LDX-3232 Quantum Cascade Laser Diode Driver0 pages
LDX
3232
High
Compliance
Laser Diode
Driver
Specications
DRIVE CURRENT LIMIT SETTINGS
Range:
Resolution
Accuracy:
1 to 2020mA
10mA
±20mA
Differential
0-5V, Adjustable
5 to 10000µA
±0.02%
±0.05%
Differential
0-5V, Adjustable
5 to 10000µA
±0.02%
±0.05%
0-10V, 1 k
200mA/V
0-10V, 1 k
400mA/V
DC to 250kHz
DC to 10kHz
DC to 250kHz
DC to 10kHz
TTL; edge triggered, active low
TTL; edge triggered, active low
TTL
13s
12ms
TTL
13s
12ms
0 to 2000.0mA
0.1mA
0 to 4000.0mA
0.1mA
0 to 10000A
1A
±4A
0 to 10000A
1A
±4A
0.00 to 1000.00A/mW
0.01A/mW
0.00 to 1000.00A/mW
0.01A/mW
0.00 to 5000.0mW
0.1mW
0.00 to 5000.00mW
0.1mW
0.000 to 15.000V
1mV
±2mV
4A high stability, low noise driver
with up to 15V compliance
1 to 4040mA
20mA
±40mA
0.000 to 15.000V
1mV
±2mV
PHOTODIODE FEEDBACK
Type:
PD Reverse Bias:
PD Current Range:
Output Stability:8
Accuracy, setpoint (% of FS):
Designed specically for quantum
cascade lasers
Laser current modulation to 250kHz
EXTERNAL ANALOG MODULATION
Input:
Transfer Function:
Bandwidth (3dB)9
High Bandwidth Mode:
Low Bandwidth Mode:
Precision 4-wire forward voltage
measurement
Laser diode protection including
adjustable compliance voltage,
independent current limits, and
intermittent contact protection
INTERLOCK INPUT
Type:10
TRIGGER OUTPUT
Type:
Pulse Width:
Delay:
Over temperature input shuts off
current source output
MEASUREMENT (DISPLAY)
Output Current
Range:
Resolution:11
PD Current
Range:
Resolution:
Accuracy:
PD Responsivity
Range:12
Resolution:
Optical Power
Range:
Resolution:
Forward Voltage
Range:
Resolution:
Accuracy:13
LDX
Product Features
GPIB/IEEE-488 interface and trigger
output
NOTES
ORDERING INFORMATION
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The LDX-3232 High Compliance Laser Diode Current
Source is the industry’s only laser diode driver specically
developed for controlling high compliance voltage devices
such as quantum cascade laser diodes. Careful attention to
design allows these drivers to deliver up to 4A of low noise
current at up to 15V with a stability of better than 20ppm. This
performance is critical for development of room temperature
quantum cascade lasers and spectroscopic applications using
quantum cascade lasers. This new current source joins ILX
Lightwave’s LDX-3200 Series Laser Diode Drivers, which are
known throughout the industry for their reliability, precision,
and ease-of-use.
In addition to precision current control, the LDX-3232 is
loaded with standard features such as dual current ranges,
constant power control, ne/coarse setpoint control, laser
current and voltage measurement, photodiode current display
modes, forward voltage adjustment and measurement, and an
external modulation input.
Furthermore, all of ILX Lightwave’s proven laser diode
protection strategies have been designed into each model
including slow start, adjustable current limits and compliance
voltage, intermittent contact protection, and shorting relays.
In addition, the LDX-3232 accepts a TTL input that can be
congured to turn off the output to the laser diode in an overtemperature condition.
LDX-3232
High Compliance Laser Diode Driver
CC-306S
Unterminated Current Source Interconnect Cable
LNF-320
Low Noise Filter
RM-139
Single Rack Mounting Kit
RM-140
Dual Rack Mounting Kit
LabView® Instrument Driver
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All values relate to a one-hour warm-up period at room temperature, 25°C.
Based on resolution of digital-to-analog converters used in circuit.
Over any one-hour period, half-scale output.
Over any 24-hour period, half-scale output.
Measured electrically with a 1 load at half scale output; evaluating spectral noise density over a
150kHz bandwidth from 125kHz to 275kHz.
Maximum output current transient resulting from normal operational situations (e.g., power on-off,
current on-off), as well as accidental situations (e.g., power line plug removal).
Maximum output current transient resulting from a 1000V power-line transient spike. Tested to ILX
Lightwave Technical Standard #LDC-00196.
Maximum monitor photodiode current drift over any 30-minute period. Assumes
zero drift in photodiode responsivity.
50% modulation at mid-scale output. Higher bandwidth is possible with smaller
magnitude modulation signal.
TTL low input will disable the current source output.
Similar resolution available over GPIB.
The responsivity value is user-dened and is used to calculate the optical power.
Four-wire voltage measurement at the load. Voltage measurement accuracy while
driving calibration load. Accuracy is dependent upon load and cable used.
In keeping with our commitment to continuing improvement, ILX Lightwave reserves the right to change
specications without notice or liability for such changes.
The Source for Unipolar Quantum Cascade Lasers
for Mid and Far Infrared
Alpes Lasers SA
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Tel +41-327299510
Fax +41-327213619
http://www.alpeslasers.ch
info@alpeslasers.ch
For CW Quantum Cascade Laser Diodes
and other High Power Laser Modules
For information call
31950 Frontage Road, Bozeman, MT 59715 • FAX: 406-586-9405
www.ilxlightwave.com
1-800-459-9459
International Inquiries: 406-556-2481
email: sales@ilxlightwave.com
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3232
High
Compliance
Laser Diode
Driver