ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NO
DESCRIPTION
PLD5K-CH
5 A Laser Diode Driver
PLD10K-CH
10 A Laser Diode Driver
PLD12.5K-CH
12.5 A Laser Diode Driver
WCB308
Power / LD Cable Set
RELIABILITY YOU CAN TRUST
The PLDxK-CH Series Laser Diode Drivers deliver the
reliability and performance you expect from a Wavelength
Electronics laser driver in a compact and easy-to-integrate
package.
APPLICATIONS
Tens of thousands of PLD drivers are deployed in particle
counters, manufacturing vision systems, wavefront
scanners, fiber aligners, and other laser systems, proving
beyond doubt the reliability and stability of the design.
DESIGNED FOR EASY INTEGRATION
The PLDxK-CH drivers operate from a single 5 V power
supply. To accommodate high compliance lasers, or
multiple stacked lasers, the PLDxK-CH laser diode drivers
allow the laser to be driven from a separate power supply
up to 30 V.
LASER SAFETY FEATURES
Built-in safety features make your product more robust
to real world operating conditions: latching current limit
switches off the output if the current limit is reached; slow
start circuit ramps the output current; and a mechanical
shorting relay protects the laser from ESD events.
Long-term reliability means better up-time, fewer service
calls, and more customers who are satisfied with your
products.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Models: 5 A, 10 A, 12.5 A
• 5 A and 10 A models operate from a single 5 VDC
supply; 12.5 A model requires two supplies
• Separate power supply can be used to drive
high-compliance lasers up to 28 V
• Product Variation allows high-compliance up to
85 V.
• Constant Current or Constant Power modes
• Safety features protect your laser
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Adjustable latching current limit
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Slow-start circuitry
• Local and Remote Enable controls
CONTENTS
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Applies to Product Revisions
PLD5K-CH & PLD10K-CH: Rev A – D
PLD12.5K-CH: Rev A – B
© April 2020
406-587-4910
PLDxK-CH Series
Chassis Mount Laser Diode Drivers
DATASHEET AND OPERATING GUIDE
