25 Oct 2007 ICE-BLOC® modules with Ethernet enable users to build highly flexible, reconfigurable photonic control systems of practically unlimited capability. The range includes the DD-70: a 70A laser diode driver with industry leading noise performance. The ICE-BLOC DD-70 is part of a new breed of fast, flexible, cost-effective photonic controllers, each with unique Instrument Control by Ethernet (ICE) functionality. With ICE-BLOC modules, users can quickly build reconfigurable laser, ATE or experimental control systems of practically unlimited capability, selecting from a wide range of modules with different functions. In addition, ICE provides powerful control, monitoring, trouble-shooting & product support functions via any standard Web/LAN Ethernet connection and Internet browser. A General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) expansion port on every ICE-BLOC module also allows analogue and digital interfacing of custom loads such as sensors, actuators, and detectors, while DSP electronics ensure fast module response.
The DD-70 is supplied with a Graphical User Interface and laptop as standard. With no dedicated software drivers needed, users can quickly and easily control and monitor the DD-70 - and its diode loads - from a local computer, or just as easily, from an Internet-linked computer halfway around the world. Providing output current up to 70A and output voltage up to 5V, the DD-70 drives the latest generation of high power CW or pulsed laser diodes, and combines high current output with high-accuracy, high-resolution current set points and multiple diode protection features. The DD-70’s industry leading noise performance (<0.01% rms) ensures quiet optical output from laser diodes, even at high drive currents. Its compact form factor and customizable software interface allow easy integration of the DD-70 into experiments, diode-pumped laser systems or OEM setups (including ATE systems). Other maximum output currents, voltages and powers are available – please inquire. |
