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Laser Diode Technology

Low-power laser diodes come in a variety of packages. Most have a monitor photodiode integrated with the laser diode. Generally, laser diodes emit light from both ends of their cavity. …

Solution

ILX Lightwave

ILX Lightwave offers a full line of innovative instruments, test systems and accessories used throughout the world in research and development labs and production areas, wherever photonic …

Videos

LDC-3916 Multi-channel Modular Laser Diode Controller

The LDC-3916 modular laser diode controller uses interchangeable modules for flexible control options over multiple channels.

Technical Notes

ILX Lightwave Discontinued & Obsolete Products

These discontinued products are no longer sold by ILX Lightwave, but are typically supported for three years from the date on which they were discontinued. Repairs and calibrations …

Videos

Introduction to the Spartan Laser Diode Production Burn-in System

An introduction to the LTS-7410 Low Power Laser Diode Production Burn-in system and basic functionality of the system

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Laser Diode Controller Model LDC-3726

A basic introduction to what LIV measurements are and how to perform them using the LDC-3726’s built-in firmware commands.

Selection Guides

Laser Diode Mount Guide

ILX Lightwave is the leader in Laser Diode Mounts offering the widest range of high quality precision laser diode mounting fixtures, as well as a complete line of Laser Diode Control …

Videos

Sentry Reliability and Burn-In Test System

Overview of the ILX Lightwave Sentry bench top laser diode reliability and burn-in test system.

Videos

ReliaTest Software for Laser Diode Test Systems

Our ReliaTest graphical user interface supervisory software allows multiple device types and test scenarios to be easily configured without complicated programming.

Videos

LDC-3726 Series Laser Diode Modulation Setup

Modulating a laser diode with the ILX Lightwave LDC-3726 series controller.

Videos

VCSEL Reliability and Burn-In with the LRS-9434

For the fast growing VCSEL market, the Sentinel LRS-9434 and LRS-9434SS systems can be utilized for reliability and burn-in testing, with accompanying probe card fixtures.

Videos

LRS-9434 Fixtures - Probe Card Overview

Probe card fixtures for Newport’s ILX Lightwave LRS-9434 Laser Diode Reliability and Burn-In system allow customers a repeatable and reliable method to probe devices with pad sizes …

Videos

LDM-4980 Series Laser Diode Mount Setup

Setting up and configuring your Newport ILX Lightwave LDM-4980 series mount for your device.

Selection Guides

Laser Diode Temperature Controller Guide

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 …

Manual

FPM-8220 Power Meter User's Manual

The FPM-8220 is a precise and reliable tool for fiber optic power measurement. The FPM-8220 is compatible with the FMH-8705, FMH-8715, and FMH-87107 fiber optic measurement heads.

Technical Articles

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 …

Manual

LCM-39425 Controller User's Manual

The LCM-39425 Current Source/TE Controller Module is a precision laser controller (current source and temperature controller) module for use in the LDC3900 Modular Laser Diode Cont …

Manual

LCM-394X7 Controller User's Manual

The LCM-39427/437 Current Source/TE Controller Module is a precision laser controller (current source and temperature controller) module for use in the LDC3900 Modular Laser Diode …

Manual

LDC-3916 Controller User's Manual

The LDC-3916 Multi-Channel Laser Diode Controller accepts up to 16 channels of laser diode current source and temperature control modules in a space-saving rack-mountable instrumen …

Manual

LDC-391633X Source Modules User's Manual

The LDC-3916330 Series Laser Diode Current Source Modules consist of two dual output current source modules and one single output current source module.

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