LDI-G2: THE NEXT GENERATION OF ILLUMINATION
Our new LDI-G2 Series unveils a major leap forward in precision illumination technology, building on the proven performance of our original LDI platform while introducing breakthrough improvements in control, stability, and power delivery. Designed for researchers pushing the limits of fluorescence and live-cell imaging, the LDI-G2 delivers the intensity, consistency and precision needed for today’s most demanding applications.
More Power. More Stability. More Precision.
Higher Power Density
for Faster, Brighter Imaging
Our new single 400µm fiber output design concentrates optical power into a smaller area, achieving significantly higher power density and more uniform illumination. The result: faster acquisition speeds, brighter signals, and greater excitation efficiency, without the need for additional homogenization optics.
This means researchers can now shorten exposure times while maintaining excellent signal-to-background ratios, accelerating imaging for high-content screening, super-resolution microscopy (STORM, PALM, DNA-PAINT), and deep-tissue or cleared-sample imaging.
Our stability means fluctuations aren’t introduced into your research.Â
Rock-Solid Stability
for Quantitative Confidence
With an upgraded active feedback control system, the LDI-G2 delivers 99.8% illumination stability, ensuring that observed signal changes reflect real biology—not fluctuations in the light source. Our unprecedented stability makes quantitative imaging and long time-lapse studies more reliable, all while aligning with QUAREP-LiMi WG1 quality standards for illumination stability.
Stable light output is essential for techniques such as calcium imaging, FRAP, FRET, and high-content screening, where any variability can skew results or mask real biological effects.
LDI-G2 gives researchers confidence that their data is driven by biology, not by fluctuations in instrumentation.
Finer Intensity Control
for Greater Experimental Precision
LDI-G2 introduces laser power control in 0.1% increments, ten times finer than the industry’s typical 1% step size. This allows researchers to finely adjust excitation levels for even the most light-sensitive samples, balancing signal strength with minimal photobleaching or phototoxicity. Whether imaging live embryos, performing optogenetics, or running overnight experiments, this level of control allows scientists to find the perfect illumination intensity for finely tuned, reproducible imaging.
LDI-G2 gives researchers ten times finer control for delicate experiments.
Who Benefits?
The LDI-G2 is the ideal microscopy illumination solution for:
- Cell Biologists imaging dynamic or delicate live samples
- Neuroscientists conducting optogenetic or calcium imaging experiments
- Microscopists using super-resolution methods (STORM, PALM, SIM)
- Core Facilities standardizing instrumentation under QUAREP-LiMi stability standards
- OEM System Developers seeking high-performance illumination for integrated imaging platforms
Our Light Engines Are Used Inside the Nation's Most Advanced Labs
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89 NORTH LDI-G2 Light Engine PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW
We offer a full range of LDI products, including laser lines at 488nm, 577nm, and into the NIR. Other laser lines are available upon request.
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| 405nm | 445nm | 470nm | 488nm | 520nm | 528nm | 555nm | 577nm | 640nm | 730nm | |
| LDI-G2-4 Series | 300 | 1000 | 900-1000 | 700 | 450-500 | 500 | ||||
| LDI-G2-5 Series | 450 | 1000 | 900-1000 | 700 | 450-500 | 1000 | 750 | |||
| LDI-G2-7 Series | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | 900-1000 | 500 | 450 | 700 | 450-500 | 500 | |
| LDI-G2-NIR Series | 450 | 1000 | 1000 | 900-1000 | 500 | 700 | 450-500 | 1000 | 750 | |
Units shown in the interior of the table above are milliwatts (mW) and are measured at the fiber.
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Looking for A Custom Solution?​
Innovative applications require innovative solutions. In addition to our standard LDI-G2 product line up, we provide custom LDI configurations to deliver the specific wavelengths and light delivery your application needs.
We deliver more than a light source. Our team of engineers and application experts are here to collaborate with you to meet your unique needs, tailoring a solution that brings your technology’s advantages to life.
With the pioneering performance characteristics of the LDI-G2 product line and our deep optical system expertise, 89 North is your ideal partner in translating innovation into performance.
Our Light Engines Are Peer Reviewed in Scientific Publications
We have over 240 citations in the world’s most prestigious scientific publications.
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Kyle Newton
Lateral line ablation by ototoxic compounds results in distinct rheotaxis profiles in larval zebrafish.
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Barth D. Grant
Large vesicle extrusions from C. elegans neurons are consumed and stimulated by glial-like phagocytosis activity of the neighboring cell.
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Adriana San-Miguel
Endogenous DAF-16 spatiotemporal activity quantitatively predicts lifespan extension induced by dietary restriction.
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Heidi Hehnly
Rab11 endosomes and Pericentrin coordinate centrosome movement during pre-abscission in vivo
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. Have further questions? >> Ask Our Engineers
The G2 line builds off the strengths of the earlier version, while adding:
- Increased power density: With a smaller core diameter and single fiber output, the same optical power is concentrated into a smaller area, which increases the intensity at the fiber output.
- Improved beam quality / coupling efficiency: a smaller fiber often helps produce a cleaner, more stable output profile, depending on how the mode is managed.
- Enhanced stability: the new configuration reduces fluctuation.
We developed this new product line to better serve researchers through:
- Delivering sufficient power density at the sample for demanding imaging techniques.
- Ensuring enhanced illumination stability to support long-term experiments and reproducibility.
- Providing efficient light delivery through fibers with minimal losses.
- Offering a system that supports advanced microscopy modalities without compromise.
Some of the key benefits of the G2 for researchers include:
- A significant increase in power density by optimizing fiber core size (from 1.5 mm to 400 µm), enabling brighter, sharper illumination.
- Dramatic improvements in stability, ensuring consistent excitation over time and reducing experimental variability.
- More efficient coupling of laser light into the fiber, maximizing usable output.
- Seamless integration with a wide range of microscopy platforms.
Researcher who may be benefit from using the G2 include:
- Life sciences researchers advancing fluorescence and live-cell imaging.
- Biomedical engineers developing or refining imaging systems.
- Core facilities supporting diverse imaging needs across multiple user groups.
Specifically, G2 will benefit the following researchers:
- Cell biologists studying dynamic or delicate processes where signal consistency is vital.
- Neuroscientists performing optogenetics or calcium imaging that require precise, stable illumination.
- Microscopists applying super-resolution methods (e.g., STORM, PALM, SIM) that demand both high power density and stable performance.
- Pathologists leveraging digital imaging for translational and clinical research.
Critical support for our claims include:
- Quantitative performance data: side-by-side output and stability measurements highlighting the higher power density and improved consistency.
- Application-driven results: microscopy images showing enhanced signal-to-noise and resolution.
- External validation: early users and collaborators confirming reproducibility and system performance in real research workflows.
- Benchmarking vs. common alternatives: demonstrating higher efficiency and stability compared to standard fiber-coupled laser sources.
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