Mini
Compact Autocorrelator

Compact Autocorrelator

Mini is the perfect pulse duration measurement tool in a compact size
and with high sensitivity.

▪ Wavelength coverage from 250 nm to 3200 nm depending on Optics set▪ Compact design for minimum space requirements and easy portability▪ UV measurements without cross-correlation▪ Ultra-precise delay resolution▪ Interferometric and intensity autocorrelation (Mini PD) or interferometric and hybrid intensity
autocorrelation (Mini TPA)
Gaussian, Sech2, and Lorentzian fitting routines
Including software and USB interface
TCP/IP remote control with standardized command set for easy programming
NIST traceable calibration
Stable protective carrying case▪
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... Compact Autocorrelator for Routine Tasks

Two models available

Mini TPA - Exchangable Detectors
The APE Mini TPA benefits from the two-photon absorption principle.
This eliminates the need of SHG crystal angle tuning and makes thewavelength tuning process unnecessary. Various exchangeable Optics
Sets to cover a wide wavelength range are available for the Mini TPA.

UV

250-400

VIS

400-700

NIR

700-1250

IR1250-2100

Ext. IR2000-3200

Mini PD - Detector not exchangable
The Mini PD is available with for different wavelength ranges(pre-installed, not exchangeable). It is ideal for lasers with afix wavelength or where the wavelength range is within one ofthe ranges below. Thus, the Mini PD is the most cost-effective
autocorrelator.
VIS 1

420-550

UV Range without CrossCorrelation

VIS 2

540-750NIR

700-1200IR

1100-1800

Together with an UV Optics Set, the Mini TPA provides pulse
width measurements in the UV range, from 250 nm to 400 nm —without the need for cross-correlation. Elimination of the crosscorrelation approach makes the data evaluation easier, by reducing
the conventional two-step measurement process to a single-stepapproach.

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Mini Specifications
Specifications

Mini TPA

Mini PD

Measurable Pulse Width Range

50 fs ... 3.5 ps;
Optional: down to 35 fs

50 fs ... 3.5 ps;
Optional: down to 10 fs

Available Optics Sets

Exchangeable Optics sets of TPA-type

Fixed Optics set of PD-type - not exchangeable

Wavelength Range

UV 250 ... 400 nm;
VIS 400 ... 700 nm;
NIR 700 ... 1250 nm;
IR 1250 ... 2100 nm;
Ext. IR 2000 ... 3200 nm

VIS 1 420 ... 550 nm;
VIS 2 540 ... 750 nm;
NIR 700 ... 1200 nm;
IR 1100 ... 1800 nm(Fixed range to be specified on order)

Type of Measurement Mode

Collinear intensity

Non-collinear intensity, collinear interferometricMeasurement Mode Switching

NoYes

Sensitivity*

Depending on Optics set, typically 0.1 W2;UV range < 500 W2

Depending on Optics set, typically 1 W2SHG Tuning for Phase Matching

Not required

Software aided

Max Input Power

0.3 W or 5 µJ (whichever results in lowervalue)

0.5 W (e.g. oscillator with a rep. rate of approx.
70 MHz) or 5 µJ (e.g. amplified systems)

Recommended Repetition Rate

> 300 Hz;For UV only: upper limit 2 MHz> 300 Hz

Further Specifications
Input Polarization

Linear horizontal, vertical available as option

Input Aperture

6 mm (free-space)

Input Beam Coupling

Free-space; Optional: fiber coupling FC/PC, FC/APC, SMA

Beam Input Height

86 … 150 mm; Optional 50 mm

SoftwareIncluded; Real-time display of pulse width and different fitting routines

Fitting Routine

Gaussian, Sech2, Lorentz

Connection

USB

Remote Control

Possible via TCP/IP (SCPI command set)

CalibrationNIST traceable calibration certificate includedOptions▪ Various Optics Sets
▪ Short pulse option▪ Fiber coupling▪ Input polarization rotator

Dimensions and PowerDimensions

160 x 220 (or 140**) x 155 mm (W/H/L) See appendix for technical drawings

Power

95 ... 240 V, 50 ... 60 Hz, 60 W

* Measured sensitivity including Optics Set is defined as average power times peak power of the incident pulses PAV * Ppeak** Optional for 50 mm input beam height3

Appendix Technical Drawings

All Dimensions in mmMiniCompactautocorrelator

Optional Reduced Beam Input Height Version

Standard Version

95
50

86 ... 150

103.5

Beam input

202.580173

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Contact
APE Angewandte Physik & Elektronik GmbH〒336-0017 埼玉県さいたま市南区南浦和 1-2-17

Plauener Str. 163-165|Haus N|13053 Berlin|Germany

TEL:048-871-0067 FAX:048-871-0068

T: +49 30 986 011-30

F: +49 30 986 011-333

E: sales@ape-berlin.de

www.ape-berlin.dee-mail:voc@phototechnica.co.jp© APE GmbH | Rev. 4.1.1 | Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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