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T-Cube TEC Controller
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
The T-Cube Thermoelectric Temperature Controller (TTC001) is a precise
temperature controller for laser diodes and detectors. The TTC001 is ideally suited
for:
• Wavelength Stabilization of Laser Diode
• Noise Reduction of Detectors
• Wavelength Tuning by Regulating the Temperature
• Modulation of Wavelength by Tuning the Temperature
The unit is easy to use due to the clearly arranged controls on the front panel. The
measurement values are shown by a 5-digit LED display and are selected via two
push buttons and a knob.
The TTC001 is designed to be completely compatible with Thorlabs T-Cube product
series. The unit can be controlled via the panel buttons or from a PC via the a USB
connection (either standalone operation or when mounted to the KCHx01 K-Cube
Hub). The operation can be controlled using the provided software package.
Fig. 1.1 T-Cube TEC Controller (TTC001)
The proportional gain, the integral share, and the de rivative share of th e PID
temperature control loo p can be set independent of each othe r to optimize the
performance of the controller. The TTC001 also has preloaded setups for each of
Thorlabs' TEC mounts to simplify operation. No PID adjustments should be needed
for Thorlabs' LDM56, LDM90, LM14S2, and LDM21.
