Thorlabs LA7261-F laser diode driver

Product Description

Thorlabs LA7261-F Laser Diode Driver with TEC Controller – 600 mA Max Current

A compact, integrated laser diode driver and thermoelectric cooler (TEC) controller designed for precision control of laser diodes in laboratory and industrial photonics systems.

Key Specifications (Per Manufacturer):

• Maximum Laser Current: 600 mA

• Laser Modulation: Analog modulation input (0–2 V, 10 kHz BW)

• TEC Output: ±1.5 A, ±3 V

• Control Interface: Analog voltage inputs for laser current and TEC setpoint

• Protections: Laser current limit, TEC current limit, temperature monitoring

• Connectors: 9-pin D-sub (laser/TEC/sensor), BNC (modulation input)

• Power Supply: +15 VDC, 1 A (required, not included)

 Typical Applications:

• Laser Diode Control: Driving and temperature-stabilizing single-mode or multimode laser diodes

• Photonics Research: Spectroscopy, interferometry, and optical sensing setups

• OEM Laser Integration: Embedded control in custom laser systems

• Educational Labs: Advanced optics and photonics training