ILX Lightwave LDX-3210 Laser Diode Driver, Precision
The ILX Lightwave LDX-3210 is a precision laser diode driver designed for demanding laser control applications. It offers low noise and high stability, ensuring accurate and reliable performance. Ideal for laboratory and industrial settings requiring precise laser control.
- Model
- ILX Lightwave LDX-3210
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $930
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- LDX-3210
This unit
The ILX Lightwave LDX-3210 is a precision laser diode current source engineered for high-stability, low-noise control in demanding laboratory and industrial environments. Part of the LDX-3200 series, this instrument combines dual-range current capability with integrated laser diode protection circuits, delivering ±0.05% set point accuracy and <10 ppm FS 1-hour stability. It supports constant current and constant power operating modes, along with analog modulation up to 1 MHz, making it suitable for both DC and dynamic applications.
Technical Specifications Current Control
Laser current ranges: 50 mA / 100 mA (dual range)
Set point accuracy: ±0.05% FS
Set point resolution: 1 µA (50 mA range), 2 µA (100 mA range)
Output current noise/ripple: 1.5 µA rms (low bandwidth), 4 µA (high bandwidth)
1-hour stability: <10 ppm FS
24-hour stability: <20 ppm FS
Transfer function: 50 mA/V Voltage & Monitoring
Laser compliance voltage: 10 V
Forward voltage accuracy: ±2.5%
Forward voltage resolution: 50 mV
Four-wire forward voltage measurement: Standard
Photodiode current accuracy: ±0.04% FS (0 to 5000 µA range)
Monitor current accuracy: ±2 µA (5 to 5000 µA range)
Photodiode reverse bias: 0 to 5 V Modulation & Performance
External modulation: DC to 1 MHz (high bandwidth), DC to 15 kHz (low bandwidth)
Temperature coefficient: <50 ppm FS/°C
Display: 5-digit green LED
Key Features
Clamping current limits with protection during modulation
Adjustable current and voltage limits
Intermittent contact protection and redundant output shorting circuits
Slow start routine prevents over-current and turn-on transients
Front-panel output-shorting switch for safe on/off control
AC power-up protection via redundant shorting circuits
Typical Applications Laser diode characterization, spectroscopy, optical communications testing, and photonics research requiring precision current sourcing with comprehensive device protection.
Compatibility & Integration
GPIB/IEEE-488 computer interface (standard)
LabVIEW instrument drivers available
Power requirements: 220 VAC (120 VAC versions available)
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 1 MHz | Voltage / Current Range: 0-10 V compliance, 220 VAC input, 50 mA / 100 mA dual range |
ILX Lightwave LDX-3210 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the ILX Lightwave LDX-3210. Calibration covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common ILX Lightwave LDX-3210 faults: laser diode end-of-life (output below spec), fiber output connector damage, output instability. Common repairs include laser diode replacement when output falls below spec, fiber output connector repair, and thermal management service.
ILX Lightwave LDX-3210 price
This ILX Lightwave LDX-3210 is listed at $930. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
ILX Lightwave LDX-3210 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the ILX Lightwave LDX-3210 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
