Chillers for Semiconductor Lasers

Chillers and Heat Exchangers from BV Thermal Systems used in the Semiconductor Industry

The term Semiconductor Lasers is rather broad and encompassing because of the variety of different semiconductor lasers spanning many different applications such as:

  • Small edge-emitting laser diodes
  • External cavity diode lasers
  • Monolithic and external-cavity lower power
  • Broad Area laser diodes
  • High-power diode bars
  • High-power stacked diode bars
  • Surface emitting lasers
  • Optically pumped surface emitting external cavity
  • Quantum cascade

High-powered lasers generate substantial amounts of heat and thereby require effective and accurate cooling to prevent overheating of critical components.  It is not uncommon for lasers to produce up to 55 kw of waste heat.  Removing the waste heat prevents the wavelength from increasing which can compromise the performance of the laser.  The diode laser wavelength increases with an increase in temperature and therefore the temperature must be accurately maintained.  The self-contained BV Thermal Systems Chillers for Semiconductor Lasers lasers remove heat from laser heat-dissipating components and maintain the laser temperature to insure the high quality and life of the laser.

Designed, engineered, manufactured and thoroughly tested in the United States the recirculating chillers for semiconductor lasers are totally customizable to meet the cooling requirements for your laser.  With the largest selection of options in the industry, the Chillers for Semiconductor Lasers may be designed and manufactured to your exact requirements and specifications.

Standard features as a hot gas by-pass which allows for greater stability and thermal protection for the pump, motor and compressor are included. With simplicity in design and operation, the BV Thermal Systems Chillers for Semiconductor Lasers are designed to provide years of reliable and accurate liquid temperature control.

  • Environmentally friendly CFC refrigerant
  • Corrosion free wetted surfaces
  • Full featured PID controller with easy Auto-tuning
  • External pressure – flow adjustment
  • One positive displacement pump on 60Hz
  • Adjustable High & Low Temperature Alarms
  • Cooling output indicator
  • Liquid filled pressure gauges
  • O-Ring seal fittings
  • High efficiency stainless steel plate heat exchanger
  • Refrigerant receiver with access valve
  • Remote status signal

MODEL MC025 MC033 MC050 MC075 MC100 MC150 MC200
Cooling Capacity 828 watts @ 20°C 1073 watts @ 20°C 1764 watts @ 20°C 2393 watts @ 20°C 3163 watts @ 20°C 4895 watts @ 20°C 7000 watts @ 20°C
Stability ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C
Temperature Range +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c
Pump 2.2 GPM to 99 PSI 2.2 GPM to 99 PSI 2.2 GPM to 99 PSI 2.2 GPM to 99 PSI 2.2 GPM to 99 PSI 4.0 GPM to 99 PSI 4.0 GPM to 99 PSI
Reservoir Volume 1.3 gal 1.3 gal 1.3 gal 1.3 gal 2 gal 2 gal 7 gal
Dimensions (w x d x h) in 14.5 x 22 x 29 14.5 x 22 x 29 14.5 x 22 x 29 14.5 x 22 x 29 36 x 27 x 29.75 36 x 27 x 29.75 38 x 32 x 39
Power Requirements 115V, 9A 115V, 12A 200-230V, 8A 200-230V, 10A 200-230V, 12A 200-230V, 20A 200-230V, 17A
Weight (lbs) 130 130 142 180 258 270 404


 

MODEL MC300 MC400 MC500 MC600 MC800 MC1000 MC1500
Cooling Capacity 10,000 watts @ 20°C 12,800 watts @ 20°C 16,400 watts @ 20°C 20,000 watts @ 20°C 26,000 watts @ 20°C 34,500 watts @ 20°C 52,000 watts @ 20°C
Stability ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C
Temperature Range +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c +5°c to +35°c
Pump 4.0 GPM to 99 PSI 10 GPM to 40 PSI 10 GPM to 40 PSI 10 GPM to 40 PSI 10 GPM to 40 PSI 10 GPM to 40 PSI 20 GPM to 40 PSI
Reservoir Volume 7 gal 7 gal 7 gal 7 gal 7 gal 7 gal 7 gal
Dimensions (w x d x h) in 38.5 x 32 x 39 48.5 x 33 x 48 48.5 x 33 x 48 65 x 45 x 42.25 65 x 45 x 42.25 65 x 45 x 42.25 65 x 45 x 42.25
Power Requirements 200-230V, 20A 200-230V-3, 16A 200-230V-3, 20A 200-230V-3, 22A 200-230V-3, 26A 460V-3, 20A 460V-3, 28A
Weight (lbs) 442 484 531 720 825 955 1100