ILX Lightwave

ILX Lightwave

ILX Lightwave Laser Diode Controllers

ILX Lightwave offers a range of high stability precision laser diode controllers designed for low and medium power semiconductor lasers. These controllers provide precision current and temperature control, making them ideal for applications in the semiconductor industry, optoelectronics, and laser research.

Key Features

• Precision Current Control: Dual range current sources with outputs up to 500 mA or 4 A, depending on the model.
• Temperature Control: Integrated thermoelectric cooler (TEC) control with high stability and low noise performance.
• Laser Diode Protection: Multiple levels of protection including isolated power supplies, slow start, adjustable current limit, and output shorting relays.
• Interface Options: GPIB and USB interfaces for remote control and data acquisition.
• Compatibility: Compatible with various temperature sensors including thermistors, AD590, LM335, and RTD sensors.

Specifications

• Current Output:
  • Maximum Output Current: Up to 500 mA (LDC-3722B) or 4 A (LDC-3744C).
  • Minimum Output Current: 0 mA.
  • Compliance Voltage (max): 10 V.
• Current Stability:
  • Current Setpoint Resolution: < 2 uA.
  • Current Setpoint Accuracy: +/- 0.05%.
  • Current Stability (24 hour): < 40 ppm / C.
• TEC Control:
  • TEC Output Current: -4 Amps to +4 Amps.
  • Maximum TEC Output Power: 32 W.
  • Temperature Setpoint Resolution: 0.1 C.
• Additional Features:
  • Integrated laser diode protection circuits.
  • Ultra-stable temperature control loop with digital PID and autotune.
  • Bandwidth (3 dB): DC to 1 MHz.

Models

• LDC-3722B: 200/500 mA laser diode controller with precision current and temperature control.
• LDC-3744C: 4 A laser diode controller with high stability precision current source and temperature controller.

Applications

• Semiconductor Industry: Ideal for low and medium power semiconductor lasers.
• Optoelectronics: Suitable for applications requiring precise current and temperature control.
• Laser Research: Provides high stability and low noise performance for research applications.

References

1. ILX Lightwave LDC-3724B Laser Diode Controller Review - https://www.laserdiodecontrol.com/laser-diode-drivers-and-controllers/-shop-LDC-3724-ILX-Lightwave-Laser-Diode-Driver-Controller
2. ILX Lightwave LDC-3722B Laser Diode Controller - https://www.reuzeit.com/product/3376579-ilx-light-wave-laser-diode-controller-ldc-3722b
3. Newport Corporation - LDC-37X6 Combination Laser Driver and Temperature Controller - https://www.newport.com/f/laser-diode-controller-ldc-3706
4. ILX Instrumentation Selection Guide - https://www.newport.com/medias/sys_master/software/software/h4b/h2c/9240639733790/ILX-Instruments-2019-Selection-Guide.pdf
5. ILX Lightwave Current & TEC Controller, Model LDC-37X4C - https://www.laserdiodecontrol.com/laser-diode-drivers-and-controllers/ILX-Lightwave-4A-32W-Laser-Diode-Controller

Other info

• Status: OK
• Last known location: Ex: Bancada 1, suporte suspenso.
• Serial: LDC-3722
• Inventory ID:
• Arrival Date: 01/06/2012
• Keywords: fonte controlador laser corrente temperatura
• Old LCO ID: LCO130407
• Old LCO Category: Eletrônico - Controlador