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PLD10000/PLD12500 LASER DIODE DRIVER
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Table 1. Pin Descriptions
PIN
NAME
PIN DESCRIPTION
1
No Connect
2
PD Cathode
Photodiode cathode connection for Type C lasers only; see
.
3
PD Anode
Photodiode anode connection for Type A & B lasers. Photodiode feedback is required for Constant
Power-mode operation. Tie this pin to PD Aux (pin 23) for Type C lasers (see
4, 5, 6
LD Cathode
Laser diode cathode connection.
7, 8, 9
LD Anode /
+LD Supply
Laser diode anode connection. Also used as power supply input for high-compliance lasers.
Maximum input voltage 30 VDC.
On PLD12500, the supply voltage (+5 V) and LD Anode must be separate supplies.
10, 11, 12
GND
Power supply ground. Used with +5 V for high current return.
13, 14, 15
+5 V
Supply voltage to control electronics. Range 4.5 to 5.5 VDC. The power supply must be rated to
source at least 1.1-times the laser current plus the PLD quiescent current. On PLD12500, the
supply voltage (+5 V) and LD Anode voltage must be separate supplies.
16
Analog Input
Remote setpoint or modulation input. Transfer function varies by model and operating mode—refer
. Range 0 to 5 V. Impedance 1 MΩ. Not TTL-compatible. Connect Analog Input pin to
Common (pin 19) when not using the Analog Input function. The Analog Input signal sums with the
onboard setpoint value. See
for damage threshold information.
17
P Monitor
Photodiode Current Monitor (power monitor). Transfer function varies by PD feedback range
setting—refer to
. Range 0 to 2.5 V. Impedance 1 kΩ.
18
I Monitor
Laser Diode Output Current Monitor. Transfer function varies by model—refer to
Range 0 to 2.5 V. Impedance 1 kΩ.
19
Common
Measurement ground. Low current return used only with Monitor pins and Analog Input. Internally
shorted to GND (pins 10, 11, 12).
20
LIM I Monitor
Current Limit Monitor. Transfer function varies by model—refer to
.
Range 0 to 2.5 V. Impedance 1 kΩ. The current limit voltage should be set 0.2 V above the desired
limit level. Instructions for fine-tuning the current limit are on
21
LIM I Status
Status output pin. Indicates if the driver has reached current limit and has switched off the output.
Signal is < 0.3 V if the driver is in limit and output is latched off; signal is at 5 V when output is not
in limit. Toggle LD Enable to reset the limit circuit and enable the output current.
22
LD Enable
Output Enable. Disable = ground or floating. Enable = 3 to 5 V.
Requires 5 mA input current. Not TTL-compatible.
23
PD Aux
For TYPE C Laser Diodes only. See
24
Aux V+
For TYPE C Laser Diodes only. See
Table 2. Current Output Monitor, Limit Monitor, Photodiode Current Monitor, and
Analog Input Transfer Functions
FUNCTION
MODE
PLD10000
PLD12500
LIM I Monitor (Current Limit)
CC / CP
4.6 A / V
5.0 A / V
I Monitor (Output Current)
CC / CP
4.6 A / V
5.0 A / V
Analog Input; CC-Mode
CC
2.3 A / V
2.5 A / V
Analog Input CP-Mode; Low Range
CP
100 µA / V
Analog Input, CP-Mode; High Range
See Note
CP
1 mA / V
P Monitor (Photodiode Current); Low Range
CC / CP
200 µA / V
P Monitor (Photodiode Current); High Range
See Note
CC / CP
2 mA / V
Note: High Range is not available when using Type C Lasers.