The Newport 5005 Laser Driver is a precision current source engineered for stable, low-noise operation of laser diodes in laboratory and industrial settings. It delivers up to 1.00 A output current with exceptional current stability and comprehensive laser diode protection circuitry. The driver combines adjustable current limits, real-time photodiode monitoring, and flexible modulation capabilities to support demanding applications from CW operation to high-frequency modulation.
Technical Specifications
• Output Current: 1.00 A maximum at 100–120 VAC and 220–240 VAC input
• Laser Compliance Voltage: 7 V
• Current Stability: 1-hour <10 ppm FS; 24-hour <50 ppm FS; long-term 50 ppm
• Output Noise/Ripple: Low bandwidth <0.4 µA; high bandwidth <1 µA
• Laser Current Resolution: 0.004 mA
• Temperature Coefficient: <50 ppm FS/°C
• Transfer Function: 20 mA/V
• Photodiode Current Range: 0–5000 µA with ±0.05 accuracy and 1.0 µA resolution
• Monitor Current Range: 0–5 mA with ±0.05 accuracy and 1.0 µA 24-hour stability
• Power Input: 90–264 VAC, 50–60 Hz; maximum power 120 W
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C
• Dimensions: 88 H × 215 W × 320 D mm; weight 4.05 kg
– Key Features
• External Analog Modulation: ±10 V input (10 kΩ impedance) with switchable bandwidth: DC to 12 kHz (low) or DC to 660 kHz (high)
• Internal Modulation: Selectable sine or square wave generator
• Photodiode Flexibility: Zero-biased operation for CW applications or reverse-biased to 5 V for high-frequency detection
• 16-bit Laser Diode Characterization: Full access to all laser diode parameters including forward voltage
• Laser Safety: Output keyswitch, interlock, output delay (CDRH US21 CFR 1040.10 compliant), redundant FET and relay shorting circuits
– Typical Applications
Power level control, wavelength tuning, optical signal modulation, and laser diode characterization in research and production environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
USB interface compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit). Operating humidity <90% non-condensing; storage temperature –40°C to +70°C.
