Description
- Model: 5517C
- Brand: AGILENT (Agilent Technologies, now part of Keysight Technologies)
- Series: AGILENT 5517 Series Helium-Neon Laser
- Core Function: Precision dual-frequency interferometry light source
- Type: Class II Helium-Neon (He-Ne) Laser Head
- Basic Introduction: High-stability red laser head for precision measurement and interferometry applications.
- Key Application: Provide stable laser light for high-precision displacement and surface measurement.
- System Compatibility: Integrates with VME, PC-based systems and Keysight 5501A/5527A systems.

5517C
Product Specifications
- Model: 5517C
- Type: Class II Helium-Neon (He-Ne) Laser Head
- Brand: AGILENT (Agilent Technologies, now part of Keysight Technologies)
- Series: AGILENT 5517 Series Helium-Neon Laser
- Laser Type: Helium-Neon (He-Ne) gas laser
- Wavelength: 633 nm (red laser)
- Minimum Output Power: > 180 µW (optional higher power available)
- Maximum Output Power: 1 mW
- Reference Frequency: 2.4 to 3.0 MHz
- Power Supply: +15 V ±0.3 V (max 3.0 A); -15 V ±0.3 V (max 0.3 A)
- Warm-up Time: 90 minutes (with fan connected to vent body)
- Beam Diameter: 6 mm (optional 3 mm/9 mm with different options)
- Beam Height: 79.5 ± 1.0 mm
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Weight: Approx. 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
- MTBF: > 50,000 hours (typical)
- Certifications: CE, RoHS
Product Features
- High Stability: 2 ppb vacuum wavelength stability (1 hour); 20 ppb lifetime stability for accurate measurement.
- High Accuracy: ±0.1 ppm wavelength accuracy standard; ±0.02 ppm with optional calibration.
- Long Service Life: Typical MTBF > 50,000 hours, ensuring reliable long-term operation.
- Flexible Beam Options: Beam diameter available in 3 mm, 6 mm or 9 mm to meet diverse application needs.
- High Compatibility: Works seamlessly with VME, PC-based systems and Keysight 5501A/5527A systems.
- Fast Motion Adaptability: Supports maximum linear velocity up to 696 mm/s for high-speed measurement scenarios.
- Class II Laser Safety: Complies with Class II laser safety standards, ensuring safe operation.
- Optional Power Upgrades: Available higher power options (300 µW, 240 µW, 400 µW) for specific requirements.
- Stable Output: Continuous wave (CW) laser emission with low noise for consistent measurement results.
- Easy Integration: Integrated laser head with control unit, convenient for system installation and deployment.
Product Uses
- Precision Interferometry: Provide stable laser light for dual-frequency interferometry measurements.
- Displacement Measurement: Enable high-precision displacement and vibration measurement of objects.
- Surface Topography Analysis: Support measurement of surface flatness, roughness and microstructures.
- High-Speed Motion Monitoring: Adapt to fast-motion scenarios like semiconductor lithography and flat panel manufacturing.
- System Integration: Integrate with VME/PC-based systems for automated measurement and data analysis.
- Three-Axis Measurement: Compatible with three-axis interferometers (with option 009) for multi-dimensional measurement.
- Quality Control: Ensure dimensional accuracy of precision components in manufacturing processes.
Application Fields
- Semiconductor Industry: Semiconductor lithography, microcomponent measurement and quality control.
- Precision Manufacturing: Precision machinery processing, flat panel display manufacturing and optical component production.
- Scientific Research: Physics, materials science and nanotechnology research requiring high-precision measurement.
- Optical Industry: Optical surface measurement, lens calibration and interferometric testing.
- Automated Testing: Automated measurement systems for precision equipment and electronic components.
- Metrology: High-precision dimensional metrology and calibration of measurement instruments.
- Aerospace: Precision measurement of aerospace components and structural testing.
- Medical Equipment: Precision measurement for medical devices and optical medical instruments.
