Mightex BLS-series BioLED light sources are modularized fully-customizable turn-key solutions for optogenetics, fluorescence excitation, and other biophotonics applications. Precisely-timed and high-intensity light pulses are required in optogenetics experiments to activate channelrhodopsins (ChR2, ChR1 etc.) and halorhodopsins (NpHR) in order to excite and inhibit neurons. To meet these requirements, Mightex has developed a proprietary “IntelliPulsing” technology to allow BLS-series sources to output significantly higher power in pulse mode than what the LEDs are rated for in CW mode.
Features:
* High output power
* Broad wavelength selections in VIS, UV and NIR
* Interchangeable liquid lightguides or fiber bundles
* Compact, machined metal housing with integrated heat sink
* Multiple mounting features for lab and OEM applications
* Locking electrical connector
Type-A BLS-GCS (passively cooled with no cooling fan)
Type-B BLS-GCS (with a cooling fan)
| Part Number (1) | Wavelength Code | Type (2) | Description | Wavelength (nm) | Iop(mA) | Vop(V) | Typical Radiant
Flux (mW) (3) |
| GCS-0310-03-xxxx | 0310 | A | DUV 310nm | 310 | 350 | 5.8 | 18 |
| GCS-0325-03-xxxx | 0325 | A | DUV 325nm | 325 | 500 | 5.4 | 9 |
| GCS-0340-02-xxxx | 0340 | A | DUV 340nm | 340 | 500 | 4.3 | 12 |
| GCS-0365-04-xxxx | 0365 | A | UV 365nm | 365 | 1000 | 3.65 | 220 |
| GCS-0365-13-xxxx | 0365 | B | UV 365nm, 13W | 365 | 3500 | 3.85 | 950 |
| GCS-0380-03-xxxx | 0380 | A | UV 380nm, 3W | 380 | 1000 | 3.2 | 80 |
| GCS-0385-04-xxxx | 0385 | A | UV 385nm | 385 | 1000 | 3.65 | 300 |
| GCS-0385-07-xxxx | 0385 | B | UV 385nm, 7W | 385 | 500 | 15 | 330 |
| GCS-0385-11-xxxx | 0385 | B | UV 385nm, 11W | 385 | 700 | 15.5 | 410 |
| GCS-0385-13-xxxx | 0385 | B | UV 385nm, 13W | 385 | 3500 | 3.75 | 1180 |
| GCS-0390-03-xxxx | 0390 | A | UV 390nm | 390 | 1000 | 3.1 | 165 |
| GCS-0395-03-xxxx | 0395 | A | UV 395nm | 395 | 1000 | 3.1 | 180 |
| GCS-0400-03-xxxx | 0400 | A | UV 400nm, 3W | 400 | 1000 | 3.1 | 175 |
| GCS-0405-03-xxxx | 0405 | A | UV 405nm | 405 | 1000 | 3 | 215 |
| GCS-0410-03-xxxx | 0410 | A | 410nm | 410 | 1000 | 3 | 210 |
| GCS-0415-03-xxxx | 0415 | A | 415nm | 415 | 1000 | 3 | 210 |
| GCS-0430-02-xxxx | 0430 | A | 430nm | 430 | 500 | 3.8 | 130 |
| GCS-0455-04-xxxx | 0455 | A | Royal Blue | 455 | 1000 | 3.9 | 165 |
| GCS-0470-04-xxxx | 0470 | A | Blue | 470 | 1000 | 3.9 | 130 |
| GCS-0470-15-xxxx | 0470 | B | Blue, 15W | 470 | 1000 | 15 | 400 |
| GCS-0471-04-xxxx | 0471 | A | Blue | 471 | 350 | 3 | 95 |
| GCS-0490-01-xxxx | 0490 | A | 490nm | 490 | 350 | 3.5 | 85 |
| GCS-0505-04-xxxx | 0505 | A | Cyan | 505 | 1000 | 3.9 | 30 |
| GCS-0505-12-xxxx | 0505 | B | Cyan | 505 | 1000 | 12.2 | 200 |
| GCS-0530-04-xxxx | 0530 | A | Green | 530 | 1000 | 3.9 | 60 |
| GCS-0530-15-xxxx | 0530 | B | Green, 15W | 530 | 1000 | 15 | 180 |
| GCS-0560-02-xxxx | 0560 | A | 560nm, broadband | 560 | 700 | 2.9 | 120 |
| GCS-0590-03-xxxx | 0590 | A | Amber | 590 | 1000 | 3.2 | 35 |
| GCS-0617-03-xxxx | 0617 | A | Red-Orange | 617 | 1000 | 3 | 100 |
| GCS-0617-10-xxxx | 0617 | B | Red-Orange, 10W | 617 | 1000 | 10.8 | 175 |
| GCS-0625-03-xxxx | 0625 | A | Red | 625 | 1000 | 3 | 100 |
| GCS-0625-07-xxxx | 0625 | B | Red, 7W | 625 | 700 | 9.6 | 200 |
| GCS-0700-01-xxxx | 0700 | A | 700nm | 700 | 500 | 2.1 | 35 |
| GCS-0720-01-xxxx | 0720 | A | 720nm | 720 | 600 | 2.2 | 50 |
| GCS-0810-02-xxxx | 0810 | A | 810nm | 810 | 800 | 2.2 | 80 |
| GCS-0850-02-xxxx | 0850 | A | 850nm | 850 | 1000 | 2.1 | 125 |
| GCS-0870-01-xxxx | 0870 | A | 870nm | 870 | 700 | 1.9 | 75 |
| GCS-0910-02-xxxx | 0910 | A | 910nm | 910 | 1000 | 1.9 | 80 |
| GCS-0940-02-xxxx | 0940 | A | 940nm | 940 | 1000 | 2.4 | 125 |
| GCS-0980-01-xxxx | 0980 | A | 980nm | 980 | 500 | 1.4 | 20 |
| GCS-3000-03-xxxx | 3000 | A | Warm White | 3,000K | 1000 | 2.8 | 80 |
| GCS-3000-12-xxxx | 3000 | B | Warm White, 12W | 3,000K | 1000 | 12 | 240 |
| GCS-4000-04-xxxx | 4000 | A | Warm White | 4,000K | 1000 | 3.9 | 95 |
| GCS-5500-04-xxxx | 5500 | A | Cool White | 5,500K | 1000 | 3.9 | 95 |
| GCS-5500-12-xxxx | 5500 | B | Cool White, 12W | 5,500K | 1000 | 12 | 300 |
| GCS-6500-04-xxxx | 6500 | A | Glacier White | 6,500K | 1000 | 3.6 | 95 |
| GCS-6500-15-xxxx | 6500 | B | Glacier White, 15W | 6,500K | 1000 | 15 | 300 |
Type-H BLS-GCS (super high-power, with a cooling fan)
| Part Number (1) | Wavelength Code | Type (2) | Description | Peak Wavelength (nm) | Iop(A) | Vop(V) | Typical Radiant
Flux (mW) (3) |
| GCS-0365-48-xxxx | 0365 | H | UV 365nm, 50W | 365 | 12 | 3.9 | 1300 |
| GCS-0405-50-xxxx | 0405 | H | UV 405nm, 50W | 405 | 13 | 3.8 | 1500 |
| GCS-0470-50-xxxx | 0470 | H | Blue, 50W | 470 | 13 | 3.8 | 2000 |
| GCS-0525-60-xxxx | 0525 | H | Green, 60W | 525 | 13 | 4.6 | 800 |
| GCS-0560-68-xxxx | 0560 | H | 560nm Broadband, 70W | 560 | 18 | 3.8 | 1700 |
| GCS-0625-38-xxxx | 0625 | H | Red, 40W | 625 | 13 | 2.9 | 700 |
| GCS-0730-77-xxxx | 0730 | H | NIR, 80W | 730 | 18 | 5.9 | 1100 |
| GCS-6500-33-xxxx | 6500 | H | Glacier White, 30W | 6,500K | 9 | 3.7 | 1200 |
| GCS-6500-65-xxxx | 6500 | H | Glacier White, 65W | 6,500K | 18 | 3.7 | 2200 |
| Adapter Code | For Ferrule Diameter(mm) | For Ferrule Length(mm) |
| A0510 | 5 | ≥10 |
| A0610 | 6 | ≥10 |
| A0710 | 7 | ≥10 |
| A0810 | 8 | ≥10 |
| A0815 | 8 | ≥15 |
Note: (1). Maximum CW output achievable with a BLS-13000-1 control module. Measured at exiting end of a 1 meter long, 3mm-core 0.59 numerical aperture (NA) liquid light guide.
Lightguide Adapters (for Type-A BLS-GCS only)
