simple but effective way of connecting a laser diode to a pulse generator and a DC bias. The user-supplied laser diode is inserted into a specially-designed high-speed socket included on one side of the AVX-S unit. The socket is optimized to provide minimal rise time degradation. The AVX-S bias insertion unit includes the necessary networks to match the laser diode to the pulse source (typically an ultra-fast Avtech pulse generator). Contact Avtech for recommended pulse generator / output module combinations. See also the Avtech AVO-9 series of laser diode drivers - each AVO-9 laser diode driver includes a matched AVX-S output module. Model AVX-S3 is available in four different versions (AVXS3A, AVX-S3B, AVX-S3C and AVX-S3D) all of which include a matching transformer that effectively boosts the laser diode current beyond that provided by the pulse source.
