The LDX-3600 Series High Power Laser Diode Drivers
are a family of high performance current sources designed
specifi cally for controlling and testing high power laser
diodes. Five family members provide currents from 10 amps
to 120 amps with a compliance voltage of up to 10V in CW
or QCW modes. High setpoint accuracy, low output noise,
and 4-wire voltage measurement make these drivers ideal
for precision, high power laser diode L-I-V testing. A unique
power display mode allows laser diode power to be set based
on programmable slope effi ciency and threshold current
parameters. External output power monitoring is supported
through an independent photodiode measurement circuit.
Multiple laser diode protection features include adjustable
voltage and current limits, output shorting relays, and low
operating and power line transients. In addition, all 3600
Series drivers accept a thermistor input for temperature
monitoring with programmable temperature limits affording
additional laser diode protection.
