5600-20 Newport High Power Laser Diode Driver (20 Amp Configuration)

The Newport 5600 High Power Laser Diode Drivers feature advanced circuit designs and careful layout of laser diode drivers to provide you with an extremely low noise, highly stable output current. External analog modulation input allows precision control of the laser output for a variety of applications including power level control and wavelength tuning. A monitor photodiode is reversed biased at 5 Volts. All laser diode parameters are accessible with 16-bit resolution including the laser diode's forward voltage for full characterization.

Time tested laser diode protection safety features are incorporated into the 5600 Series Laser Diode Drivers. Input power module filters provide first stage protection against transients. Additional filtering and power regulation stages coupled with high speed transient detection circuits let you operate your laser diode worry-free from transients. A slow turn-on sequence, multiple output shorting circuits, and an independent current limiting feature provide the superior protection you demand from all your laser diode instrumentation.

Improved data presentation and system control are achieved using a character LCD display. Control of the output is accomplished either by entering the set point via the cursor keys or control dial. MENU keys access saved system configurations and repetitive procedures. All controls are clearly marked and instructions easily understood for simple operation.

For ultimate control a GPIB/IEEE-488.2 interface is available. All control and measurement functions are accessible via the GPIB interface. In addition, standard serial RS-232C ports allow simpler interfacing to a PC.