For more information contact:
Reuven Silverman, General Manager, Ophir Photonics, reuven.silverman@mks.com
Shari Worthington, PR, sharilee@telesian.com

MKS Announces Ophir^® 150K-W High Accuracy, Very High-Power Laser Sensor for Industrial and Defense Applications

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December 18, 2024 – Andover, MA – MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir^® 150K-W Very High Power Laser Sensor for measuring very high power levels up to 150kW with exceptional accuracy and dependable performance. This water-cooled, calorimetric sensor measures powers from 10kW to 150kW over the spectral range of 900-1100nm. Extremely low back reflection of <0.5% ensures operational safety. Incorporating a beam dump and measurement unit, the 150K-W Sensor is designed to address the growing need for higher power in applications, such as high-power fiber laser development and testing, directed energy systems, and cutting and drilling in industrial production.”Directed energy and industrial applications, such as cutting, are driving demand for higher-power lasers, yet to-date there has been no dependable solution for power levels above 120kW,” said Reuven Silverman, General Manager, Ophir Photonics Products. “The Ophir 150K-W Very High Power Laser Sensor takes high power measurements to the next level. It provides R&D and production teams at high power laser manufacturers and directed energy weapons developers with accurate and dependable results. Whether integrated into third-party systems or used with  user-friendly Ophir software, the sensor is a powerful tool for very high power laser measurements, delivering reliability and operational efficiency.”

The Ophir 150K-W Very High Power Sensor includes two components: a beam dump to handle high-power laser absorption and heat dissipation, and a unit to measure power levels. The measurement unit is equipped with an RS232 interface and a “Smart Connector” interface that operates with the company’s Centauri, StarBright, StarLite and other Ophir smart displays; Juno and Juno+ compact USB PC interfaces; Juno-RS, Pulsar, and Quasar virtual power and energy meters; and EA-1 Ethernet adapter.

The 150K-W Very High Power Sensor is designed with flexibility in mind. Cooling options include the use of tap water or deionized (DI) water. The sensor features a 200mm aperture. A lightweight unit, the sensor measures 520 x 545 x 750mm and weighs under 60kg without water.

Availability
The Ophir 150K-W Very High Power Laser Sensor is available now.

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About MKS Instruments
MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.

About the Ophir Brand
Ophir is a brand within the MKS Photonics Solutions Division. The Ophir product portfolio consists of laser and LED measurement products, including laser power and energy meters, laser beam profilers measuring femto-watt to hundred-kilowatt lasers, high-performance IR and visible optical elements, IR thermal imaging lenses and zoom lenses for defense and commercial applications, OEM and replacement high-quality optics and sub-assemblies for CO₂ and high-power fiber laser material processing applications. Ophir products enhance our customers’ capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, advanced electronics and specialty industrial markets. For more information, visit www.ophiropt.com.