PCX-7421 | 21.5 A Output Current Laser Diode Driver
These air-cooled drivers deliver precise, high-current control for diode lasers, bars, and arrays in pulsed (QCW) and continuous wave (CW) modes—ideal for research, industrial, medical, defense, and pumping applications.
PCX-7421 (Pulsed/QCW Focus):
- Adjustable pulsed output current: 50 mA – 21.5 A
- Pulse width: 50 ns – 500 ms
- Rise/fall time: <25 ns
- Compliance voltage: 24 V
- Internal pulse rep rate: 40 Hz – 100 kHz
- External trigger rep rate: single-shot to 1 MHz
- High-power, air-cooled design for reliable operation
PCX-7121 (CW + QCW Capabilities):
- CW (DC) output: 0.05 A – 5.8 A
- QCW/pulsed output: 50 mA – 21.5 A
- Bias + pulse mode: CW bias 0.05 A – 5.8 A, pulse up to 15.7 A above bias
- Independent triggering of bias current and main pulse (advanced feature)
- Versatile for combined continuous and pulsed drive scenarios
Both models provide exceptional performance, fast edges, and flexibility for driving high-power laser diodes with accuracy and repeatability.
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Overview
Features
- Pulsed output current of 50 mA to 21.5 A
- CW output current of 0.50 A to 5.8 A
- Bias current for 3.0 A to 5.8 A
- Output voltage up to 24 V
- Output power up to 250 W
- Easy to read OLED display
- RS-232 and USB computer interfaces
Applications
- The PCX-7421 is designed to drive laser diodes, bars and arrays with forward voltage drops up to 24 V
Specifications
Compliance Voltage
24 V
Max Current Amplitude
21.5 A
Rise/Fall Time
25 ns
Max Frequency
100 kHz (1 MHz with external trigger)
Pulse Engine (Trigger)
External, Internal
Remote Control
RS232, USB
Form Factor
Benchtop
Cooling
Forced Air
Polarity
Positive
Pulse Width
100 ns – 500 ms (100% duty cycle up to 250W with external trigger)
Maximum Output Power
250 W
Shipping Dimensions (in)
28 x 17 x 11
Technical Resources
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