FX-4400
High Output Xenon Flashlamp
D A T A S H E E T
Description
The new FX-4400 Light Source from
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics is a
compact, high-output, long-life pulsed
xenon flashlamp that offers
exceptional arc stability, microsecond
pulse durations and a high-intensity
continuous line spectrum from the
deep UV to the far IR.
The lamp utilizes an integral parabolic
reflector to provide a collimated output
beam and is capable of operating at
up to 60 Watts average power. This
new design measures approximately
the same size as our traditional pulsed
xenon lamps, yet provides up to 20X
the light output intensity. This allows
customers the option of either taking
advantage of the greatly increased
light output or operating the FX-4400
at a reduced input energy for
increased lamp life and stability.
Lamp life exceeds 1 billion flashes,
when operating at an input energy of
up to 0.5 Joules per flash. The
maximum flash rate is 1 kHz for an
input energy of 60 milliJoules.
Several window materials are
available to provide customers with
transmission output ranging from
160nm to 20 microns.
PerkinElmer will work closely with
OEM's to customize the light source
and related electronics to meet the
most demanding applications.
Also, our broad technical expertise in
light sources, optics, detectors, light
management and signal processing
allows us to work with and provide
OEM's with unique Sensor solutions
that generate, control and measure
light.
Features
· Up to 20x the output intensity of
traditional xenon style lamps
· Exceptional arc stability
· Long Life
· Continuous spectrum UV-VIS-IR
· Collimated Output beam
· Ideal for use with Optical Lenses and
Fiber Bundles
· Low optical noise
· Microsecond flash durations
· Various window materials
(transmissions ranging from 160nm
to 20 microns)
· High repetition flash rates
· No Warm-up period required
· Compact size
Optoelectronics
Preliminary Data
FX-4400 High Output Xenon Flashlamp
Energy per flash (joules)1
Average Power (Watts)2
Voltage (Volts)
Flash Rate (Hz)3
Life (flashes)4
Output Stability5
Lite Pac
Power Supply
1.0 Max
60
400 - 1000
1000
> 1 x 109
< 3%
FYD-4400
PS4400
Electrical Specifications (all lamps)
Lamp Type
FX-4400
FX-4401
FX-4402
FX-4403
Spectral
Distribution
275 - 2000+
190 - 2000+
160 - 4000
600 - 20,000
Window
Material
Borosilicate
UV Glass
Sapphire
ZnSe
Electrical Specifications (all lamps)
Notes:
1) Input Energy or E = ½CV2 where E = Discharge Energy (Joules)
C = Discharge Capacitor Value
V = Discharge Voltage
The lamp is capable of an input energy higher than 1.0 J/Flash but
long life can not be guaranteed.
2) Maximum Average Power or PAVE = EF where
PAVE = Average Power (Watts)
E = Discharge Energy
F = Rate of flashes in pulses per second
Additional cooling required when operating above 40 Watts.
3) Flash rate must be set so as not to exceed 60-Watts Average
Power. (See Note 2) To operate the lamp at greater than 1000Hz
consult with a PerkinElmer Product Specialist.
4) Life is primarily a function of input energy per flash (E = ½CV2 )
but is also influenced by average power and peak current. See
curves on this page for typical lamp performance.
5) Typical for most operating conditions. Lamp output stability is
dependent on a number of variables including input energy, flash rate,
optics design, Lite Pac and Power Supply.
Arc Gap
Reflector Geometry
Weight
Window Diameter
0.060 inch (1.5mm)
Parabolic Y2 = 0.5X inches
125 Grams
1.0 Inch (25.4mm)
Physical Dimensions
Ø0.13
1 PL
Ø0.08