PCX-7421 | 21.5 A Output CurrentLaser Diode Driver

High-powered and air-cooled CW/QCW current source PCX-7421 is design to drive diode lasers, bars, and arrays. There is a 50 mA to 21.5 A adjustable pulsed output current. There is a 50 ns to 500 ms pulse width adjustment, and a less than 25 ns rise time. When utilizing the internal pulse source, the pulse repetition rate can be adjusted between 40 Hz and 100,000 Hz, and between single-shot and 1 MHz when utilizing an external source.

The PCX-7121 offers outputs that are both CW (DC) and QCW (pulsed). It can operate as a pulsed/QCW driver at currents between 50 mA and 21.5 A, and as a CW driver at currents between 0.05 A and 5.8 A. In addition, it is possible to bias the output to any CW current between 0.050 A and 5.8 A, and then pulse above this bias current up to a maximum of 15.7 A. The bias current can be triggered and pulsed separately from the main current thanks to a new feature.

Overview

Overview 
Overview
Features Applications
  • Pulsed output current of 50 mA to 21.5 A
  • CW output current of 0.50 A to 5.8 A
  • Bias current for 3.0 A to 5.8 A
  • Output voltage up to 24 V
  • Output power up to 250 W
  • Easy to read OLED display
  • RS-232 and USB computer interfaces
  • The PCX-7421 is designed to drive laser diodes, bars and arrays with forward voltage drops up to 24 V

Specifications 
Compliance Voltage 24 V
Max Current Amplitude 21.5 A
Rise/Fall Time 25 ns
Max Frequency 100 kHz (1 MHz with external trigger)
Pulse Engine (Trigger) External, Internal
Remote Control RS232, USB
Form Factor Benchtop
Cooling Forced Air
Polarity Positive
Pulse Width 100 ns - 500 ms (100% duty cycle up to 250W with external trigger)
Maximum Output Power 250 W
Shipping Dimensions (in) 28 x 17 x 11

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