Hamamatsu Introduces A Mercury-Free UV Light Source With Highintensity Output

Hamamatsu Corporation has introduced its ecofriendly UVCL product line, which are mercury-free light sources that output UV light with higher intensity than a UV-LED. The UVCL has a compact housing (30 x 53 x 73 mm) that encloses a UV-emitting source and its power supply. It offers on/off external control and a long service life of 5,000 hours. The UVCL serves as an excellent UV light source for fluorescence, environmental analysis, and UV curing applications.

First to be released in the UVCL lineup is the L12848-305. This UVCL emits UV light from 290 nm to 400 nm, with a peak at 305 nm. The L12848-305’s UV emission around 305-310 nm is approximately 8 times higher than that of a 310 nm UV-LED, and is also highly stable with low fluctuation and drift values.

The UVCL lineup will expand in the near future with the release of the L12848-265 model, which emits UV light from 220 nm to 400 nm, with peak emission at 265 nm.

For more information about the UVCL, visit http://www.hamamatsu.com.

About Hamamatsu Corporation
Hamamatsu Corporation is the North American subsidiary of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (Japan), a leading manufacturer of devices for the generation and measurement of infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light. These devices include photodiodes, photomultiplier tubes, scientific light sources, infrared detectors, photoconductive detectors, and image sensors. The parent company is dedicated to the advancement of photonics through extensive research. This corporate philosophy results in state-of-the-art products which are used throughout the world in scientific, industrial, and commercial applications.