The Newport 708 is an 8-channel mount for 14-pin butterfly laser diodes, designed for telecommunications testing and precision laser diode control. It provides secure clamping of laser diode pins, efficient thermal management via aluminum construction, and rack-mount integration into standard 1U instrumentation racks. The unit accommodates eight fiber optic connections with selectable connector types and interfaces with laser drivers and temperature controllers through a 15-pin D-sub connector and reconfigurable 28-pin ZIF jumper block socket.
Technical Specifications
• Laser diode package: 14-pin butterfly flatpack
• Channels: 8
• Mounting capacity: Up to 8 butterfly flatpack sockets
• Pin clamping mechanism for secure electrical contact and stable mounting during testing
• Housing: Milled solid aluminum bar stock, tumble burnished, black anodized finish
• Dimensions: 19 in. (483 mm) W × 1.75 in. (43 mm) H × 12.5 in. (318 mm) D
• Weight: 9 lb (4.1 kg)
• Rack form factor: 1U (1.75 in.) with standard rack-mount ears
• Electrical interface: 15-pin male D-sub connector for laser driver and thermoelectric cooler (TEC) control
• Fiber optic interface: Eight bulkhead connectors on front panel—selectable types: FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC, or ST/PC
• Configuration: 28-pin zero-insertion-force (ZIF) jumper block socket for system communication; supports multiple butterfly package pin-out configurations
– Key Features
• Efficient heat dissipation through solid aluminum construction for stable temperature control
• Pin clamping design accommodates various butterfly package dimensions and pin configurations
• Channel labeling (1–8) for straightforward test position identification
• Reconfigurable jumper block architecture for package style flexibility
– Typical Applications
• Telecommunications laser diode burn-in testing
• Multi-channel laser diode characterization
• Temperature-controlled laser diode evaluation in rack-mount test systems
– Compatibility & Integration
• Compatible with all laser driver brands and all temperature controller brands
• Specifically integrates with Newport Model 8016 Telecom Laser Diode Controller
• Custom cable interfacing available for third-party controllers
• Supports pre-configured and custom jumper wire setups for system communication
