SL2001: Integrated Resonant Mode Laser Driver
Product Features
- Flexible architecture provides < 2ns FWHM laser pulses
- Dual Drive outputs with Peak Power up to 1000W
- High charging efficiency from 3V - 24V supply
- Fires EEL Diodes or VCSELs
- Up to 10 MHz Pulse repetition frequency
- Extremely low jitter (< 0.1ns)
- Built-in Laser Output Power Control, and other fault detection, to ensure compliance with eye safety regulations
- I2C interface for Power Control and Fault monitoring
- 1 mm x 3.5 mm Package
- Samples and Evaluation Kits available now
SL2001 vs. Traditional Discrete Driver and Boost VR Approach
| SL2001 | Traditional Approach | |
|---|---|---|
| Solution Size (Quad EEL >400W) | 80 mm2 ✓ | > 400mm2 |
| Efficiency (Vin to Laser) | 85% ✓ | 45% |
| Laser Power Adjustability | Per Cycle ✓ | Several mS (Boost Feedback) |
| Eye Safety | Included ✓ | External |
| Programmability | I2C ✓ | Need MCU |
| Input Voltage Tracking | 4 cycles ✓ (Adjustable) | Several mS (Boost Feedback) |
| Cres Voltage Tracking | 4 cycles ✓ (Adjustable) | External |
