Technical Articles

Technical Articles

Automated Tests Improve Laser Diode Manufacturing - Laser Focus World

Tougher laser diode requirements for WDM systems have led to a new generation of automated production test equipment.

Technical Articles

Laser Diode Controllers: Tighter Control, More Integration and Higher Current - Photonics Spectra

The demand for high-precision laser diode components has skyrocketed with the rapid growth of optical networks using dense wavelength division multiplexing technology that requires …

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Laser-diode Power-supply Basics: Performance Depends on Specification - Laser Focus World

Bench-top laser-diode drivers and controllers have a wide variety of features, from voltage and temperature control to safety features and surge protection. Know the most important …

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Specialized Systems Characterize Laser Diodes - Laser Focus World

Device sensitivity to temperature, current, and voltage must be accounted for when designing laser diode test systems.

Technical Articles

Better Test Systems Boost Laser Diode Performance - Photonics Spectra

As laser diodes continue their drive to the head of the class, instrumentation that provides test and measurement support is not far behind.