The 4304 LaserSource provides up to 4A of current, with excellent noise and accuracy specs. A good choice for applications such as C-Mount and TO-3 devices operating up to 4A. Like all 4300s, the 4304 is also available with optional Quasi-CW (QCW) mode.

High Compliance
The 4304 features a high 8V compliance for higher voltage applications, such as LED testing or quantum cascade lasers, as well as excellent performance with lower voltage laser diodes.

Simple User Interface
The 4304’s user interface is remarkably simple… so easy to use, you’ll have it up and running in no time. Unlike other instruments which rely on 7-segment LED displays and a confusing array of indicators and buttons, the 4304 instead presents information on a high contrast VFD display in an easy-to-read format. The 4304 displays current, voltage, and photodiode current simultaneously… no need to toggle through the readings like on most instruments. Settings and error messages are in clear English, not cryptic codes and flashing status lights.

Optional Quasi-CW (QCW) Mode
The 4304 offers an optional QCW mode (see the 4304-QCW model), a feature not found in most other laser drivers in this price range. Many applications require the low duty cycle, high current pulses that QCW offers to manage thermal loading on the device. With rise times of less than 20µs, and pulse widths as narrow as 100µs, the 4304-QCW offers an effective and low-cost QCW solution.

Standard Computer Interfaces
The 4304 includes both USB and RS232 computer interfaces, allowing for quick and easy connection to a PC for remote operation. In addition, the LaserSource’s command set is compatible with ILX and Newport controllers, allowing you to leverage any existing software you may have already developed.

Ground Loops Eliminated
Like all LaserSources, the 4304 includes isolated inputs and outputs. In technical terms, this means that every input and output signal is electrically isolated, so that offset voltages, ground connections, and AC noise will not “bleed” into other parts of the electronics. Even the photodiode input is fully isolated from the laser output, ensuring full isolation of the laser output. In practical terms, this means it’s impossible to create a ground loop through the LaserSource, a common problem in laboratory setups where several different instruments are used in the same test. No other driver on the market has this capability.

Analog Modulation
The 4304’s analog interface supports modulation rates up to 50kHz.

CW Mode Specifications

LASER CURRENT

PHOTODIODE CURRENT

LASER VOLTAGE

LIMITS

GENERAL