Multiple laser diode protection features include adjustable voltage and current limits, output shorting relays, slow turn on-off circuits, fast error detection circuits, and transient protection during power up and laser operation. A thermistor based temperature monitor provides additional protection through a programmable temperature limit which can be used to disable the laser output when the limit is exceeded.
Designed for automated laser diode testing in CW or pulse mode, these drivers combine precision control and measurement and an IEEE488/GPIB interface with on-board data storage for high power laser diode characterization. For virtual instrument programming, LabView instrument drivers are available free of charge and can be downloaded from the ILX website.
ILX Lightwave is a market and technology leader in providing high performance test and measurement solutions for people who work with laser diodes and other photonic components. Founded in 1986 with the introduction of the first precision laser diode current source in the industry, we have continued to build from our strengths in precision measurement and control to offer a full line of innovative instruments and test systems.