March 29, 2006 Glasgow, Scotland -- OptoSci says its LDR series of compact Eurocard laser driver modules provide a "low cost, user-friendly" platform for current and TEC control of laser diodes. The modules are designed for use with grounded cathode devices such as SOAs, SLDs, Raman Pump Lasers, etc.
According to the company, the unit delivers specifications and features commonly found on high-end bench top instruments, and is provided in a format which can be readily integrated into customers' systems. Alternatively, the unit can be used as a device driver unit in research systems or for device evaluation and testing in laboratory or production areas.
The LDR units come with a comprehensive PC based control program, V-Drive, which allows easy control and monitoring of the device operating conditions. The LDR range offers a drive current up to 1 A and TEC to 2.5 A. The LDR250 provides drive currents up to 250mA and modulation capability.
Standard features, according to the company, include: an integrated heatsink with demountable butterfly or DIL connectors ensuring easy device connection or changeover; easily reconfigured pin connections enabling the user to change driver connections to suit other device configurations; integrated driver safety features: the TEC features a "Lockout Mode" which will shutdown the driver if temperature drifts out of predetermined parameters.