TLD001 ThorLabs T-Cube Laser Diode Driver

The ThorLabs TLD001 T-Cube Laser Diode Driver is a versatile, high precision laser diode and LED controller, designed to drive a wide range of semiconductor laser diodes. It supports operating currents of up to 200 mA, a high compliance voltage of 8 V (suitable for driving blue laser diodes) and both constant current and constant power operating modes. As a member of the T-cube family of products, the TLD001 allows both standalone use or PC-based operation via USB interface.

This laser diode controller is a highly compact, yet fully functional, unit. It is provided with a USB interface for easy PC control and also a manual interface panel containing a 5-digit, 7-segment display, adjustment potentiometer, mode, display and laser on buttons, and safety key switch. The unit can be set to control either the injection current or the optical output power of the laser diode. The footprint of this unit has been kept to a minimum, measuring only 120 mm x 60 mm x 47 mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.8") and able to directly mount to the optical table. The manual controls for this unit are conveniently located on the upper surface. The mode and display buttons allow the various operating modes to be selected easily. There is also a key switch and interlock connector fitted to this compact unit for use in laser applications requiring such functionality.

The unit has been designed specifically for use with our TTC001 TEC controller and LDM21 mount for a complete temperature controller laser diode driver system. It is also compatible with our High-Power Laser Diode Mounts and LM14S2 Mount when used to drive diodes up to 200 mA.

USB connectivity provides easy plug and play PC controlled operation. The TLD001 also includes the very user friendly APT software which allows the user to interface with the motion control units in the APT family. Advanced custom control applications and sequences are also possible using the extensive ActiveX programming environment described in more detail on the Motion Control Software and APT Tutorials tabs.

For multi-axis motion control applications, multiple units can be connected to a single PC via standard USB hub technology or by using the KCH301 or KCH601 USB Controller Hub. A KAP102 Adapter Plate is required for each TLD001 T-Cube on the controller hub.