Ams Osram's cyan laser diode speeds up DNA sequencing
Ams Osram has extended its portfolio of high-power lasers with an extra bright 488nm cyan-coloured laser diode for life science applications.
The new PLT5 488HB_EP diode achieves 300 milliwatts of output power, representing a fivefold increase in optical performance and an improvement in efficiency of more than 40 percent compared to its predecessor.
This increased optical power output enables higher measurement precision and accelerated processing of biological samples, according to Ams Osram. 488nm laser diodes are essential to modern diagnostics for biological samples such as blood, serum, and plasma analyses, as well as flow cytometry, and DNA sequencing.
“Our 488nm laser diode delivers exceptional optical performance, ensuring reliable analysis while reducing power consumption. It is thus the perfect choice for precision-critical applications—whether in laboratories, hospital settings, or forensic facilities. This diode stands out due to its low noise, broad modulation bandwidth, and top-notch beam quality”, says Winfried Schwedler, marketing manager at Ams Osram.
While designed for life science research, the cyan laser diode is also suitable for other applications. One is broadening the colour gamut in stage and stadium lighting to create vibrant, eye-catching visual effects. In the field of fluorescence microscopy, the specific 488nm wavelength offers improved visibility, enabling the clearer visualisation of fine details that may be difficult to detect with conventional light sources.
