Chilas VT3 – 680 nm tunable laser
The Chilas VT3 is a 680 nm external cavity laser (ECL) in a standard 14-pin butterfly package, offering ultra-narrow linewidth performance and a tuning range of 20 nm. Designed for OEM integration, the VT3 suits customers working in quantum optics, spectroscopy, and sensing who need a compact, high-coherence visible laser component.

Key features
- Ultra-narrow linewidth
- 14-pin butterfly package with PM pigtail (FC/APC)
- Tuning range 20 nm around 680 nm
- Built-in TEC for temperature stabilisation
- SMSR > 40 dB
- Proven long-term stability
Applications
- Quantum optics and atom cooling
- Spectroscopy
- Gas sensing
- OEM laser integration
Optical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Fiber output power | > 3 mW |
| Center wavelength | 685 +/- 5 nm |
| SMSR | > 40 dB |
| Intrinsic linewidth | < 10 kHz |
| FSR | > 10 nm |
Ordering Information
• Minimum order quantity: 10 units
Need fewer than 10? We understand that’s not always possible, get in touch and we’ll see what we can do.
• Looking for a complete laser module?
The CF3 is a bare component for OEM integration. If you need a ready-to-use module with electronics, software control, full connectivity, and no moving parts, you might want to take a look at our standard laser products:
→ ATLAS 1550 — C-band narrow linewidth tunable laser module
→ COMET — C-band swept source laser module
→ POLARIS — frequency-stabilized single-frequency laser module


