Description
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. For additional features, including current limit and photodiode feedback for Constant Power operation, the FL500 can be used with the FL591 evaluation board.
FL500 Laser Diode and VCSEL Driver
Specifications
| Drive Regime: | CW, Pulsed |
|---|---|
| Output Current (max): | 0.5 A |
| Output Voltage (max): | 12 V |
| Supply Range: | 3 - 12 V |
| Noise Level: | 3 uA RMS at full scale |
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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.
Applications
Drive for laser diodes and VCSELs
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