Laser Diode Temperature Controllers

Laser Diode Temperature Controllers

Thermoelectric temperature controllers are used to control a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) that is typically integrated into a laser diode's package or part of a temperature controlled mounting plate. Laser diode operation is affected by temperature. Precision temperature control will help maintain output power and wavelength as well as prevent against over temperature conditions that can damage or prematurely age laser diodes. Temperature controllers may also be used to control other optical electric devices in research and development or manufacturing test. Careful attention to the design of the temperature controllers provide high stability either with easy to set up Hybrid P-I control loop or with a full PID control loop. For PID control loops, ILX Lightwave instruments contain an autotune method to reduce time to configure the temperature controller for your application. Most ILX Lightwave temperature controllers are compatible with multiple types of temperature sensors including thermistors, AD590, LM335, and RTD sensors.  Please see our Diode Temperature Controller Guide for more information.

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