Laser Diode Controller Guide

Precision Control of Laser Drive Current & Temperature in One Instrument

Combination Laser Diode Controllers have both a precision Laser Diode Driver, and Laser Diode Temperature Controller in a single instrument. This helps to save valuable space, as well as providing for temperature and current information of a laser diode in one location. We also offer Modular Laser Diode Controllers that can be configured as laser diode drivers and temperature controllers for many devices at once. To complement our combination laser diode drivers and TEC temperature controllers, we also offer a complete line of Laser Diode Mounts and fixtures with plug and play compatibility with our drivers and temperature controllers.

Combination Laser Diode Driver & Temperature Controllers

Model Maximum Laser Current / TEC Power Best Current Output Noise Temperature Stability Remote Interface Laser Diode Protection
LDC-3736 Front LDC-37X6 Laser Driver and Temperature Controllers 20000 mA / 128 W < 10 µA rms ±0.002°C or better short-term (1 hour)
±0.003°C or better long-term (24 hour)
USB and GPIB
  • Most advanced laser diode protection
  • High speed intermittent contact protection
  • Overvoltage protection
  • Independent hardware and firmware current limits
  • Slow start turn-on
  • Shorting relays
  • Transient protection
  • Isolated transformers
ldc-3724c s-o LDC-3700C Series 4000 mA / 32 W < 2 µA rms ±0.004°C or better short-term (1 hour)
±0.01°C or better long-term (24 hour)
USB and GPIB
  • Most advanced laser diode protection
  • High speed intermittent contact protection
  • Overvoltage protection
  • Independent hardware and firmware current limits
  • Slow start turn-on
  • Shorting relays
  • Transient protection
  • Isolated transformers
PH-6100 Controller 6100 Series 1500 mA / 32 W < 1.2 µA rms ±0.0009°C or better short-term (1 hour)
±0.003°C or better long-term (24 hour)
USB
  • Firmware current limit
  • Slow start turn-on
  • Intermittent contact protection
  • Overvoltage protection
  • Shorting relays
  • Transient protection
  • Isolated transformers