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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. …

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 …

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

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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.

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

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

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 …

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

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 …

The laser diode industry has seen the output powers of laser diodes increase from milliwatts up to tens of watts and beyond. This increase comes with a similar increase in the drive …

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

High quality power meters provide measurement assurance through a two-step system: calibration of the photodetector and the electronic gain of the stages.

Over 99% of all lasers manufactured in the world today are semiconductor laser diodes. Reliability is a concern in every laser diode application whether it is a simple $10 laser pointer …

Today’s optoelectronic component manufacturers face significant pressures to reduce price, shorten time to market, and respond quickly to specialized customer requirements. As product …

The PRS-9330 is a high density photodiode burn-in and life-test system capable of testing a maximum of 1408 devices simultaneously.