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© March 2019
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NO
DESCRIPTION
QCL500 OEM
500 mA Low Noise QCL Driver
QCL1000 OEM
1.0 A Low Noise QCL Driver
QCL1500 OEM
1.5 A Low Noise QCL Driver
QCL2000 OEM
2.0 A Low Noise QCL Driver
QCL OEM(+) Series
Positive polarity OEM models
PWRPAK-24V
24 VDC switching power supply
(2x required)
WCB312
Dual power supply wiring kit
NOISESCAN
Noise characterization scan
55-110014
SMA-BNC low noise cable
WCB310
SMA-SMA low noise cable
QCLTL Series
Test load kits for the QCL OEM
LOWEST-NOISE DRIVER AVAILABLE
The QCL OEM Series drivers use patented
1
circuitry to
produce the lowest current noise density of any commercially
available QCL driver. The 500 mA QCL driver exhibits noise
performance of 0.4 μA RMS to 100 kHz, and average current
noise density of 1 nA / √Hz—the lowest available.
ULTRA-NARROW QCL LINEWIDTH
In order to maintain their characteristically tight center
linewidths and minimize jitter, quantum cascade lasers must
be powered by drivers with exceptionally low current noise
density. Our customers have reported achieving narrower
linewidths with these drivers than any other they’ve used.
1. Covered by U.S. Patents 6,696,887; 6,867,644 and 7,176,755. Licensed from
Battelle Memorial Institute.
APPLICATIONS
The QCL Series drivers are used in trace element detection
systems, both laboratory-based and field-deployed.
This driver is well suited to applications requiring fast
measurement times and ultra high sensitivity.
REVERSE POLARITY AVAILABLE
Often, with epi-down configurations of a QCL, the exit
lead is attached to the case and it is desirable to ground
it. Now, the reverse polarity driver, a current source, is
also available in the OEM package. See QCL OEM(+).
PROTECT YOUR QCL INVESTMENT
All the essential control and monitor functions you expect in
a Wavelength laser driver are incorporated into this driver,
along with protection circuitry to safeguard your QCL from
minor power source faults, over-temperature conditions,
and electrical faults.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
•
Off-the-shelf models at 500 mA, 1 A, 1.5 A, 2 A
• Can be delivered in other current ranges up to 2 A
•
Compliance voltage 16 V (standard),
Compliance 7-20 V with factory modification
• Safety features protect your QCL investment
»
Adjustable soft-clamping current limit
»
Brown-out, reverse-voltage, & over-voltage
protection
»
Driver over-temperature protection circuit
»
Relay shorts output when current is disabled
• Local and Remote Power-On and Enable control
• Analog modulation input between -5V and +5V
CONTENTS
QUICK CONNECT GUIDE
2
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
3
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
5
SAFETY INFORMATION
7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8
TROUBLESHOOTING
13
TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
14
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
22
CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY
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