LDTC Series

Laser Driver & Temperature Controller

PROVEN RELIABILITY SAVES YOU TIME AND MONEY
The LDTC Laser Diode Driver and Temperature Controller combines Wavelengths proprietary FL500 and highly stable WTC3243 in one compact module. LDTC modules are in use around the world providing troublefree reliability in range nders, telecom laser modules, militaryaerospace research and development, airborne metrology, academic research, laser diode LIV testers, and more.

DESIGNED FOR EASY INTEGRATION

The LDTC module requires minimal overhead electronics, so your engineers can focus on high-level design features that differentiate you from your competitor. The compact LDTC is easily mounted in your laser system, with latching connectors for easy manufacturing. The exibility of the LDTC design allows the controller to be operated from a single power supply. The power supplies can also be separated, if your application requires higher compliance voltage.

Laser diode output current of 500 mA or 1 A Bipolar output up to 2.2 A for TEC, or unipolar output for resistive heaters Our most compact integrated Laser and TEC controller

FEATURES

Feature-rich for OEM applications Constant Current or Constant Power laser driver modes On-board or remote setpoint controls Modulation input up to 500 kHz bandwidth Monitors for all settings and status values Safety features protect the laser diode Adjustable laser driver current limit Laser delay and slow-start Default failsafe temperature setpoint Brown-out protection Robust and compact chassis-mount Molex-connectorized cables included Custom product variations also available

POWER YOUR APPLICATION WITH THE RIGHT FEATURES

The laser driver is based on our popular FL500, known for low noise output and trouble-free operation. Two models are available, providing either 500 mA or 1.0 A output current. The current limit circuit cleanly clamps laser diode current without ringing or overshoot, and recovers without inducing a phase shift in a modulated laser signal. The temperature controller is designed around the WTC3243, our ultra-stable temperature control module known for the ability to sweep load temperature across ambient. Independent cooling- and heating-current limits allow the LDTC to be used with thermoelectric coolers or resistive heaters and either negative or positive temperature coefcient sensors. Wavelength has done critical research and design work into safely controlling laser diodes. The result is a module that saves you money in development and manufacturing, and delivers trouble-free service over the life of the system.

COUNT ON WAVELENGTH ELECTRONICS

You can rely on our experienced Sales Engineers to help you successfully integrate the LDTC into your application. Call today or visit our website to learn more.

406-587-4910 www.teamWavelength.com

LDTC Series
Laser Driver & Temperature Controller
LASER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT Max Output Current, LDTC0520 Max Output Current, LDTC1020 Noise and Ripple STABILITY AT 25C AMBIENT Short Term, 1 hr Long Term, 24 hr Short Term, 1 hr Long Term, 24 hr Compliance Voltage Leakage Current Slow Start Ramp EXTERNAL MODULATION Modulation Bandwidth (Sinewave) Rise Time / Fall Time Depth of Modulation 500 300 / 300 99 kHz nsec % constant current full scale 100 kHz sinewave 50 0.019 0.011 VDD-FL - (0.5 x VSET) 0.3 15 1 35 40 75 ppm ppm % % V mA mA/msec to setpoint constant current constant current constant power constant power VSET = 0 to 2 V MIN 495 990 TYP 500 1000 13 MAX 505 1010 UNIT mA mA A RMS at ILD = 100 mA NOTE

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT Max Output Current Setpoint vs. Actual Temp. Accuracy Short Term Stability, 1 hr Long Term Stability, 24 hr Output Compliance Voltage Output Compliance Voltage Sensor Compatibilty Sensor Voltage Range EXTERNAL SETPOINT INPUT External TSET Input Range Damage Threshold Input Impedance GND to (VDD-WTC - 2.0) EXT T SET < -0.5 EXT T SET > (VDD + 0.5) 500 V V k MIN 1.8 0.1 0.001 0.003 TYP 2.0 2 0.002 0.008 (VS - 0.5) better than (VS - 1.6) V MAX 2.2 4 0.010 0.010 UNIT A mV C C 100 mA output 2 A output TSET = 25C, 10 k thermistor NOTE

Thermistor, RTD, Linear Sensors 0.25 to (VDD-WTC - 2.0) V

TEMP. CONTROLLER MAX RATINGS Temperature Controller Voltage (VDD-WTC) TEC Supply Voltage (VS-WTC) Internal Power Dissipation

VALUE 12 30 9

UNIT VDC VDC W

NOTE

LASER DRIVER MAXIMUM RATINGS Laser Driver Voltage (VDD-FL) Internal Power Dissipation, LDTC0520 Internal Power Dissipation, LDTC1020

VALUE 12 2 4

UNIT VDC W W

NOTE

at 25C at 25C

at 25C at 25C

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Case Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Weight Size POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Laser Driver Voltage (VDD-FL) VDD-FL Quiescent Current, LDTC0520 VDD-FL Quiescent Current, LDTC1020 Temp. Controller Supply Voltage (VDD-WTC) VDD-WTC Quiescent Current TEC Supply Voltage (VS-WTC) VS-WTC Quiescent Current 20 2.2 4.4 VALUE -40 to 85 -55 to 125 3 2.9 x 2.35 x 1.08 MIN TYP 3 to 12 2.7 5.4 4.5 to 12 55 4.5 to 30 50 100 105 4.6 9.2 MAX UNIT C C oz in UNIT VDC mA mA VDC mA VDC mA VDD-FL, VDD-WTC, and VS can be tied and operated from a single power supply if the laser diode and thermoelectric cooler specications and pin conguration allow it. Review Safe Operating Area design criteria if any operating voltages will exceed 5 VDC. 88 g 73.7 x 59.7 x 27.3 mm NOTE NOTE

Additional specications are available in the product datasheet; download at www.teamWavelength.com/products/product.asp?part=153

ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER LDTC0520 LDTC1020 USBKIT DESCRIPTION 500 mA Laser / 2.2 A TEC Controller 1.0 A Laser / 2.2 A TEC Controller USB Interface kit, with software

Free, effective, and responsive technical support is available to simplify integration of Wavelength products into your OEM design. Standard product can be modied to meet your unique application requirements.

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