Power is the backbone of any electronic system and the power supply is what feeds it. Choosing the right supply can make the critical difference between optimum performance and inconsistent results. This video covers AC/DC fundamentals, a comparison of different power supply characteristics, important specifications for selecting a power supply, and answers some FAQs.
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AMS Technologies is Europe’s leading solution provider and distributor for Optical, Power and Thermal Management Technologies. From a network of local offices in Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Poland and Sweden, AMS Technologies supports customers with solutions that allow them to take a prime position in a variety of high-tech markets.
Wavelength Electronics’ drivers and controllers ideally complement AMS Technologies’ portfolio of laser diodes, laser systems, thermoelectric and resistive thermal management components as well as the turnkey solutions AMS Technologies is designing and manufacturing to meet the company’s customers’ demanding specifications.
Researchers at the University of Vienna have designed a photon source using Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion (SPDC) with a doubly resonant Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) utilizing an additional birefringent crystal to tune clusters independent of SPDC phase-matching. Achieving the doubly resonant condition in the OPO that enables a single mode is challenging. This photon source has a bandwidth of 10.9 MHz to match the linewidths of atomic transitions. The source also produces single-mode photon pairs at a rate of 47.5 Hz without mode filters reducing loss in the system, which enables research and applications in the quantum realm using hybrid light-matter interactions.
The Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) is highly dependent on the temperature of the crystal, which can alter the index of refraction and change the wavelength of the light or change length due to temperature, causing a shift in efficiency and cluster tuning capabilities. Temperature regulation of both crystals in the OPO cavity is essential. The PTC5K-CH controlled the temperature of the crystals in the OPO cavity with precision better than 2 mK, generating the necessary crystal stability.
The complete case study is available as CS-TC03.
Pair the WLD3343 Laser Diode Driver with either a WTC3243 or WTCP-5A5V Temperature Controller when precision laser diode current and temperature control are required. The WLD3343’s and the WTC3243’s are Li+ battery-compatible. These drivers are widely used in electro-optic qualification, Raman spectroscopy, medical diagnostic equipment, range finders, eye-safe atmospheric lidar and on research benches. System safety is paramount with Wavelength drivers.
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Knowing how much and where ozone is in our atmosphere is important to daily life on Earth. Ozone present in the stratosphere is critical to protecting life from harmful radiation, but ozone in the troposphere is detrimental. NASA has created a network specifically tasked with measuring and mapping the ozone in the troposphere. This will allow researchers to analyze potential dangers with ozone levels and propose solutions to these problems.
Bridger Photonics has developed a Differential Absorption LiDAR (DIAL) system for a NASA LiDAR network to measure ozone concentrations in the troposhpere in a compact, easy-to-use, high power output with low power consumption, fast repetition rate, commercially available device.
The PTC10K-CH provides stable thermoelectric current to control the temperature of the laser diode arrays and the nonlinear crystal. This controller delivered the precision performance and long-term reliability Bridger Photonics required.
The LD15CHA delivers up to 15 A of output current to the laser diode arrays which pump the solid state laser. Because Bridger Photonics operates the driver near limit, it is important that the output current never exceed the setpoint. The LD15CHA can be configured (setpoint and limit) without output current enabled.
Read the full Case Study here.
For a limited time, when you buy any industry-leading, low noise QCL LAB Instrument, receive a PTC10K-CH Precision Temperature Controller for free.
The patented technology of the QCL LAB quantum cascade laser driver reduces jitter, minimizes noise for narrow linewidth and delivers exceptional current stability for repeatable scans.
The mK temperature stability of the PTC controller supports highly stable wavelength output.
Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) recently met with the Montana Photonics Industry Alliance to discuss the positive economic impact of the optics and photonics industry in the state.
Senator Daines co-chairs the Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus with Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Representatives Joe Morelle (D-NY) and Brian Mast (R-FL). The bipartisan, bicameral Caucus is set to launch at a virtual event on Wednesday 9 September 2020 at 2:30 pm EDT, and the National Photonics Initiative invites you to be part of the event.
The O&P Caucus will work to educate members of Congress and their staff about the importance of light-based research and technologies to the US economy, security, and scientific excellence. Advocating for federal investment, the Caucus will serve as a positive, proactive voice for the optics and photonics community within Congress and as a bridge to the Administration.
The launch event will feature remarks from the four co-chairs and Administration officials as well as a short Q&A session. To attend, you must register.
As co-leaders of the National Photonics Initiative, SPIE – the international society for optics and photonics and OSA have worked closely with Congress over the past year to establish this Caucus. We are very excited about this new voice for the optics and photonics community and look forward to your participation and support.
Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) recently met with the Montana Photonics Industry Alliance to discuss the positive economic impact of the optics and photonics industry in the state.
Senator Daines co-chairs the Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus with Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Representatives Joe Morelle (D-NY) and Brian Mast (R-FL). The bipartisan, bicameral Caucus is set to launch at a virtual event on Wednesday 9 September 2020 at 2:30 pm EDT, and the National Photonics Initiative invites you to be part of the event.
The O&P Caucus will work to educate members of Congress and their staff about the importance of light-based research and technologies to the US economy, security, and scientific excellence. Advocating for federal investment, the Caucus will serve as a positive, proactive voice for the optics and photonics community within Congress and as a bridge to the Administration.
The launch event will feature remarks from the four co-chairs and Administration officials as well as a short Q&A session. To attend, you must register.
As co-leaders of the National Photonics Initiative, SPIE – the international society for optics and photonics and OSA have worked closely with Congress over the past year to establish this Caucus. We are very excited about this new voice for the optics and photonics community and look forward to your participation and support.
The LDTC LAB series instruments combine best-in-class low noise, high-end digital control laser diode driver technology with an IntelliTune® smart temperature controller. If you need stable wavelength, stable temperature, stable laser diode current or power, or low noise, these offer the best performance and value.
Two models are available, the LD2TC5 LAB and the LD5TC10 LAB. The LD2TC5 LAB outputs up to 2 and 5 A for the laser and thermoelectric, respectively. The LD5TC10 LAB outputs up to 5 and 10 A. Both models offer 10 V of laser compliance voltage and 15 V of thermoelectric compliance voltage.
The intuitive touchscreen interface and IntelliTune® PID control algorithm simplify precision operation.
This video will help you quickly set up the LDxCHA Series of laser diode drivers for your application. The LDxCHA delivers low noise and reliable stability in applications such as materials processing, industrial laser cutting, and laser diode bars/stacks.