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500mA Laser Diode Driver - FL500

Product information "500mA Laser Diode Driver - FL500"

The FL500 is ideal for driving low power laser diodes. It operates from 3 to 12 V, so is compatible with Li+ battery operation. It can be configured as two totally independent 250 mA drivers or a single 500 mA driver. Compatible with Type A or B laser diodes. The FL500 allows for quick and easy operation in Constant Current (CC) mode. For simple CC mode operation the only components that are required are a power supply, an analog control voltage, your laser and optional filtering circuitry.

Key Features:

  • Small Package (0.75" x 0.45" x 0.255")
  • Low Cost
  • Brownout Protection
  • 12-pin, SMT package, Reflow Compatible
  • Slow Start Laser Diode Protection
  • Drive Up to 500 mA Output Current
  • Can be configured as two 250 mA drivers
  • Voltage Controlled Setpoint
  • TTL Compatible Shutdown Pin
  • Adjustable Current Limit on Eval boards
  • Adjustable Current Range Output
  • 500 kHz sinewave Constant Current Bandwidth (100 kHz square wave)
Manufacturer "Wavelength Electronics"
Wavelength Electronics, Inc. is a manufacturer of precision electronics established in 1993 and located in Bozeman, MT. The product range include innovative laser diode driver components designed to precisely operate low-power laser diodes and low cost thermoelectric temperature controllers. The devices are used in a wide range of applications, including environmental sensors, spectroscopy, biomedical devices, fiberoptic systems, DFB & tunable laser diode systems, EDFAs, semiconductor manufacturing tools, military electronics and many more electro-optical instruments.
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