The Newport 8560 is a 6000mA laser diode driver module engineered for precise current control within the Newport 8000 Modular Controller system. This single module occupies one of four fully isolated bays in the mainframe, delivering output current from 0–6000mA with 0.0916 mA resolution via advanced 16-bit technology. The modular architecture supports simultaneous operation of multiple driver and temperature controller modules, enabling complex multi-laser or hybrid laser/TEC applications.
Technical Specifications
• Output Current Range: 0–6000mA
• Output Current Resolution: 0.0916 mA
• Control Technology: 16-bit precision architecture
• Signal Isolation: Digital and analog signal paths isolated within mainframe design
• Module Form Factor: Single bay insert for Newport 8000 Modular Controller
– Key Features
• Automatic module detection with LCD display of system configuration on mainframe
• Four fully isolated bays accommodate mixed module types (drivers, temperature controllers)
• GPIB/IEEE-488.2 and RS-232C remote interfaces via Model 8000 mainframe
• LabVIEW driver software supplied for integrated test automation
• Individual addressing capability for multi-laser beam systems
– Typical Applications
• Multiple independently addressed laser diodes
• Multi-laser diode pumped fiber amplifier systems
• 2-D vertical cavity surface emitting laser diode arrays
• Research and development of complex optical systems
• Industrial laser control requiring modular scalability
– Compatibility & Integration
The 8560 operates exclusively within the Newport 8000 Modular Controller mainframe. Its modular design permits flexible system expansion—combine multiple 8560 drivers with temperature control modules in a single chassis for applications demanding synchronized control across different laser types and beam paths.
