1.7 Connecting components
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Poling and value of the TEC current is insignificant here.
1.7.9 Fine tuning of the temperature
The TED350 has an input for fine tuning of the temperature labeled MOD IN.
The voltage at this input modifies the set value of the temperature
(AD590/LM35/LM335-mode) or of the thermistor resistance (thermistor mode).
The purpose is for example to stabilize the wavelength of laser diodes in closed
control loops (wavelength locker).
The input has no low frequency limit. If a DC-voltage is applied a constant deviation
from the set temperature can be achieved.
The upper frequency limit depends on the thermal setup especially on the thermal
load. It will be in the range of some Hertz.
When fine tuning the temperature all protection circuits remain active so that the TEC
element is run absolutely safe.
The MOD IN input is specified for voltages from -10V ... +10V.