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Laser Diode Technology

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. …

Solution

ILX Lightwave

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 …

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LDC-3916 Multi-channel Modular Laser Diode Controller

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

Technical Notes

ILX Lightwave Discontinued & Obsolete Products

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 …

Videos

Introduction to the Spartan Laser Diode Production Burn-in System

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

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Laser Diode Controller Model LDC-3726

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

Selection Guides

Laser Diode Mount Guide

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 …

Videos

Sentry Reliability and Burn-In Test System

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

Videos

ReliaTest Software for Laser Diode Test Systems

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

Videos

LDC-3726 Series Laser Diode Modulation Setup

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

Videos

VCSEL Reliability and Burn-In with the LRS-9434

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.

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LRS-9434 Fixtures - Probe Card Overview

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 …

Videos

LDM-4980 Series Laser Diode Mount Setup

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

Selection Guides

Laser Diode Temperature Controller Guide

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 …

Technical Notes

Protecting Your Laser Diode

It’s been said that there are two types of researchers - those who have blown a laser diode and those who will. While that may be an exaggeration, it’s certainly true that today’s lab …

Application Notes

Laser Diode BurnIn and Reliability Testing - AN 23

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 …

Application Notes

ReliaTest LI Threshold Calculations - AN 26

The LRS-9434 Laser Diode Reliability and Burn-In Test System is capable of generating L/I curves with up to a maximum of 500 points respectively. The ReliaTest software operates the …

Manual

LRS-9434 Test System User's Manual

The LRS-9434 is a high density laser burn-in and life-test system capable of testing a maximum of 1408 devices simultaneously.

Manual

Spartan LTS-7540 Burn-In System User's Manual

The Spartan LTS-7540 High Power Laser Diode Production Burn-In System is designed for safe, reliable production testing of laser diodes.

Technical Notes

LRS-9434 Temperature Set Point Accuracy

The LRS-9434 Test System utilizes a family of fixtures that are designed to ensure set point accuracy of +/- 2.0 C across a range of 40 to 150 C.

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