--- type: product schema_version: 1 stock_number: "98669-9" canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/98669-9/ILX-Lightwave-LDX-36018-35" json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/98669-9/ILX-Lightwave-LDX-36018-35.json" generated_at: "2026-11-07T05:56:13.199Z" last_updated: "2026-10-14T13:00:51.160-05:00" --- # Newport / ILX Lightwave LDX-36018-35 High Power Laser Diode Current Source _Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._ ## Summary - Manufacturer: ILX Lightwave - Model: LDX-36018-35 - Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition - Price: $4,895.00 USD - Availability: In stock, 1 available - Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee - ITAR restricted: No - Shipping weight: 8 lb, estimated - Shipping dimensions: 18X12X12 in, estimated ## Categories - Test Equipment > Optical Test > Laser Drivers (primary) ## Details ** Configuration:** - Output Current Range:      - CW: 18A      - Pulse: 40A      - HPulse: 18A - Set-Point Resolution: 10mA - Set-Point Accuracy: 0.1% +10mA ** ## Function Precision current source designed for driving high power laser diodes in continuous wave, pulse, or high pulse modes with output ranges up to 18A CW, 40A pulse, and 18A HPulse. Features 10mA set-point resolution and 0.1% +10mA set-point accuracy. Provides controlled current delivery for laser diode operation, characterization, and testing in research, development, and manufacturing environments. ## Platform This instrument precisely controls high-current output (up to 40A pulse, 18A CW) with 10mA resolution and 0.1% accuracy for driving high-power laser diodes. It operates as a benchtop or rack-mounted unit, integrating into optical test, manufacturing, and R&D systems. Interfaces typically include laser diode output with interlocks and remote control via GPIB/USB/Ethernet. Applications include industrial pumping, medical lasers, LiDAR, material processing, and telecommunications component testing. ## Application High-precision current source designed for driving high-power laser diodes in continuous wave and pulsed modes, operable in laboratory and industrial laser test setups; interfaces via standard electrical connectors for integration with laser diode modules and control systems; used in applications requiring stable, accurate current delivery up to 18A CW and 40A pulsed for photonics research, optical communications, and semiconductor laser characterization. ## Images - - - -