Jun 18 2007
VueMetrix Inc. today announced the release of their new Vue-MV-21 laser diode controller. Based on the VueMetrix proven and fully integrated laser diode control platform, this new high-power, low-noise controller offers 10A, 21V operation. In addition to increased power specifications, the Vue-MV-21 comes with VueMetrix's new DiodeGuard laser diode protection circuitry built-in.
“The enhanced performance of the Vue-MV-21 gives our customers the flexibility to operate more diodes in series than was possible with earlier VueMetrix controllers,” said Eric Smoker, VueMetrix vice president for marketing and sales. He continued, “The introduction of DiodeGuard with the Vue-MV-21 offers the assurance that operating diodes in a longer series has less risk of complete system failure than with other controllers.”
As with all VueMetrix controllers, the Vue-MV-21’s laser diode system control features allow customers to accelerate their product development by using use the same platform for development and the final product. The VueMetrix microprocessor based platform includes user settable power current and operating temperature limits; and it can be operated via RS-232, USB or analog inputs in either CW or pulsed mode. The Vue-MV-21 is available in both OEM and stand-alone configurations.
All VueMetrix controllers include standard diode safety features like over and under voltage limits. The new DiodeGuard, offers increased protection against the possibility that a single in-line failure will cause a cascade failure of the entire diode string.
The Vue-MV-21 and DiodeGuard are the latest additions to the VueMetrix broad product portfolio of laser diode control systems, subsystems and software. VueMetrix products address the needs of a variety of industrial, commercial and research markets and include laser diode-pumped solid state laser controllers with multiple TEC drivers; multi-channel laser diode, high current laser diode and TEC controllers; high compliance voltage controllers for laser diode bars and stacks.
VueMetrix new Vue-MV-21 laser diode controller and DiodeGuard will be introduced at LASER 2007, June 18-21, 2007 in Munich, Germany. VueMetrix will be represented at the AMS Technologies stand number B1.301 at the bi-annual event.