WLD33ND 3 A Lower Noise Laser Diode Driver

  • Small Size: 1.30" X 1.28" X 0.313"
  • Slow Start Laser Diode Protection
  • TTL Compatible Shutdown Pin
  • Adjustable Laser Diode Current Limit
  • Over temperature output shutdown
  • Up to 3.0 A CW laser diode current
  • 2.5 times lower noise than WLD3343-3A (18 ยตA)
  • Constant Current Mode Only
  • Voltage Controlled Setpoint
  • Bandwidth 2 MHz (CC, sine wave)
 

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Theย WLD33ND-3Lย is a general purpose laser diode driver that maintains precision laser diode current (Constant Current mode) using electronics that are compatible with any laser diode type. It is designed for lower noise operation compared to the standardย WLD33ND-3A. It delays and slowly ramps the current for maximum protection. Supply up to 3.0 A of current to your laser diode from a single +5 V power source.ย  An evaluation board is available to simplify prototyping:ย WLD33ND-3AEV.

An internal thermostat shuts down the WLD safely if the device temperature exceeds 105ยฐC. This device operates to 45ยฐC ambient temperature. Remotely enable or disable current. Current range is scaled by an external resistor.

For Constant Power mode, 2.2 or 3ย A operation, theย WLD33NDย andย WLD33ND-3Aย are available. To drive with lower noise in Constant Current Mode only, theย WLD3343-2L drives up to 2.2ย A. A circuit calculator tool speeds selection of external component values (see Design Tools tab). Heatsinking solutions to use the WLD33ND-3L at full current are available.

This laser diode driver is ideal for applications where space is tight. It is widely used inย electro-optic qualification,ย Raman spectroscopy, medical diagnostic equipment, range finders, eye-safe atmospheric lidar and on research benches.

Free, effective, and responsive technical support is available to simplify integration of Wavelength products into your OEM design. Standard product can be easily modified to meet your application requirements.

1 Hour Current Stabilityย at ambient 25ยฐC: 200 ppm

Supply Range:ย +5 to +12 V

Package:ย 14 pin DIP PCB mount (33 x 32 x 8 mm)

Laser Diode Output Current:ย up to 3.0 A

Delay:ย 240 msec.
Current Ramp:ย 10 msec
Rise time:ย 100 nsec
Fall time:ย 200 nsec
Noise: 18 ยตA (100 mA, 100 kHz)

TTL Compatibleย RESET / ENABLE input is active LO.

Bandwidth:ย 2 MHz – Constant Current sine wave

Maximum Power Dissipationย 9 W (with full thermal kit)

Heatspreader Temperature Rise:ย 30ยฐC / W without external heatsinking

Circuit Diagram Example: WLD33ND in Constant Current mode with a Type A/B Laser Diode (Top View)

Kits

WEV300WEV300 Thermal Solution Kit$25
WEV301WEV301 Thermal Solution Kit with +5 V Fan$51
WEV302WEV302 Thermal Solution Kit with +12 V Fan$51

Accessories

WLD33ND-3AEVEvaluation PCB for WLD33ND 3A & 3L Laser Diode Drivers$182
WHS302WHS302 Heatsink for WXX Controllers$16
WTW002WTW002 Thermal Washer for Wxx Controllers$3
WXC303WXC303 +5 V Fan$33
WXC304WXC304 +12 V Fan$33
WXC305WXC305 Screw Kit$6

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