PARAMETERS | VALUE | NOTES |
MIN | TYP | MAX | UNITS |
DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT |
Output Current | 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 | A | - |
RMS Noise Current | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | μA RMS | QCL1000 at 500 mA output, 100 kHz test bandwidth |
Noise Current Density | 1 | 2 | 4 | nA / √Hz | QCL1000 at 500 mA, 10 Ω test load |
Stability, short and long term | 5 | 10 | 15 | ppm | 25°C ambient |
Temperature Coe?cient | 5 | 10 | 18 | ppm / °C | - |
Compliance Voltage Range | 10 | - | 20 | V | Internal Supply Voltage can be adjusted from the front panel. NOTE: With this current source, the voltage developed across the load (laser) is not driven by the controller, but by Ohm’s Law and the resistance of the load (laser). |
Slow Start Current Ramp (after Enabled) | 1.5 | msec | To setpoint |
Delayed Start | 2 | sec | User adjustable |
EXTERNAL MODULATION |
Modulation Bandwidth | - | 2 | 3 | MHz | Sinewave |
Rise/Fall Time | 250 / 200 | nsec | To full scale |
Slew Rate | - | 30 | - | V / µsec | - |
Depth of Modulation | - | 90 | - | % | At 500 kHz |
External Modulation Input Range | -5 to +5 | V | - |
Input Impedance | - | 1 | - | kΩ | - |
External Modulation Input Damage Threshold | -10 to +10 | V | BNC Connector |
MONITORS AND OUTPUTS |
Setpoint Resolution | 16 | bits | 5V = fullscale output |
Display Accuracy Measurement Resolution | 24 | Bits | - |
Accuracy, Current Output Monitor vs. Actual Current (display or analog output) | 0.2 | % | > 5% of full scale |
0.5 | % | < 5% of full scale |
Accuracy, Current Setpoint vs. Actual Current | 0.2 | % | Internal setpoint |
0.2 | % | External modulation |
Accuracy, Analog Setpoint Monitor1 | 5 | % | >10% of full scale |
25 | % | <10% of full scale |
Current Setpoint Monitor is a reference signal only, and may deviate from the actual setpoint by up to 5% when the setpoint is greater than 10% of full scale. |
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS |
AC Power Supply and Line Frequency | 100-120 / 220-240 VAC, 2 A, 50-60 Hz | Switch selectable: 100-120 V and 220-240 V, appropriate power cord supplied |
Fuse for 220-240 V | 0.63 A, 250 V, fast blow | 5×20 mm, Part #0217.630MXP, Littelfuse |
Fuse for 100-120 V | 1.25 A, 250 V, fast blow | 5×20 mm, Part #02351.25HXP, Littelfuse |
Power Consumption | 9.8 Watts | At idle, no output to QCL load |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS |
Warm-up Time | 1 Hour | - |
Warm-up Time | USB, Ethernet | - |
Warranty | One (1) Year | - |
Safety Tested To | IEC 61000-3-2 IEC61000-3-3 IEC61000-4-2 IEC61000-4-3 IEC61000-4-4 IEC61000-4-5 IEC61000-4-6 IEC 61000-4-8 IEC 61010-1 | European Council Directive 2004/108/EC &European Council Directive 2006/95/EC |
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS |
Case Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 50 | °C | - |
Humidity | 80 | % | Relative humidity at 30°C (non-condensing) |
Weight | 12 (~5.4) | lbs (kg) | - |
Size | 3.47×8.86 × 17.72 (89 × 226 × 450) | inches3 (mm3) | - |