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Laser Diode Technology

Low-power laser diodes come in a variety of packages. Most have a monitor photodiode integrated with the laser diode. Generally, laser diodes emit light from both ends of their cavity. …

Solution

ILX Lightwave

ILX Lightwave offers a full line of innovative instruments, test systems and accessories used throughout the world in research and development labs and production areas, wherever photonic …

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LDC-3916 Multi-channel Modular Laser Diode Controller

The LDC-3916 modular laser diode controller uses interchangeable modules for flexible control options over multiple channels.

Technical Notes

ILX Lightwave Discontinued & Obsolete Products

These discontinued products are no longer sold by ILX Lightwave, but are typically supported for three years from the date on which they were discontinued. Repairs and calibrations …

Videos

Laser Diode Controller Model LDC-3726

A basic introduction to what LIV measurements are and how to perform them using the LDC-3726’s built-in firmware commands.

Videos

Introduction to the Spartan Laser Diode Production Burn-in System

An introduction to the LTS-7410 Low Power Laser Diode Production Burn-in system and basic functionality of the system

Selection Guides

Laser Diode Mount Guide

ILX Lightwave is the leader in Laser Diode Mounts offering the widest range of high quality precision laser diode mounting fixtures, as well as a complete line of Laser Diode Control …

Videos

Sentry Reliability and Burn-In Test System

Overview of the ILX Lightwave Sentry bench top laser diode reliability and burn-in test system.

Videos

ReliaTest Software for Laser Diode Test Systems

Our ReliaTest graphical user interface supervisory software allows multiple device types and test scenarios to be easily configured without complicated programming.

Videos

VCSEL Reliability and Burn-In with the LRS-9434

For the fast growing VCSEL market, the Sentinel LRS-9434 and LRS-9434SS systems can be utilized for reliability and burn-in testing, with accompanying probe card fixtures.

Videos

LRS-9434 Fixtures - Probe Card Overview

Probe card fixtures for Newport’s ILX Lightwave LRS-9434 Laser Diode Reliability and Burn-In system allow customers a repeatable and reliable method to probe devices with pad sizes …

Videos

LDM-4980 Series Laser Diode Mount Setup

Setting up and configuring your Newport ILX Lightwave LDM-4980 series mount for your device.

Videos

LDC-3726 Series Laser Diode Modulation Setup

Modulating a laser diode with the ILX Lightwave LDC-3726 series controller.

Selection Guides

Laser Diode Temperature Controller Guide

Thermoelectric Laser Diode Temperature Controllers are used to control a Thermo-Electric Cooler (TEC) that is typically integrated into a laser diodes package or part of a temperature …

Application Notes

Testing Bond Quality - AN13

There are several methods of testing the quality of the bond, ranging from the destructive, such as a sheer test where the chip is physically broken off its sub-mount, to non-destructive, …

Application Notes

Using USB Through Virtual COM Ports - AN34

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is quickly replacing GPIB as the accepted communication protocol between the PC and the instrument. While USB lowers the total cost of instrumentation …

Technical Articles

Specialized Systems Characterize Laser Diodes - Laser Focus World

Device sensitivity to temperature, current, and voltage must be accounted for when designing laser diode test systems.

Manual

TCM-39034 Temperature Controller User's Manual

The TCM-39034 32 Watt Temperature Control Module is a precision TEC control module for use in the LDC-3900 Modular Laser Diode Controller.

Application Notes

Test and Characterization of Laser Diodes

It is often necessary to quantitatively assess the quality, performance, and characteristics of laser diodes. This is done through performing a series of experiments and obtaining certain …

Technical Notes

Typical Output Stability of the LDX-3100 Board Level Current Source

This technical note presents the results of output drift measurement tests performed on a typical LDX-3100 Board-Level Precision Current Source.

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