Introducing Newport's completely overhauled laser diode control kits. These kits include a laser diode driver, a temperature controller, a mount, and cables to allow a quick setup for running various types of laser diodes. You have the basic building blocks to start running the laser diode you have. The kits are built for high power laser diodes as well as the popular TO-can laser and butterfly laser packages. LDKIT-XXA-YY model number structure easily identify the maximum laser current (XX) in amps and the maximum heat capacity or the laser diode type (YY). LDKIT-80A-110W, for example, consists of Newport’s 80 A (model 5700-80-7) high power laser diode driver, 110 watt high power laser mount (model 764H-110W), 336 watt temperature controller, cables and additional accessories. LDKIT-1.5A-TO and LDKIT-1.5A-BUT are for low power TO-can and butterfly type laser packages, respectively, and they both utilize Newport’s newest model 6100 Combo Laser Diode and Temperature Controller. Refer to individual product pages for specifications. Note that the wires that connect between the high-power laser diode and the mount for current input are not supplied, due to the various package types and dimensions. Please see Laser Diode Controller and Mount Selection Guide to review the complete Newport diode control solution offering.
How Do I Select the Best Kit?
You will always start with the lasers or the LEDs that meet your requirements or that you fabricated. Based on the product datasheet or your calculation, estimate the operating current, forward voltage, and the amount of heat generated at operating conditions. Consider the laser diode mount that can accommodate the package mechanically and thermally. The laser diode driver should handle at least 10 – 20 % more than required, as the diode will draw more current to generate the same amount of light as it ages. Likewise, give some room for extra heat load for the temperature controller. We preselected the most suitable combinations of products at various current/heat load levels with our kits.
Please see the Models tab for a complete list of kits.
We recommend you choose the right kit for your requirements, not the one with maximum capacity, so that the temperature regulation of the laser diode is optimally controlled while minimizing the noise level of the laser diode driver.
LDKIT Contents
|
Model |
LDKIT-1.5A-TO
|
LDKIT-1.5A-BUT
|
LDKIT-80A-110W
|
LDKIT-30A-61W
|
LDKIT-6A-55W
|
| Laser Diode Driver |
| Model |
6100
|
5700-80-7
|
5700-30-5
|
560B
|
Output Current Range
(A) |
0-500 / 0-1500 mA |
0-80 |
0-30 |
0-6 |
Laser Output Compliance Voltage
(V) |
10 |
7.5 |
5 |
5 |
| Temperature Controller |
| Model |
6100
|
3700
|
350B
|
TE Current
(A) |
-4.00 to + 4.00 |
-14.00 to +14.00 |
-5.00 to +5.00 |
Compliance Voltage
(V) |
8.0 |
24.0 |
11.0 |
Output Power
(W) |
32 |
336 |
55 |
| Laser Diode Mount |
| Model |
710
|
744
|
764H-110
|
764H-061
|
Heat Dissipation Capacity
(W) |
3 |
3 |
110 |
61 |
| Cables and Accessories |
| Cable LDD-Mount |
500-04
|
5700-06
|
500-02
|
| Cable TEC-Mount |
300-04
|
Included with Mount |
300-02
|
| Grounding Wriststrap |
FK-STRAP
|
| Other Accessories |
post, post holder, fork |
|
thermal paste |
thermal paste |
thermal paste |
Obsolete Product Replacement
For many obsolete products, we have newer replacements available. If you don't see the model number of an obsolete Newport laser diode instrument, please contact Newport at 1-800-222-6440 and ask for technical support. Note that this table is only a suggested recommendation; please contact technical support for your specific requirements.
