The Newport 744 is a 14-pin butterfly laser diode mount engineered for precise temperature control and stable optical coupling in demanding laboratory and industrial environments. It integrates a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) for rigorous thermal stabilization and employs zero insertion force (ZIF) sockets with spring-loaded clamps to secure the laser package against a heat sink while minimizing mechanical strain on device leads.
Technical Specifications
• Product Family: 740 Series Telecom Laser Diode Mounts
• Model: 744
• Package Compatibility: 14-pin butterfly laser diodes
• Temperature Control: Integrated thermoelectric cooler (TEC) for active thermal stabilization
• Mounting Interface: Zero insertion force (ZIF) sockets and spring-loaded clamps; entire laser package bottom surface clamped to heat sink
• Thermal Design: Optimized heat transfer pathway for thermal stability
• Electrical Connectors:
– 15-pin male D-sub for laser temperature control
– 9-pin male D-sub for laser diode current control (ILX Lightwave® standard pinout)
• Configuration: Fully configurable pinouts accommodate virtually any laser diode, photodiode, thermoelectric cooler, and thermistor arrangement
– Key Features
• Accommodates multiple laser diode/photodiode/TEC/thermistor configurations
• Compatible with DIL and butterfly laser packages
• Mechanical design minimizes lead strain during installation and operation
• Standard ILX Lightwave® connectors ensure compatibility with associated control electronics
• Flexible pinout configuration supports non-standard device architectures
– Typical Applications
• Telecommunications systems
• Biomedical instrumentation
• Spectroscopy and analytical systems
• Precision laboratory and industrial environments
– Compatibility & Integration
The 744 accommodates various laser diode package types within the 14-pin butterfly form factor and supports flexible thermoelectric cooler and thermistor integration. Standard D-sub connectors interface with existing control infrastructure. Fully configurable electrical pinouts enable integration of custom device configurations without redesign of the mounting interface.
