The document describes a high stability Mercury-Xenon Lamp that provides high intensity and radiant energy in the ultraviolet region. It is suitable for applications such as semiconductor inspection, blood analysis, and UV curing.
The Hamamatsu BiDL2421 WA Super-Quiet Mercury-Xenon Lamp is designed for precision measurement applications requiring stable, high-intensity deep UV light. It combines the spectral characteristics of xenon and mercury lamps, offering instantaneous start-up and restart. The lamp features a specially developed cathode to minimize erosion, ensuring negligible arc point shift and long operational life. Applications include wafer inspection, semiconductor annealing, and UV curing. The lamp requires a stabilized power supply for optimal performance.
| Fluctuation (p-p) | 1.0 % (Typ.) 2.0 % (Max.) |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed Life | 500 h to 1000 h |
| Arc Point Shift | 0.1 mm (Max.) |
The guaranteed life is 500 to 1000 hours, and the average life is 1000 to 2000 hours.
Applications include wafer inspection, semiconductor annealing, fluorescent microscope, blood analyzer, UV curing for epoxies, interferometer, refractometer, and microfilm enlarger.