PLS Series

Application & Methods PLS Series Sub-Nanosecond Pulsed LEDs AVAILABLE WAVELENGTHS SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL DOWNLOADS KEY BENEFITS Wavelengths Specifications Type PLS 355* PLS 575** Wavelength 355 ± 10 nm 575 ± 10 nm Average power at 10 MHz 1.0 μW without filter 0.5 μW with colored glass filter 1.0 μW with bandpass filter*** 3.0 μW without filter Spectral width < 10 nm < 20 nm Pulse width (typ.) 900 ps < 1.3 ns PLS 370**** PLS 400** PLS 450 PLS 600 370 ± 10 nm 400 ± 10 nm 460 ± 10 nm 600 ± 10 nm Average power at 40 MHz 10 μW with bandpass filter*** 50 μW without filter 80 μW without filter 40 μW with bandpass filter*** 20 μW without filter 12 μW with bandpass filter*** 20 nm with bandpass filter*** 20 nm without filter 40 nm without filter 30 nm with bandpass filter*** 20 nm without filter 18 nm with bandpass filter*** 800 ps Download the datasheet. * Supplied with a colored glass filter by default, a band-pass filter is available as an option for better performances. ** Emission is spectrally clean, no additional filter needed. *** Available as an option. **** Always supplied with a bandpass filter. All Information given here is reliable to our best knowledge. However, no responsibility is assumed for possible inaccuracies or omissions. Specifications and external appearances are subject to change without notice. High-Power Picosecond Excitation Across UV, Visible and IR Fast Sub-Nanosecond LED Excitation The PLS Series provides the fastest miniature sub-nanosecond pulsed LED sources available, delivering clean excitation with pulse widths down to 600 ps and repetition rates up to 40 MHz. Each LED head offers stable, maintenance-free operation and covers wavelengths from UV to the visible range, making the series a compact alternative to flash lamps or Argon-ion lasers. Seamless compatibility with PicoQuant’s PDL Series drivers ensures precise control of power and timing, while interchangeable heads allow flexible wavelength selection for a broad spectrum of scientific and industrial applications. Compatible Laser Driver with PLS The PLS Series integrates seamlessly with the Sepia PDL 828, Sepia PDL 810 and PDL 800-D. These drivers provide precise control of repetition rate and output power, ensuring reliable operation and straightforward integration into time-resolved measurement setups. Supporting Broad Scientific Methodologies With LED wavelengths spanning the UV to the visible range and delivering fast, stable sub-nanosecond pulses, the PLS Series adapts easily to different scientific fields. Their performance supports applications in life sciences, materials science, metrology, and quantum technologies, enabling robust excitation for a wide variety of time-resolved methods. Pulsed, Burst, and CW Modes Latest Blog Articles Advanced Laser Operation Modes Matching Applications & Methods​ Environmental Sensing Photocatalysis Semiconductor Research Technical Downloads