6100 Combination Laser Diode Driver and Temperature Controller
6100 Combination Laser Diode Driver and Temperature Controller
The 6100 series of controllers is discontinued and no longer available for sale. The recommended replacement product is the LDC-3736 laser diode controller.
The Model 6100 Laser Diode and Temperature Controller provides up to 1500 mA drive currents at up to 10 V compliance in combination with a 32 W (4 A, 8 V) bipolar output thermoelectric cooler (TEC) controller for low noise, high performance laser diode control.
The 6100 is renowned for its outstanding design and quality. The unit’s DSP based temperature controller provides fast settling times and exceptional short and long-term temperature stability. This combined with the 6100’s ultra-stable current control make for a highly reliable laser diode test setup.
- Ultra low noise current control, 25 µA (rms) ripple
- Ultra stable 24 hour temperature drift ±0.002°C
- Configurable shutdown of LD current upon faulty shut-off of temperature controller
- USB2.0 Plug-and-Play interface See All Features
Specifications
- Laser Current0 to 1500 mA
- Laser Compliance Voltage10 V
- TE Current Range-4.00 to +4.00 A
- TE Voltage Range-8.00 to +8.00 V
- TE Output Power32 W
- Temperature Range-100.00 to +250.00 °C
- Computer InterfacesUSB
- Connector Type25-pin D-sub
- Power Requirements100/120/220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Universal Input
- Laser Current Accuracy±0.5 mA / ±1.5 mA
- External Modulation High Bandwidth500 / 1400 kHz
- External Modulation Low Bandwidth15 kHz
- Laser Output Noise/Ripple Low Bandwidth<25 µA
- Laser Output Noise/Ripple High Bandwidth<20 µA / <50 µA
- TEC Current Limit Accuracy±0.3 %
- TEC Current 24h Stability±0.002 °C
- TEC Current 1h Stability±0.001 °C
- TEC Ripple/Noise (rms)<0.5 mA
- Monitor Current Accuracy±0.05 % of FS
- Monitor Current Range0 to 5 mA
- Photodiode Current Range0 to 5 mA
- Photodiode Reverse BiasAdjustable, 0 to 5 V
- Compatible SensorsThermistors, Platinum RTD, AD590 and LM335 IC
- Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C
- Operating Humidity<90% relative humidity non-condensing
Features
Stability and Precision to the Limit
The Model 6100 Laser Diode and Temperature Controller offers superior performance. The 6100 generates less than 10 uA rms and 25 uA rms ripple when driving laser diodes at the midpoint of the 500 mA and 1500 mA ranges, respectively. The integrated TEC controller maintains temperature stabilities of ±0.001 ºC and ±0.002 ºC, over one hour and 24 hours, respectively. Shielded cables are also offered to prevent noise pickup from output lines and sensor inputs which results in undesirable temperature oscillations.
Flexible Laser Diode Operations
The 6100 enables you to drive laser diodes in three different continuous wave (CW) modes: constant laser diode current mode, constant photodiode current mode, and constant photodiode power. The laser diode current can be also be controlled via an external analog signal though the 25-pin I/O connector and modulated via the modulation input BNC connector. The modulation bandwidth ranges from DC to 1.4 MHz in high bandwidth mode at 500 mA. In the pulsed mode, the user can choose any one of five different modes for a variety of applications – ALWAYS ON, GATED, FREE RUN, TRIGGERED, and RETRIG. One can set up the pulse frequency and the pulse width in the ALWAYS ON and FREE RUN pulse modes. The GATED, TRIGGERED, and RETROG pulse modes utilize the TTL input signal, available throughout the Signal I/O port. In the pulsed mode, the user can choose any one of five different modes for a variety of applications – ALWAYS ON, GATED, FREE RUN, TRIGGERED, and RETRIG. One can set up the pulse frequency and the pulse width in the ALWAYS ON and FREE RUN pulse modes. The GATED, TRIGGERED, and RETROG pulse modes utilize the TTL input signal, available throughout the Signal I/O port.
Smart Laser Diode Protection
There are many modes of protection incorporated in the 6100 including, laser and photodiode current limits, compliance voltage limit, power output limit, TEC current limit, high and low temperature limits, as well as sensor and TEC open circuit detection. In addition, the 6100 can shut off the laser diode if the TEC turns off during operation. Front panel controls can also be disabled to prevent any changes by accidental adjustment of the controls.
Convenient Menu-Driven or Remote Operation
Adjust laser diode driver compliance voltage, set current, current limits, modulation, bandwidth, photo diode parameters, and TEC parameters from the front panel or via the USB interface.
Impressive Software Suite to Simplify Your Work
The accompanying LIV measurement and temperature tuning software allows for measurement collection in minutes. Quick LIV measurements can be setup with input from optical power meters such as the OMM-6810B. The temperature tuning software displays the temperature change of the device under test as a function of the driving current and allows for full PID control. This software suite is the ideal, time-saving solution for developing optimal thermal management for new laser diode packages.
Complete Solution with Newport’s Experience for Peace of Mind
Newport offers complete test and measurement setup, including control instruments, temperature controlled laser diode mounts, shielded cables specifically designed for laser diodes and LEDs, laser diodes, collimating optics, and opto-mechanical components. Newport’s experience in serving those who need superior laser diode control is unmatched by any other company.
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| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CC501HCable, TEC Controller to Bare Wire, 6 Amp, DB15 Male | |||||
 | CC501HTControl Cable, TEC Controller to Mount, 6 Amp, DB15 Male to 7W2 Female | |||||
 | CC501SCable, TEC Controller to Bare Wire, 5 Amp, DB15 Male | |||||
 | CC505SControl Cable, TEC Controller to Mount, 5 Amp, DB15 Male to DB9 Female |
Resources
Manuals
6100 LDD-TEC Users Manual(1.1 MB, PDF)
