Laser Diode Temperature Controller Guide
A Wide Range of Precision Thermoelectric Temperature Controllers To Maintain Stable Laser Diode Temperature
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 controlled mounting plate. Laser diode operation is affected by temperature and precision temperature control will help maintain output power, wavelength, and prevent against over temperature conditions that can damage or prematurely age laser diodes. Temperature controllers may also be used to control other optical electric devices device in research and development or manufacturing test. Through the use of standard interconnection cables the temperature controllers can easily be connected to a wide variety of Laser Diode Mounts and fixtures.
Laser Diode Temperature Controllers
| Model | Maximum Power | Temperature Range | Temperature Stability | Control Algorithm | Remote Interface | |
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3700 Series | 336 W | -100°C to 250°C | 0.0009°C or greater short-term (1 hour) 0.0019°C or greater long-term (24 hour) |
Fully programmable digital PID control loop | USB |
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LDT-5900 Series | 120 W | -50°C to 250°C | 0.005°C or greater long-term (24 hour) | Fully programmable digital PID control loop | GPIB and RS-232 |
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LDT-5900C Series | 60 W | -100°C to 200°C | 0.001°C or greater short-term (1 hour) 0.002°C or greater long-term (24 hour) |
Fully programmable digital PID control loop | USB and GPIB |
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LDT-5500B Series | 50 W | -99°C to 199.9°C | 0.001°C or greater long-term (24 hour) 0.002°C or greater long-term (24 hour) |
Smart Integrator, Hybrid PI | USB |
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LDT-5416 Series | 16 W | 0°C to 199.9°C | 0.005°C or greater short-term (1 hour) 0.01°C or greater long-term (24 hour) |
Smart Integrator, Hybrid PI | Not available |