Trim Potentiometers for Driver Current and TEC Power
Analog Control Signals Connector
RS-232 / UART / USB with Control GUI Software for Simple Set-Up and Monitoring
REQUIRED INPUT / POWER SUPPLY
Required DC Power Supply (Vin): 5 VDC
Recommended Linear / Switching Power Supply Options:
Condor HC5-6-OV-A+G Linear Power Supply for better low-noise performance, narrow DFB laser line width
Mean Well LRS-35-5, Switching Power Supply more economical; ideal for pump lasers
SHIPPING KIT (INCLUDED PARTS)
SF8150-ZIF14 - 1 pcs
50 cm ribbon cable with one 8-pin connector – 1 pcs
50 cm ribbon cable with one 20-pin connector – 1 pcs
Datasheet & User Manual – 1 pcs
USB-UART converter – 1 pcs
WARRANTY PERIOD
1-year manufacturer's warranty
*NOTES
Current stability is highly influenced by the 5VDC power supply used with this product; for the highest possible stability we recommend using a linear power supply
Integrated Control Electronics & Butterfly Mount Module: 1.5 Amp Laser Diode Driver, 16W TEC Controller and 14-Pin Butterfly Mount
4-LEVEL Advanced Laser Diode Protection:- Crowbar power surge & transient shunt- Soft-start current ramp- Current limit- Dual stage temperature limits
User Interface Options:- On-board trimpots- Analog signal controls- RS232- USB (with GUI virtual front-panel software)
Type-1 butterfly package pin configuration (see images)Type-2 also available
Shipping Information
Shipping rates in the USA:
– All products: $25.00
– Please contact us for International Shipping Rates
Warranty Information
This product is sold with a full one year warranty. It is warrantied to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment.
These hybrid laser diode driver and mounting modules offer an all-inclusive, high performance solution for controlling butterfly packaged laser diodes. These drivers are an excellent choice for integration into a laser system product or as an affordable solution for laboratory test set-ups. Key features of these modules include a low noise laser diode current source to safely electrically bias your laser diode, an integrated TEC controller and a 14-pin butterfly package mounting socket. They also include multiple control interface options to enable you to control all of the parameters of your laser diode. Interfaces include on-board potentiometers, an RS232 interface, a USB interface and an analog control signals connector.
3 Methods for User Interface: On-Board Trim Potentiometers / Digital Controls (RS232, USB, Control Software Included) / Analog Controls
Analog Control Signals Input
On-Board Trim Pots
Digital Controls: RS-232 / UART / and USB (options) $35.00 / Includes GUI Software
On-Board Component Level Protection Against Input Power Surges and Reverse Voltage Transients:
An integrated on-board zener diode in parallel with the laser diode driver bias current path protects the laser from damage which can occur from reverse voltage transients. These transients can occur when a standard DC power supply source is momentarily interrupted due to a black-out or brown-out power outage.
User Adjustable Current and Temperature Limits:
The user can set current limit and temperature limits through on-board potentiometers. The laser diode driver + TEC controller limits can also be set using your PC through the included control software. Finally, limits can be set using the analog control signals input. Setting limits are necessities to ensure a long life-time for your laser.
ESD Protection; Bias Current and DC Power Shunting Clip:
These laser diode driver modules ship with a jumper clip that shunts the laser diode bias current path of the driver to protect the laser from ESD or static discharge when the user is installing the laser diode into the mounting socket. This shunt also protects the laser when the user is connecting the DC power or any other external equipment.
Soft-Start Current Ramp:
There is an internal 500 millisecond soft-start ramp to the current set-point. This reduces the potential for thermal shock to the laser at power ON and is used to ensure good electrical contact prior to fully applying the current bias the laser diode.
Additional External Over-Temperature Monitor Input:
Primarily designed for integration of the module into a laser system, an additional thermistor input is provided to allow the user to monitor the temperature from an external measurement point. This can then be used to shut the laser diode off if a temperature maximum for the system is exceeded.
All-Inclusive Laser Diode Control Solution
These modules are a small footprint driver and mount solution. Careful selection of components and and exacting design criteria allows the modules to provide complete control of your laser in a 61mm x 101mm package. They have a 10mm thick aluminum base plate which provides excellent heat dissipation and keeps the laser diode safely operating within your desired operating temperature range. The module base plate comes with 4 mounting through-holes, 3.2mm each, to bolt the module directly to an instrument chassis or any thermally conductive surface.
