Description:
The PilotPZ is a laser diode controller together with laser diode temperature controller, Piezo Amplifier and Function Generator combined in one bench-top instrument. Special features are low noise laser current and highly stable temperature control. Remote control via USB, GPIB / IEEE 488.2, and RS232 interface.
Technical Details
Laser Diode Current Controller:
- Operates Anode- and Cathode Grounded Laser Diodes and Photodiodes
- Operates Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
- External Modulation Input
- Analog Monitor Output for Laser Current and Laser Power
- Laser Diode Control Modes
- Constant Current Mode
- Constant Power Mode
- Laser Diode Protection Features
- Adjustable Laser Current Limit
- Adjustable Laser Power Limit
- Adjustable Compliance Voltage
- Temperature Window Function
- Extremely Low Laser Current Noise Figure
- High Laser Current Long Term Stability
Laser Diode Temperature Controller:
- Excellent Temperature Stability
- Digital PID Control with Separate P, I, D Settings
- Temperature Sensors
- NTC Sensors
- AD590 Sensors
- TEC Protection Features
- Adjustable TEC Current Limit
- Time-Out Limit
- Temperature Window Function
Piezo Amplifier:
- Low Noise Voltage Amplifier
- Bipolar Amplification –13V to +13V
- High Frequency Range up to10kHz
- High Long Term Voltage Stability
Function Generator:
- Variable Waveforms
- High Frequency Range 0.1Hz to10kHz
- Modulation Applicable to
- Piezo Voltage
- Laser Current
Application:
Demanding diode lasers as Distributed Feedback (DFB) Diode Lasers or External Cavity Diode Lasers (ECDLs) require a highly precise, low noise, long term stable diode laser controller. Spectral linewidth as well as long term stability of these laser systems are directly determined by the laser controller. The PilotPC represents more than 15 years of experience in precision laser system development for laboratory and industrial enviroments.
Specs & Stock List
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PilotPZ 500 |
PilotPZ 4000 |
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| Laser Controller |
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| Current Range |
0 ... +/- 500mA |
0 ... +/- 4000mA |
| Compliance Voltage |
7V |
7V |
| Setting Accuracy |
+/- 0.1% |
+/- 0.1% |
| Resolution |
0.1mA |
1mA |
| Noise Figure (10Hz ... 10MHz) |
< 5µA |
< 20µA |
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| Temperature Controller |
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| Temperature control range |
-5°C ... +30°C |
-5°C ... +30°C |
| Setpoint Accuracy |
1mK |
1mK |
| TEC current range |
0 ... +/- 2A |
0 ... +/- 4A |
| Output Voltage |
-8V ... +8V |
-8V ... +8V |
| Maximum Power |
16W |
32W |
| Temperature Sensor |
AD590 / 10k NTC |
AD590 / 10k NTC |
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| Piezo Controller |
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| Voltage range |
-13V ... +13V |
-13V ... +13V |
| Setpoint Resolution |
< 1mV |
< 1mV |
| Scan Rate |
0.1Hz .. 10kHz |
0.1Hz .. 10kHz |
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| General Data |
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| Line Voltage |
100V / 115V / 230V
+/- 10% |
100V / 115V / 230V
+/- 10% |
| Line Frequency |
50Hz / 60Hz |
50Hz / 60Hz |
| Operation Temperature |
0 ... 40°C |
0 ... 40°C |
| Storage Conditions |
-25°C ... +70°C |
-25°C ... +70°C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
270 x 110 x 320 mm |
270 x 110 x 320 mm |
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