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LDTC0520 / LDTC1020 LASER DIODE AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
RECOMMENDED TEST LOADS
For initial setup and configuration, we recommend using
a simulated load while configuring the laser diode driver,
until familiar with the controller operation. To pre-test or
troubleshoot, please use the following recommended test
loads.
Laser Diode Driver:
For the laser diode driver, recommended simulated laser
loads are dependent on operation mode. The test load for
Constant Current
and the test
load for
Constant Power
.
1N4001
1N4001
LDC
(Pin J3-1)
LDA
(Pin J3-4)
1 Ω, 2 W
Constant Current Mode
Figure 4. Constant Current Mode Test Load
24 Ω
1N4001
1N4001
2N3906
0.33 µF
PDA
(Pin J3-2)
LDA
(Pin J3-4)
LDC
(Pin J3-1)
Constant Power Mode
The 24 Ω resistor typically
produces approximately 30 mA
laser driver current. Vary the
resistor value to change the
output current.
1 Ω, 2 W
Figure 5. Constant Power Mode Test Load
NOTE:
To determine the actual drive current, measure
the voltage drop across the 1 Ω resistor. Do not insert an
ammeter in series with the output circuit; doing so may
cause instability in the control loop. To stay within the Safe
Operating Area while using the test load, V
S
must not exceed
5 V.
Temperature Controller:
For the temperature controller, recommended simulated
thermoelectric and thermistor circuits are shown in
and
. Configuring the temperature controller using
test loads is recommended for setting the thermoelectric
controller limits or to check the temperature controller
operation.
R
LOAD
TEC+
(Pin J3-6)
TEC-
(Pin J3-7)
R
LOAD
= 1 Ω, Rated >10 W
Thermal Test Load
I
METER
Figure 6. Simulated Thermoelectric Test Load
R1
R1 = 10 kΩ, ¼ W resistor
SEN-
(Pin J3-9)
SEN+
(Pin J3-8)
Simulated Thermistor
Figure 7. Simulated Thermistor
This circuit simulates a 10 kΩ thermistor operating at 25°C.
NOTE:
To stay within the Safe Operating Area while using
the test load, V
S
must not exceed 5 V.