Laser Diode Mount with Integrated TEC and Controller

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LD Mount Selection Guide

Item #	LDM9T^a
Laser Diode Package^b	Ø5.6 mm and Ø9 mm
Supported Pin Configurations^c	A, B, C, D, E, G, and H
Maximum Laser Current	200 mA
TEC Heating/Cooling Capacity	0.5 W
Temperature Adjustment Range	20 - 30 °C
TEC Control	1 Turn Knob
Maximum TEC Current	1 A
Laser Polarity Select	Internal Slide Switches
Temperature Sensor	10 kΩ Thermistor
Front Mounting	SM1 (1.035"-40) Threaded Aperture and 30 mm Cage System Holes
Post Mounting Holes	3 x 8-32 (M4 x 0.7)

For complete specifications, see the Specs tab.
Please note that this mount is not compatible with pigtailed laser diodes.
Please see the Pin Configurations tab or the operating manual for more information.

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Features

Compact Size: 3.09" x 2.89" x 1.79" (78.5 mm x 73.3 mm x 45.5 mm)
Ø5.6 mm and Ø9 mm Laser Diode Operation
Integrated Temperature Controller Included
Compatible with Pin Codes A, B, C, D, E, G, and H (Diagrams Below)
RF Modulation Port
SM1 (1.035"-40) Thread and 30 mm Cage System Compatible

The LDM9T is a laser diode mount including an integrated thermo-electric cooler (TEC) and temperature controller to precisely regulate the operating temperature of a laser diode. By integrating the TEC the PID loop settings can be tuned specifically for this mount at the factory. Aided by an integrated low speed fan, the temperature range is approximately 20 to 30 °C. A TEC power supply is included with the LDM9T.

The LDM9T is directly compatible with Thorlabs' LDC Series controllers. A four pin socket accepts all Ø5.6 mm and Ø9 mm laser diodes. Easy to use polarity switches allow the laser mount to be configured for most laser pin assignments (see Pin Configurations tab). The front side of the mount has a standard SM1 (1.035"-40) lens tube thread and 30 mm cage system holes for collimating or focusing optics. The left side of the mount accepts a DB9 inputs from a laser current source.

A 50 Ohm RF input using a bias-tee allows the laser to be directly modulated to 1 GHz. Additional safety and protection features include on board reverse bias protection diodes, remote safety interlock connection, and the TEC Lockout circuit that prevents enabling of the laser diode unless the temperature controller is also enabled. Designed to work with our LDC controllers the TEC Lockout can easily be bypassed by setting an on-board jumper.

Mounting collimating and other optics is easy using standard Thorlabs optomech parts. Step by step procedures for mounting optics and controlling the laser diode are found in the manual and the Pin Configurations, Electronic Control and LD Collimation tabs above. Contact Tech Support for more information.

Pin Codes A through G Supported Pin Configurations. Style G is supported with modifications to the LDM9T, see Pin Configurations tab.

Laser Diode Accessory Selection Guide
Other Temperature Controlled Mounts	Passive Mounts	Passive Mounts with Collimation Package	Strain Relief Cables	Diode Sockets	Controllers

LDM9T Specifications
Laser Diode Package^a	Ø5.6 mm & Ø9 mm
Supported Pin Configurations	A, B, C, D, E, G, and H (some modification necessary for G style)^b
Laser Polarity Select	Internal Slide Switches
Laser Diode Current (Max)	200 mA
Laser Diode Compliance Voltage	7.5 V
Modulation Frequency	DC to 200 kHz
RF Modulation Frequency	200 kHz to 1 GHz
Max RF Power	250 mW, RMS
RF Input Impedence	50 Ω
Max TEC Current	1 A
TEC Heating/Cooling Capacity	0.5 W (T_ambient = 25 °C, T_LD = 20 °C)
Temperature Adjustment Range	20 - 30 °C
Temperature Stability	<0.02 °C (1 hour) <0.05 °C (24 hours)
Typical Settling Time	<2 min heating, <3 min cooling
Temperature Sensor	10 kΩ Thermistor ±2% @ 25 °C
TEC Control	1 Turn Knob (Potentiometer)
TEC Power Supply^c	Desktop Switching Supply^b
Supply Input	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Supply Power	12W
Supply Output Voltage	5 VDC
Operating Temperature	10 to 30 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 - 70 °C
Laser Interface	DB9, Female
Supply Connector	2.5 mm Power Jack
RF Input Connector	SMA Jack
Interlock Concector	2.5 mm Phono Jack
Indicators	LD Enabled Green LED, Power On Green LED
Size	3.09" x 2.89" x 1.79" (78.5 mm x 73.3 mm x 45.5 mm)
Weight	0.56 lbs (1.55 lbs ship weight)
Front Mounting	SM1 (1.035"-40) Threaded Aperture and 30 mm Cage System Holes
Post Mounting Threads	3 x 8-32 (M4 x 0.7)

The LDM9T is not compatible with pigtailed laser diodes.
Please see the Pin Configurations tab or the operating manual for more information.
A power supply is included with the LDM9T.

Supported Pin Configurations: A, B, C, D, E; Unsupported Pin Configurations: F, G

Figure 1: Supported and Unsupported Pin Configurations
*Style G is Supported with Modifications to the LDM9T, see below.

Laser Diode Pin Configurations

Thorlabs offers several different laser diodes in the UV, visible and IR. The electrical connections for these diodes vary based on the internal circuitry of the diode. Many of the laser diodes feature a built-in monitor photodiode. Use the descriptions and schematics below, along with the appropriate style pin code (A - F), to properly power the laser diode.

The LDM9T Laser Diode Mount is compatible with all Ø5.6 mm and Ø9 mm laser diodes with 3 pins in an A, B, or C style configuration as shown in figure 1. All three styles contain both a laser diode and a photodiode for monitoring. These configurations feature independent control of the Laser Diode (LD) and Photodiode (PD) voltages, along with a common Ground (G) pin.

In addition, the mount is compatible with all of our currently available 4-pin laser diodes with a style D configuration (see Fig. 2 to the right). As with style A, B, and C laser diodes, style D laser diodes feature a laser diode and monitoring photodiode; however, in contrast, style D contains two ground pins instead of only one. Please note that there is a difference between style D 4-pin and style F 4-pin (described below) configurations.

The LDM9T Mount is also compatible with style E and H laser diodes, which do not have a corresponding photodiode. These laser diodes only contain a laser diode and ground pin, as shown to the right in figure 1. The LDM9T is also compatible with style G laser diodes through the use of an internal jumper.

Please note: The LDM9T mount is NOT compatible with style F 4-pin configurations. The style F pin configuration, though similar to the style D configuration in that it contains four pins, has a pin layout that prohibits use in the LDM9T mount. For more information, see the sections below or contact tech support.

Figure 2. LDM9T Standard Configuration

LDM9T Mounting Configuration

The LDM9T Laser Diode Mount has a standard 4-pin LD and PD mounting configuration. Both LD and PD connections can be made according to the diagram in Figure 2. Please note the orientation of the laser diode configuration (top/bottom and front/back) as it may vary between manufacturers, product lines, and/or configurations. The pin numbering convention on the laser diode manuals may differ as well.

The configuration shown to the right allows direct mounting of style A, B, C, D, and E configurations without any alteration to the mount. Style G laser diodes require modification to the laser diode mount. Please see the next section for more details.

Style F laser diodes are incompatible with the LDM9T mount. The pin layout of the style F connectors place the LD and PD next to each other, instead of across from each other as shown in Figure 3 and described below in detail.

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Figure 3: The JP2 Jumper, Shown with a Red Arrow in this Photo, Must be Shorted for use with G Pin Code Diodes

Style G Configuration

Style G configurations feature only a laser diode in the package; no photodiode is present. Since the LD and ground pins are directly across from each other (i.e,. in the LD and PD positions or 3 and 9 o'clock positions), the LDM9T requires an internal jumper for compatibility with style G laser diodes.

In order to drive a style G laser diode, the PD pin in the mount must be grounded. To ground the PD pin, remove the front cover to the LDM9T mount. Locate jumper J2 on the left-hand side of the mount, as shown in the photo to the right. Short the two pins together using the included jumper (the black plastic jumper should already be attached to one of the pins, as shown in the photo). Grounding the photodiode pin will allow the mount to drive a laser diode only (no photodiode) configuration with the LD pins at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions.

Note: In this configuration, the PD pin will be the ground pin. Proper mounting of the laser diode anode and cathode is required. In order to use the mount with any other laser diode style will require undoing the modification performed above.

Unsupported Style F Pin Configuration Diagram

Figure 4. Unsupported Style F Configuration

Incompatible Style F Configurations

The LDM9T is not compatible with any style F connections, even though the configuration is very similar to the D style configuration.

The HL6548FG 660 nm, 90 mW laser diode features a style F configuration. A schematic showing the internal circuitry of the laser diode is shown in Figure 4. The incompatibility stems from the the arrangement of the PD and LD pins. In style F connectors, the PD and LD pins are located diagonally from one another (9 and 12 o'clock positions, or any adjacent position). With this configuration, it is not possible to apply the correct voltage bias across both diodes simultaneously using the LDM9T laser diode mount.

For questions about compatibility of our style F laser diodes, or any other configuration, please contact tech support.

LD Driver

D-type Female

DB9 Female

Pin	Signal	Description
1	Interlock and Status Pin (LDC Specific)	This pin is the input to the LD Status and Interlock Circuits. When using Thorlabs LDCs no external circuitry is required.
2	Photodiode Cathode	This pin is connected to the 12 o'clock pin on the laser socket when the PD Polarity Switch is set to AG (anode ground). It is attached to ground and the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock pins on the laser socket when the PD Polarity Switch is set to CG (cathode ground).
3	Laser Ground (Case)	This pin is connected to the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock pins on the laser socket and corresponds to the settings of the LD and PD polarity switches. i.e. If the LD and PD switches are set to AG then this pin grounds the Anodes of the laser and photo diodes.
4	Photodiode Anode	This pin is connected to the 12 o'clock pin on the laser socket when the PD Polarity Switch is set to CG (cathode ground). It is attached to ground and the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock pins on the laser socket when the PD Polarity Switch is set to AG(anode ground).
5	Interlock and Status Return	This pin is the return side of the Interlock circuitry.
6, 9	N.C.	These pins are typically used to monitor LD voltage when used with the Thorlabs LDC series controllers. This mount does not support this feature.
7	Laser Diode Cathode	This pin is connected to the 6 o'clock pin on the laser socket when the LD Polarity Switch is set to AG (anode ground) . Otherwise it is floating.
8	Laser Diode Anode	This pin is connected to the 6 o'clock pin on the laser socket when the LD Polarity Switch is set to CG (cathode ground) . Otherwise it is floating.

Choosing Collimation and Ellipticity Correction Optics for Your Laser Diode

Since the output of a laser diode is highly divergent, collimating optics are often necessary. Due to their excellent ability to correct spherical aberration, aspheric lenses are the most commonly used optics when the desired collimated beam waist is between one and five millimeters. Choosing an appropriate aspheric lens for collimating a laser diode is essential, as the resulting beam size and transmission range are dependent on the lens used. To calculate the beam size of a collimated laser diode, we first need to know its divergences.

The beam divergences of an edge-emitting laser diode will be different in the parallel and perpendicular directions, leading to an elliptical beam. This can be compensated for by inserting anamorphic prism pairs or cylindrical lenses into the collimated beam. The divergences are typically specified as "Beam Divergence (FWHM) - Parallel" and "Beam Divergence (FWHM) - Perpendicular" for the two axes of the chip. There are variations from lot to lot of laser diodes, but using the typical divergence values should be adequate for most applications.

The simple example below will illustrate the key specifications to consider when choosing the correct optics for a given application.

Example: 785 nm, 25 mW Laser Diode, L785P25, Ø3 mm Desired Collimated

Step 1: Collimating Emission

The specifications for the L785P25 laser diode indicate that the typical perpendicular and parallel beam divergences are 30^o and 8^o, respectively. The major (perpendicular) beam divergence is shown in Figure 1. The minor (parallel) beam divergence is shown in Figure 2. Because of this asymmetry in the two axes, an elliptical beam will form as the light diverges. To collect as much light as possible during the collimation process, consider the larger of these two divergence angles in any calculations (i.e., in this case use 30^o).

Note: Parallel and perpendicular notation are specified relative to the junction plane of the laser diode.

Figure 1. Perpendicular beam divergence from L785P25 style B laser diode

Figure 2. Parallel beam divergence from L785P25 style B laser diode

In the above schematics, LD denotes the laser diode, Parallel Diameter and Perpendicular Diameter are the beam diameters in the parallel and perpendicular orientations, respectively, and Parallel Divergence and Perpendicular Divergence are the divergence angles in the parallel and perpendicular orientations, respectively. Please note that the notch in Figures 1 and 2 can be used to determine the orientation of the laser diode within the package. Laser diodes are typically oriented parallel to the notch; however there are many exceptions, especially for different laser diode packages. Care should be taken to note the orientation of the laser diode emission.

To calculate the focal length needed to achieve a Ø3 mm collimated beam diameter, we can use:

Collimating Eq 1

where is the focal length that produces the desired perpendicular beam diameter, Perpendicular Diameter . The focal length of the lens needed to collimate a 30^o diverging beam into a Ø3 mm collimated beam is = 5.6 mm.

This equation yields the focal length to achieve our desired major (perpendicular) axis diameter. Use this to then select an aspheric lens with a focal length that most closely matches the focal length given by the equation. Please note that the diameter of the lens must be larger than your desired major axis beam diameter.

Thorlabs offers a large selection of aspheric lenses. For this application, the ideal lens is an -B AR-coated molded glass aspheric lens with focal length near 5.6 mm. The C171TMD-B (mounted) or 354171-B (unmounted) aspheric lenses have a focal length of 6.20 mm. Next, check to see if the numerical aperture (NA) of the diode is smaller than the NA of the lenses so that the light emitted from the laser diode is not clipped by the lens:

0.30 = NA_Lens > NA_Diode ~ sin(15) = 0.26

Anamorphic Prism Pair

Figure 3. Anamorphic Prism Pair and optic trace for an ellipse to round beam.

Solving the first equation again with your actual focal length and major axis divergence angle yields the actual major axis beam diameter, Perpendicular Diameter = 3.3 mm.

Step 2: Correcting Ellipticity

Emission from an edge emitting laser diode is elliptical (asymmetric with respect to two different axes), as shown in Figures 1 and 2. To correct for this and produce a circular beam, the minor axis diameter, Parallel Diameter , can be magnified using anamorphic prism pairs or cylindrical lenses after collimation. Note: only cylindrical lens pairs can correct for any astigmatism present in the diode output. Figure 3 shows an anamorphic prism pair magnifying an elliptical beam minor axis to produce the desired symmetric beam.

To determine what magnification of the minor axis is needed to produce a round beam, solve Eq. 1 using the focal length from the aspheric lens, = 6.20 mm, and minor axis divergence for the laser diode, Parallel Divergence = 8^o, instead of the major axis divergence. This results in a minor axis diameter, Parallel Diameter = 0.9 mm. Comparing Perpendicular Diameter and , we see that a 3.5X magnification is necessary in the minor beam axis. This 3.5X magnification can be achieived using the PS881-B Mounted Anamorphic Prism Pair.

Lens Tube Mounting

For mounted aspheric lenses, our SM05Txx or S1TMxx adapters can be used. Take care to ensure that the lens does not contact the laser diode. The SM05Txx adapters will require the use of an SM1A6T SM1-to-SM05 adapter.

Unmounted aspheres can be epoxied to an LMRAxx adapter, which can then be mounted in an SM1A6T SM1-to-SM05 adapter. The SM1 threading of the adapter can then be used to attach the lens/mount/adapter to the laser diode mount's front plate. The SM1A6T adapter has a mounting range of 10 mm, covering almost the entire focal length range of our aspheric lenses.

In the above example, the C171TMD-B mounted lens features M8 x 0.5 threading, thus requiring the S05TM08-threaded adapter. The S05TM08 M8-to-SM05 adapter can be mounted in the laser diode mount using the SM1A6T SM- to-SM05 adapter. The correct distance between the laser diode and lens can be achieved by adjusting both the S05TM08 and the SM1A6T adapters.

If the 354171-B, unmounted ashperic lens is used, it must first be epoxied to the LMRA5 adapter. It can then be mounted in the SM1A6T SM1-to-SM05 adapter. Again, adjustment of the aspheric lens can be made at the LMRA5 and SM1A6T adapters.

Cage Assembly Mounting

Mounted and unmounted aspheric lenses with focal lengths greater than 8 mm can be cage mounted using our 30 mm cage system. Cage rods can be attached directly to the front plate of the laser diode mount. The CP33(/M) cage plate may be used to hold the S1TMxx adapter with mounted aspheric lens or the SM1A6T adapter with unmounted aspheric lens epoxied to an LMRAxx adapter.

For fine adjustment of the aspheric lens, the SM1Z can be used in lieu of the CP33 cage plate. The SM1Z translator allows 1.5 mm of travel along the optic axis and 1 μm incremental movement. For larger translational adjustments, the CT1 1/2" Travel Translator can be used.

Anamorphic Prism Pair Mounting

The asymmetric output of the laser diode can be corrected using either anamorphic prisms or cylindrical lenses. As determined in the example above, a 3.5X mounted anamorphic prism pair (i.e., PS881-B) was needed to produce a round beam profile. Unmounted prisms may be used as well.

The PS881-B Mounted Anamorphic Prism Pair features SM05 threading on the output end or may be mounted inside an SM1 Lens tube. Since the input and output beams from the Anamorphic Prism Pair are offset from each other, prisms should be mounted on another cage or lens tube axis.

Electronic Assembly and Control

This guide will serve as an overview of the LDM9T electronic assembly and operation, as well as provide options for powering the laser diode and temperature controller. Full details of the assembly and operation of the LDM9T Mount can be found in the operating manual. The LDM9T can drive most laser diodes requiring a drive current up to 200 mA. A 50 Ω radio frequency (RF) input using a bias-tee allows direct modulation of the laser diode up to 1 GHz. The mount also provides an integrated thermoelectric cooler (TEC) and controller with 0.5 W of cooling power.

Laser Diode Controllers

Thorlabs offers a wide variety of laser diode controllers ranging from low power (low current and low voltage) to high power (high current and/or voltage) versions. Thorlabs also offers several dual laser diode current/temperature controllers and kits. Laser diode current controllers should be chosen based on the actual laser diode used and the particular application.

Thorlabs' LDC2xxC series of controllers are suitable for use with a large majority of popular laser diodes. Thorlabs' LDC200CV is specifically designed to handle and safely operate Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs), while the LDC201CU provides users with an ultra-low noise current (<0.2 μA RMS) for stable operation of low power laser diodes. If your application requires the higher voltages typically necessary for driving blue and other short laser diodes, consider our LDC202C, LDC205C, or LDC210C controller. For driving higher power laser diodes, the LDC220C and LDC240C offer drive currents of 2 A and 4 A, respectively. Higher current (5 and 20 A) and rack mount controllers are also available. All of these controllers operate in a similar manor. Only the LDC2xxC series controllers will be discussed in more detail..

Prior to installing a laser diode in the mount, the pin configuration style must be determined and the mount properly configured to power the diode. There are two switches located on the top of the mount that control the polarity of the laser diode and monitor photodiode, if present.

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Figure 1. Laser Diode and Photodiode Polarity Switch Settings.

There are four pin configurations (A, B, C, and D), which are completely compatible with the LDM9T mount. The four pin styles are shown in Figure 1 along with the electronic schematic and switch settings. In these configurations, the laser diode houses a monitor photodiode tied to either the cathode or anode ground of the laser diode.

A fifth configuration, Style E, may be directly compatible with the mount or may require modification to the mount depending on the orientation of the laser diode pins. These laser diodes do not have a monitor photodiode, and therefore, the mount may be altered to accommodate some style E pin layouts. See the Pin Configurations tab for more information on Style E compatibility and necessary modifications to the mount.

Style F laser diodes are not compatible with the LDM9T mount. These laser diodes also feature a monitor photodiode; however, the pin layout prohibits the mount from powering the laser diode and photodiode simultaneously. Please see the Pin Configurations tab for more information.

Once the pin configuration is set, the controller can be connected to the mount via the DB9 male cable. The LDC2xxC series of controllers is preconfigured to interface directly with the mount. If a third-party controller is used, see the laser diode connector pin configuration in the operating manual to determine the proper connections.

RF Modulation

Modulation of a laser diode is possible but not via the laser diode controller. The input from the laser diode controller is sent through an inductor that only allows low bandwidth, DC currents to pass through to the laser diode. To allow high frequency modulation of the laser diode, the mount's built-in bypass needs to be used to circumvent the low pass filter. The bypass is accessed through an SMA connector on the side of the mount, is directly coupled to the laser using a bias-tee network, and features a 50 Ω RF input that can accept an AC-coupled RF source up to 1 GHz.

In order to properly modulate the laser diode emission, the correct modulation voltage must first be determined. The modulation voltage is determined from the laser diode modulation current and the input impedance:

V_RF = I_LD * Z_input. (1)

Here, V_RF is the modulation voltage, I_LD is the LD modulation current determined from the manufacturer, and Z_input is the impedance of the mount, which is equal to 50 Ω.

When setting the modulation voltage, it is recommended to start at a factor of 10 lower than the value determined from Eq. 1. The modulation voltage can then be slowly increased until V_RF or the desired modulation is achieved. The laser diode controller can then be used to increase DC voltage to the proper level.

Warning: The RF input is directly coupled to the laser diode. There is no suppression of noise or other spurious signals to the laser diode. Stable and clean RF sources should be used to avoid overdriving the laser diode. In addition, the laser diode can be easily overdriven by an RF voltage above the specified level in Eq. 1. Take care when controlling and adjusting the RF voltage to avoid damage to the laser diode.

Posted Comments:

wenzel.jakob (posted 2017-11-27 10:36:09.237)

Is the LDM9T compatible with the T-Cube current controller (TLD001)? If so, are there disadvantages relative to the more expensive LDC202C?

nbayconich (posted 2018-01-09 02:23:42.0)

Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. The LDM9T is compatible with the T-cube controller TLD001. The advantage to using the LDC202C controllers is that they will have a higher compliance voltage and higher modulation frequency bandwidth. The advantage to having the TLD001 is that it can be controlled through graphical software by using either APT or kinesis.

bradley.hallock (posted 2013-04-25 21:09:23.45)

The pin sockets have no funnels to guide the pin into the socket making it very challenging to seat the TO can. Inserting a TO can into most sockets is fairly easy; this mount has the worst socket I have ever used. Now I'm trying to figure out how to modify this mount to make it useful and to meet my project deadline. The clamp doesn't allow very quick mounting/dismounting of the TO Can as well.

tcohen (posted 2013-05-02 14:35:00.0)

Response from Tim at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. We will look into adding sockets to improve the ease of mounting. Because of the variety of diode pin spacings we must ensure that any funnels put within the cold plate through hole will open wide enough at the top to ensure the diode pins are separated far enough from the can as to prevent damage. We will look into the options to make this more convenient to mount into and I will contact you to continue this discussion.

Laser Diode Mount Selection Guide
Item #		LDM38(/M)	LDM56(/M)	LDM56F(/M)	LDM90(/M)	LDM21	LDM9T(/M)
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Laser Diode
Supported Laser Diode Package(s)		Ø3.8 mm	Ø5.6 mm	Ø5.6 mm	Ø9 mm	Ø5.6 mm and Ø9 mm	Ø5.6 mm and Ø9 mm
Supported Pin Configuration(s)		G	A, B, C, D, E, G^a, H (Switch Selectable)	F and G (Switch Selectable)	A, B, C, D, E, G^a, H (Switch Selectable)	A, B, C, D, E, and H	A, B, C, D, E, G, and H (Some Modification Necessary for G Style)^b
Maximum Laser Current (T_ambient = 25 °C)		1 A	2 A			500 mA	200 mA
RF Modulation Frequency Range^c		100 kHz to 500 MHz	100 kHz to 600 MHz			N/A	200 kHz to 1 GHz
Temperature Controller
TEC Heating/Cooling Capacity (T_ambient = 25 °C)		8 W	8 W			2 W	0.5 W
Temperature Adjustment Range		-	0 to 70 °C			20 to 30 °C
General Specifications
Laser Interface		DB9 Female
TEC Interface		DB9 Male					N/A^d
Compatible Current and Temperature Controllers		LDC Series and T-Cube LD Controllers^e, ITC Series Combined LD/TEC Controllers^f, and Temperature Controllers^f					LDC Series and T-Cube LD Series Controllers^e
Mounting Features	Imperial Mounts	1/4"-20 Tapped Hole (9 Places)				8-32 Tapped Hole^g (4 Places)	8-32 Tapped Hole (3 Places)
Mounting Features	Metric Mounts	M6 x 1.0 Tapped Hole (9 Places)				N/A	M4 x 0.7 Tapped Hole (3 Places)
Accommodations for Collimating Optics		SM1 (1.035"-40) Series Internal Thread; LDMXY Flexure Adapter (Sold Separately)				SM1 (1.035"-40) Series Internal Thread
Cage System Compatibility		4-40 Tap (8 Places) for 30 mm and 60 mm Cage Systems				4-40 Tap (4 Places) for 30 mm Cage System
Dimensions		4.00" x 4.00" x 2.07" (101.6 x 101.6 x 52.6 mm)				1.75" x 1.75" x 1.66" (44.5 x 44.5 x 42.1 mm)	3.09" x 2.89" x 1.79" (78.5 x 73.3 x 45.5 mm)

Requires setting internal jumper. Please see Pin Configurations tab on this page for details.
Please see the Pin Configurations tab on this page or the operating manual for more information.
All of the mounts shown in the table, except the LDM21, have an SMA input for frequency modulation.
LDM9T(/M) has a built-in TEC controller.
All of the controllers include a compatible CAB4005 cable, except the LDC4020. This cable must be purchased separately for the LDC4020 to be compatible with these mounts.
All of the controllers include a compatible CAB4005 cable, except the ITC4020. This cable must be purchased separately for the ITC4020 to be compatible with these mounts.
An AS4M8E 8-32 to M4 Adapter is included for mounting using metric components.

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