The ILX Lightwave LDX-3100 is a precision board-level current source delivering up to 200 mA for laser diodes and current-driven components in OEM and laboratory systems. Engineered for applications demanding accurate, stable current control, the LDX-3100 integrates into custom instrumentation and automated test setups with minimal form factor impact. Its constant current output mode, protection architecture, and control flexibility make it suitable for high-fidelity current sourcing in demanding environments.
Technical Specifications
• Maximum Output Current: 200 mA
• Output Mode: Constant Current (CC)
• Analog Control Input: Accepts analog voltage signal for output current setting
• Digital Control Interface: Serial interface options available for remote control and monitoring
• Remote Sense Capability: Four-wire sensing for load-terminal voltage measurement and compensation
• Interlock Input: Safety-gated output disable based on external interlock condition
• Form Factor: Board-level module for direct integration
– Key Features
• Soft Start: Gradual current ramp-up to prevent transient damage to sensitive laser diodes
• Transient Suppression: Voltage and current spike mitigation during operation and power cycling
• Over-Current Protection: Internal limits protecting source and connected device
• Reverse Voltage Protection: Safeguards against accidental reverse bias conditions
– Typical Applications
• Laser diode driver circuits in test and measurement systems
• OEM instrument integration requiring precise current delivery
• Automated test equipment (ATE) requiring current source modules
• Laboratory benchtop systems for component characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
The LDX-3100 board-level design supports both analog and digital command interfaces, enabling integration into hybrid control architectures. Four-wire remote sensing eliminates errors from cable resistance, critical for maintaining accuracy in distributed test systems.
