Applies To These Products

PLD10000
PLD10K-CH

Question

Can I use two PLD10000 or PLD10K-CH laser driver modules connected in parallel to feed a single laser diode (or diodes) to achieve up to 20 Amps of drive current?

Answer

Yes, you can parallel multiple PLD Series Laser Diode Drivers to gain higher current output than is possible from a single unit. Please see the application note 20 Amp Output Current Using Two PLD10K-CH Ultra-Stable Laser Diode Drivers, which would also apply to the PLD10000s as well.