RIO Lasers is a U.S.-based manufacturer of highly stable single-frequency and narrow-linewidth laser sources headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and is part of Luna Innovations. The company is particularly known for its proprietary PLANEX™ technology, which enables external cavity lasers with extremely narrow linewidths, low phase noise, and excellent wavelength stability. Its products are widely used in fiber sensing, LiDAR, metrology, spectroscopy, coherent communications, as well as aerospace, defense, and security applications.
RIO Lasers - Industry Leading High Performance OEM Laser Supplier
1. PLANEX 1550 nm
The PLANEX™ series are high-performance single-frequency External Cavity Lasers (ECL) based on RIO’s proprietary planar technology. Combining a gain chip with a planar lightwave circuit (PLC) and Bragg grating, PLANEX lasers deliver up to 20 mW output power, ultra-low phase noise, low RIN, narrow linewidth, and excellent wavelength stability.
With a standard footprint and Telcordia-qualified reliability, PLANEX lasers offer an easy drop-in solution and combine the performance of fiber lasers with the compactness and cost efficiency of semiconductor lasers. They are ideal for fiber sensing, spectroscopy, LiDAR, and precision metrology applications requiring high accuracy and long-term stability.
Key Features
- Single longitudinal mode
- Narrow linewidth (< 1 kHz) with long coherence length
- Ultra-low phase noise and RIN
- Output Power: 10–20 mW
- Center Wavelength: 1530 - 1565 nm (ITU-T DWDM 100 GHz or custom)
- Wavelength tunability
- Exceptional wavelength stability over lifetime and temperature range
- SMF or PMF pigtail options
- CW, modulated, and pulsed operation modes
- Operating temperature range: -5 to +75 °C
- Telcordia GR-468 qualified
More information: PLANEX 1550nm Laser Diode - RIO Lasers
2. PLANEX 1064 nm
The PLANEX™ 1064 nm Laser Diode is a high-performance single-frequency External Cavity Laser (ECL) designed for OEM applications requiring narrow linewidth, low noise, and long-term wavelength stability. Based on RIO’s proprietary planar technology, the laser combines a gain chip with a planar lightwave circuit (PLC) incorporating a Bragg grating to achieve excellent coherence and frequency stability.
With up to 20 mW output power, low phase noise, low RIN, and a compact 14-pin butterfly package, the PLANEX™ 1064 nm offers a reliable and cost-effective alternative to conventional fiber lasers. It is ideally suited for applications such as laser seeding, SHG, OPOs, spectroscopy, LiDAR, and precision metrology.
Key Features
- Single longitudinal mode operation
- Center wavelength: 1064 nm
- Narrow linewidth with long coherence length
- Low phase noise and low RIN
- Excellent wavelength stability over lifetime and temperature
- Wavelength tunability
- Excellent side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR)
- Up to 20 mW output power
- Compact 14-pin butterfly package
- Low power dissipation
- SMF or PMF pigtail options
- RoHS compliant
More information: PLANEX 1064 nm Laser Diode - RIO Lasers
3. ORION 1550 nm
The ORION™ 1550 nm Laser Module is a compact, industry-proven single-frequency narrow-linewidth laser source designed for demanding OEM applications and continuous operation in harsh environments. It combines ultra-low phase noise, low RIN, sub-kHz linewidth, excellent wavelength stability, and high vibration resistance in a highly integrated module.
With support for 1530–1565 nm ITU-T DWDM wavelengths or custom wavelengths, SMF/PMF fiber options, and wavelength tuning capability, the ORION™ is optimized for applications requiring high precision and long-term stability, including fiber sensing, LiDAR, spectroscopy, metrology, RF/microwave photonics, and coherent communication systems.
Key Features
- Single longitudinal mode operation
- Ultra-low phase noise and RIN
- Narrow linewidth (<1 kHz) with long coherence length
- 1530–1565 nm C-band operation (ITU-T DWDM or custom wavelengths)
- Up to 20 mW output power
- Excellent wavelength stability over lifetime and temperature
- Mode-hop-free operation over lifetime and temperature range
- Wavelength tunability
- SMF or PMF pigtail options
- CW and fast frequency modulation operation
- Compact OEM module design for 24/7 operation
- Telcordia GR-468 qualified
- RoHS compliant
More information: ORION 1550 nm Laser Module - RIO Lasers
3. ORION 1064 nm
The ORION™ 1064 nm Laser Module is a compact, high-performance single-frequency narrow-linewidth laser source designed for OEM applications requiring excellent stability, low noise, and long-term reliability. Based on RIO’s proven PLANEX™ technology platform, the ORION combines low phase noise, low RIN, narrow linewidth, and exceptional wavelength stability in a highly integrated module.
With up to 20 mW output power, SMF/PMF fiber options, wavelength tunability, and standard communication interfaces for monitoring and control, the ORION™ enables easy integration into advanced optical systems. It is ideally suited for applications such as laser seeding, SHG, OPOs, spectroscopy, LiDAR, and precision metrology.
Key Features
- Single longitudinal mode operation
- Center wavelength: 1064 nm
- Narrow linewidth with long coherence length
- Ultra-low phase noise and RIN
- Up to 20 mW output power
- Excellent wavelength stability over lifetime and temperature
- Wavelength tunability
- Excellent side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR)
- CW and fast frequency modulation options
- SMF or PMF pigtail options
- Compact, self-contained OEM laser module
- Low power dissipation
- External monitoring and control via SPI, RS-232, or RS-485
- RoHS compliant
More information: ORION 1064 nm Laser Module - RIO Lasers
Additional Products:
RIO Lasers offers a range of advanced laser solutions based on its ultra-low-noise, narrow-linewidth technology. The ORION™ 1550 nm Laser Source provides a turnkey solution with <1 kHz linewidth, low phase noise, and up to 20 mW output power for precision applications such as fiber sensing, LIDAR, and metrology. For applications requiring higher optical power, the GRANDE™ 1550 nm High Power Laser Module combines ORION™ technology with an integrated EDFA to deliver up to 2 W while maintaining excellent coherence and stability. The Optical Phase Lock Loop (OPLL) extends RIO’s laser platform with active frequency stabilization and phase locking capabilities for advanced applications in coherent systems, RF photonics, and precision measurement.
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