Thorlabs Profile TED 8020 Controller Module QTY 1

The Thorlabs Profile TED 8020 Controller Module is a single-slot temperature control module engineered for the PRO8 mainframe platform. It delivers precise thermal regulation of thermoelectric coolers (TECs) in laser diode and photonics applications, stabilizing sensitive components including laser diodes and nonlinear crystals with configurable PID control and hardware current limiting.

Technical Specifications

• Output current: ±2 A maximum


• Maximum output power: 16 W (cooling or heating)


• Measurement resolution: 16-bit; 0.07 mA (ITE)


• Temperature sensor compatibility: Thermistors (20 kΩ or 200 kΩ selectable), AD590/AD592 IC sensors, LM335 transducers. Variants support PT-100 (TED8020-PT) and PT-1000 (TED8020-Kryo) sensors


• Control loop: PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative)


• Module type: Single-slot for PRO8 mainframe


• Weight: Approximately 0.95 kg

Key Features

• User-configurable PID parameters for control loop tuning


• Hardware TEC current limit settable as absolute limit


• Polarity checking and voltage detection for TEC element connection


• IEEE 488 computer interface for remote control and communication


• Fast settling times for rapid target temperature achievement


• High temperature control accuracy and stability

Typical Applications

• Laser diode temperature stabilization


• Nonlinear crystal thermal regulation


• Advanced optoelectronic testing and control


• Photonics component thermal management

Compatibility & Integration

• Mainframe: PRO8000 and PRO800 series


• Laser diode mounts: Requires CAB420-15 cable (1.5 m length)


• Integration: Compatible with LDC8080 Laser Diode Control Module when higher laser drive current is required