User’s Guide
TO-Can Laser Diode Mount
LDM-4405
700415 May 2021
Page 1: ...User s Guide TO Can Laser Diode Mount LDM 4405 700415 May 2021...
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Page 3: ...ation v Safety Information and the Manual v General Safety Considerations v Safety Symbols vi Safety Marking Symbols vi Warranty vii Comments Suggestions and Problems viii Chapter 1 Introduction Produ...
Page 4: ...T A B L E O F C O N T E N TS ii LDM 4405 Temperature Control and Condensation 12 Thermoelectric Temperature Control 12 Nitrogen Purge 12 Chapter 3 Safety...
Page 5: ...the LDM 4405 2 Figure 1 3 Socket Connection Type I 3 Figure 2 1 Pin Arrangement of the LDM 4405 5 Figure 2 2 Laser Diode Insertion 8 Figure 2 3 Mount with Laser and Cover Clamp Installed 9 Figure 2 4...
Page 6: ...L I S T O F F I G U R E S A N D T A B L E S iv LDM 4405...
Page 7: ...uation which can result in serious injury or death WARNING Visible and or invisible laser radiation Avoid direct exposure to the beam General Safety Considerations If any of the following conditions e...
Page 8: ...ative Humidity 80 RH non condensing Operating temperature range of 0 C to 28 C Storage and transportation temperature of 40 C to 70 C Maximum altitude 3000 m 9843 ft This equipment is suitable for con...
Page 9: ...expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose ILX Lightwave Corporation shall not be liable for any incidental special or consequential...
Page 10: ...newport com ilxlightwave When you contact us please have the following information If ILX Lightwave determines that a return to the factory is necessary you will beissued a Return Authorization RA num...
Page 11: ...its base for simple and reliable post mounting The LDM 4405 allows direct interfacing to most of ILX s current sources and temperature controllers through standard ILX cables This gives you the flexi...
Page 12: ...Figure 1 1 illustrates the LDM 4405 with cover clamp removed revealing the laser mounting plate and internal PCB Figure 1 2 shows the rear of the mount including connectors and switches Figure 1 1 Ex...
Page 13: ...on ways we can improve out products We invite you to contact us at any time with your suggestions Laser Packages Styles Supported 5 6 mm and 9 mm TO can Type 1 Lead Length 5 20mm Maximum Laser Current...
Page 14: ...I N T R O DU C TI O N Specifications 4 LDM 4405 C H A P T E R 1...
Page 15: ...onfigured to be either anode or cathode Likewise the photo diode pin can be configured to be either anode or cathode Refer to the datasheet for your laser to determine the polarity of the laser diode...
Page 16: ...This corresponds to the configuration shown in Table 2 1 where the laser diode anode and photo diode cathode are tied together at the common pin It is imperative that the LDM 4405 is properly configu...
Page 17: ...er and temperature connector pin outs When the mount electrical connections and laser driver are correctly configured the laser cathode and anode connections are shorted through an ILX Lightwave curre...
Page 18: ...the laser mounting plate There are two receptacles on the clamp a smaller diameter one for 5 6mm devices and a larger diameter one for 9mm devices Rotate the cover clamp so that the correct receptacl...
Page 19: ...O P E R A T I O N Laser Diode Mounting 05_21 LDM 4405 9 C H A P T E R 2 Figure 2 3 Mount with Laser and Cover Clamp Installed...
Page 20: ...efore current can flow from the source Proper shielding of the current source and temperature controller signals is necessary to ensure proper noise free performance This is accomplished by grounding...
Page 21: ...operation follow these steps NEVER connect an ammeter in series with the laser circuit Place a known resistance 1 ohm works well in series with the laser diode circuit Then measure the voltage across...
Page 22: ...erature control results in the thermal stability required for a precise and consistent light output Nitrogen Purge As the temperature within the LDM 4405 is varied dramatically up and down the problem...
Page 23: ...cs or mirrors Remove rings jewelry and other reflective materials when working with lasers Viewing of emissions from the laser may cause eye damage Use of protective goggles is recommended when operat...
Page 24: ...S A F E T Y 14 LDM 4405 C H A P T E R 3...
