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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. …

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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 …

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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

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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.

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 …

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LDM-4980 Series Laser Diode Mount Setup

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

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LDC-3726 Series Laser Diode Modulation Setup

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

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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.

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Sentry Reliability and Burn-In Test System

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

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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.

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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 …

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 …

Literature

PRS-9330 Photodiode Test System Brochure

The PRS-9330 is a high density photodiode burn-in and life-test system capable of testing a maximum of 1408 devices simultaneously.

Technical Notes

LRS-9550 Laser Drive Current Setpoint Accuracy

This technical note describes the laser drive current setpoint accuracy of the LRS-9550 High Power Laser Diode Test System.

Technical Notes

LRS-9434 Threshold Current Measurement Repeatability

This technical note presents the results of measurement repeatability of threshold current using the LRS-9434 Laser Reliability and Burn-In Test System.

Technical Notes

Improve Throughput and Maintain Performance with the ILX Integrated Carrier Solution

A primary and valid concern when using high volume laser diode test systems is device handling. The ILX Integrated Carrier Solution (ICS) is designed to address this and other related …

Technical Notes

LDP-3830 Laser Protection

The LDP-3830 Precision Pulsed Current Source is designed to drive laser diodes and quantum cascade lasers with up to 5A of peak current and a compliance voltage of 20V. Laser diodes …

Technical Notes

LDC-37X6 Laser Protection MKS Technical Note

The LDC-37X6 series of laser diode controllers have been designed with multiple levels of laser protection in order to minimize exposure to electro-static discharge, overly high laser …

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