The iC includes integrated circuitry protecting against destruction by ESD, excessive temperature and overcurrent plus a soft start of the regulator to protect the laser diode when the power supply is switched on. The iC also filters the laser diode power supply for transients.
Applications
Laser diode modules
Laser diode pointers
Pilot lasers
Laser levels
Barcode readers
Distance measuring sensors
Features
Optimised for P-type laser diodes (case grounded)
CW operation up to 350 mA from 3 to 15 V supply voltage
Rapid soft start after power-on
Simple power adjustment via an external resistor
Control loop accuracy better than 2% with changes in temperature, supply voltage and load current
Integrated reverse polarity protection for the iC and laser diode
Strong suppression of transients with small external capacitors; integrated flyback path
Permanent shutdown with excessive chip temperature and overcurrent (i.e. if the laser diode is damaged or the feedback current path fails)
Second feedback input MDA also permits the operation of N-type laser diodes