The PCO-7114 is a compact and economical pulsed-current OEM laser diode driver module that provides up to 50 Ampere current at a fixed pulse width of ≤4 nanoseconds at up to 650KHz pulse repetition frequency. Mounting pads are provided to mount the laser diode directly to the driver. The four-hole mounting pattern accepts TO-18, TO-5, TO-52, 5.6 mm, and 9 mm packages. To accommodate other diode packages and mounting configurations, two solder pads at the end of the board accept various laser diode packages mounted on-axis to the driver. Alternately, low-inductance stripline cable can be used for connection to a remotely located diode. Output current is controlled with the voltage at the high-voltage input. The output frequency is controlled by the trigger input frequency. A current monitor output may be viewed with an oscilloscope, providing a straight-forward means to observe the diode current waveform in real-time. Features 5A To 50A Output ≤4ns at 20A to 50A Output; ≤5ns at 5A to 19.99A Output ≤6ns at 0A to 4.99A Output Pulse Repetition Frequency To 650KHz Pulsed Current Monitor Output Applications The PCO-7114 is designed to provide extremely fast high-current pulses for driving laser diodes in: Range finders LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) ADAS (Advanced driver-assistance systems) Other applications requiring high-current nanosecond pulses

1. PCO-7114-50-4
IXYS COLORADO IS YOUR PARTNER FROM THE LAB TO PRODUCT LAUNCH

2. PCO-7114-50-4 Webinar Welcome
 Introductions
 Steve Krausse
 Bob Schmid
 Recorded Webinar
 Can you hear the Audio?
 Can you see the video &
presentation?
 Chat Function
 Questions
 Public
 Private
 support@ixyscolorado.com
 sales@ixyscolorado.com
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3. What We’ll Cover
 Product Overview
 What’s In The Box?
 Accessories & Replacement Parts
 Markets
 Applications
 Technical Overview
 Setting Up
 Solutions to Common Problems
 Price/Availability
 Lab to Launch Program
 Q&A
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4. Product Overview 4
 Fixed Pulse Width Laser Diode Driver
 Open Frame (PCB only)
 Designed for OEM applications
 Focus on your core product and
customer and we’ll provide the
solution for your pulsed and high
current/high power requirements.

5. What’s in the Box?
 PCO-7114-50-4 Laser Diode Driver Module
 PCA-9190 Control Cable Assembly
 Operating Manual
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6. Top and Bottom Views 6

7. Accessories & Replacement Parts 7
 PCA-9190 Control Cable Assembly (included)
 1820-0030 Output Micro-Stripline
 PCA-9140 Current Monitor Cable Assembly
PCA-9140
Current Monitor Cable
PCA-9190
Current Monitor Cable
1820-0030
Output Micro-Stripline

8. Markets
 Automotive
 Science & Experimentation
 Test & Measurement
 Construction
 Defense/Aerospace
 Topography/Mapping
 Forestry
 Oil & Gas Exploration
 Archeology
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9. Applications 9
 LIDAR (Light Imaging, Detection and Ranging)
 Mapping/Geography
 3D Mapping
 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
 Adaptive Cruise Control
 Collision Avoidance
 Automotive Night Vision
 Etc.
 Range Finding

10. Technical Overview
Speaker: Bob Schmid, Applications Engineering
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11. Technical Overview
 Designed to provide extremely fast, high-current pulses to drive laser
diodes
 Output current range 5A to 50A
 Output pulse rise time 2ns +/- 1ns
 Output pulse width fixed
 < 5ns for Iout < 20A
 < 4ns for Iout > 20A
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12. Technical Overview
 Adjustment of Current output
 0V to 180V produces output current of 0A to 50A
 Input Trigger
 0V to 5V
 Input impedance 50 ohms
 Current monitor
 Optional current sense cable
 Oscilloscope input impedance 50 ohms
 1V output = 20 A
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13. Technical Overview
 Supported Device Packages
 TO-18
 TO-5
 TO-52
 5.6 mm
 9 mm
 DEI Micro-stripline
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14. Technical Overview 14

15. Technical Overview 15

16. Setting Up 16

17. Setting Up 17

18. Setting Up 18

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22. Setting Up 22

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24. Setting Up 24

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28. Solutions to Common Problems
 Problem: No light output from laser.
 Solutions: 1) Make sure the polarity of the laser is correct.
 2) Make sure J1 and J2 polarities are correct.
 3) Can the trigger source drive a 50 ohm load?
 4) Are the 24 V and high voltage sources on?
 5) Is the trigger signal on?
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29. Solutions to Common Problems
 Problem: Reduced output or ringing on the laser output .
 Solutions: 1) Make sure all connections are solid.
 2) Is the trigger frequency at or below the frequencies shown in the
datasheet’s Frequency vs Current graph?
 3) Assure connections are made to minimize inductance and resistance.
DEI recommends connecting the laser directly to the PCBA or DEI
Micro-stripline cable.
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30. Pricing & Availability
 US MSRP $147.00
 Outside the US
 Taxes
 Tariffs
 Import Duties
 Shipping/Delivery Costs
 Etc.
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31. Lab to Launch Program 31
 The Lab to Launch program from Directed Energy provides custom OEM
pulsed solutions.
 Designed by experts, manufactured in an ISO registered facility, tested and
ready for installation… our modules save you time, effort and cost.
 Working together early in development brings our expertise right into your
lab.
 Focus on your core product and customer and we’ll provide the solution
for your pulsed and high voltage/high power requirements.

32. Q&A
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33. Contacting Us
970-493-1901
sales@ixyscolorado.com
Visit Us
1609 Oakridge Drive
Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80525
USA
Give us your laser driver problem.
Give us your pulsed voltage problem.
Stay focused on your product and
customer.
The Lab to Launch Program from
Directed Energy…
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