of WUXGA (1920 x 1200) and offers 42 times better ultraviolet resistance compared to our conventional product (SLM-200). The wavelength range is 365 to 550 nm. 【Features】 ■ Resolution WUXGA (1920 x 1200) ■ 10-bit (1024 levels) ■ Excellent phase stability (~0.003π rad.) ■ Memory function ■ Trigger input & output

• Other optical parts

Our reflective LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) is an ideal spatial light modulator for high-resolution applications. With a resolution of WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 10-bit (1024 levels), and excellent phase stability (~0.001π rad.), it provides an optimal solution for numerous applications that require precise spatial light modulation. 【Features】 ■ Resolution: WUXGA (1920 x 1200) ■ 10-bit (1024 levels) ■ Excellent phase stability (~0.001π rad.) ■ Frame rate: x2 (120 Hz) ■ Memory function ■ Trigger input & output

• Other optical parts

The "HSL-2100" is a wavelength-swept light source for SS-OCT configured using a polygon scanner. With high reproducibility and linearity, it does not require k-trigger for data acquisition, allowing for a simpler overall system configuration. This achieves high stability and low cost. 【Features】 ■ Wavelength band of 1.31μm ■ Wide wavelength tunable range (170nm @ 1.31μm band) ■ Selectable scan speeds (3kHz to 50kHz) ■ High linearity and reproducibility ■ Operable with standard data acquisition cards *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

The "HSL-20" is a light source that is smaller and capable of high-speed scanning compared to conventional technologies, thanks to MEMS technology. Our unique design allows for stable high-speed scanning at a maximum of 100kHz. Additionally, this product is equipped with built-in "k-trigger" and "start-trigger" for synchronization with the system. 【Features】 ■ Wavelength band of 1.31μm ■ Our proprietary MEMS technology ■ Wide bandwidth & long coherence length ■ Built-in k-trigger ■ Unidirectional scanning *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

We offer "probes" that can be used as custom options for the SS-OCT system and OEM products. We have a variety of probes in our lineup, including the "handheld type," which is used by pressing it against the sample, and the "microscope type," which allows for measurements while confirming the measurement position. 【Features】 ■ Handheld Type - Measures by pressing against the sample held in hand - Distance to the measurement object can be changed with attachments, enabling 3D measurements ■ Microscope Type - High-precision sample positioning using an XYZ stage - Allows for measurements while confirming the measurement position *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

This catalog features products handled by Santec, a pioneer in optical technology. We offer a variety of products, including the SS-OCT systems 'IVS-1000/200', which can be used in various fields and applications, and the all-in-one portable SS-OCT system 'IVS-300'. Our light sources not only enable high-speed, high-resolution, and high-sensitivity OCT but are also widely adopted in many diagnostic devices due to their high reliability. [Featured Products (Excerpt)] ■ SS-OCT System 'IVS-1000/200' ■ SS-OCT System 'IVS-300' ■ OCT Probe ■ Wavelength Swept Light Source for SS-OCT 'HSL-20' ■ Wavelength Swept Light Source for SS-OCT 'HSL-2100' *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Image Processing Software
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Santec's OCT system "Inner Vision" is a device that can be used in various fields and applications, including research purposes and foundational studies for commercialization. OCT utilizes the interference of backscattered light in the near-infrared spectrum, allowing for real-time visualization of internal structures without the need to extract or damage biological samples, even if they are not transparent in the visible range, unlike electron microscopes or stereo microscopes. It is expected to be a next-generation tomographic measurement device following X-ray CT, MRI, and ultrasound, as well as confocal microscopy. Santec's OCT employs the principle of Swept Source OCT (also known as Optical Frequency Domain Imaging or OFDI), enabling high-sensitivity and high-speed imaging, which allows for real-time high-resolution imaging. An optional LabVIEW operating software is also included, allowing for customization by the customer.

• Image Processing Software