CW & Quasi-CW Laser Diode Drivers

DEI offers a variety of laser diode drivers designed for high power and precision applications for Quasi-CW (QCW) and Continuous Wave (CW) operation.

High compliance voltages allow for both single diode and diode array use as well as non-laser applications requiring a current source.

These instruments are perfect for research & development, materials processing, characterization, and testing of laser diodes. We offer instruments, standard modules and OEM modules tailored through our Lab to Launch program.

Typical Applications
  • LIDAR
  • Marking and Engraving
  • Scientific Research
  • Micromachining
  • Medical & Cosmetic Laser
Laser Diode Driver Short-form Catalog

Our Laser Diode Drivers are sorted by Compliance Voltage by default but you can sort any column by clicking the column header or search by part number or parameter in the search field on the right.

Filter by Compliance Voltage (V), Maximum Current (A), Maximum Frequency (kHz), Minimum Pulse Width (PWm), Computer Control and Form Factor with the filter selection tool.

* The specifications listed below represent the highest performance point. Consult the datasheet and/or operating manual to see full safe operating area (SOA) information.

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PCX-7420-B | Precision Pulsed Current Source
PCX-7420-B | Precision Pulsed Current Source

The PCX-7420-B offers the capability of providing both QCW (pulsed), and CW (DC) outputs. It can serve as a CW driver at currents from 0.050 A to 5.8 A, and as a pulsed/QCW driver at currents from 50 mA to 21.5 A.

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10 A CW/QCW Laser Diode Driver Module
PCO-6511 | 10A CW/QCW OEM Laser Diode Driver

The PCO-6511 is a compact and economical OEM-style CW laser diode driver designed to drive diode lasers, bars and arrays with output current variable from 0.5A to 10A, and a compliance voltage up to 10V.

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PCM-7140 Laser Diode Driver Module
PCM-7140-1 | 1A Pulsed/CW OEM Laser Diode Driver Module

The PCM-7140-1 is a compact pulsed and CW current source designed to drive laser diodes, bars, arrays, or any low impedance load: 0.1A to 1A, 0V to 60V.

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PCM-7140 Laser Diode Driver Module
PCM-7140-200 | 200A Pulsed/QCW OEM Laser Diode Driver Module

The PCM-7140-200 is a compact pulsed and QCW current source designed to drive laser diodes, bars, arrays, or any low impedance load: 5A to 200A, 0V to 55V.

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PCM-7140 Laser Diode Driver Module
PCM-7140-10 | 10A Pulsed/CW OEM Laser Diode Driver Module

The PCM-7140-10 is a compact pulsed and CW current source designed to drive laser diodes, bars, arrays, or any low impedance load: 1A to 10A, 0V to 60V.

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PCO-6141 | 60A OEM-Style
PCO-6141 | 60A OEM-Style

The PCO-6141 is a compact, OEM-style high power 60A pulsed/CW current source designed to drive diode lasers, bars and arrays in pulsed, QCW or CW modes.

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PCO-6131 | 125A Output Current
PCO-6131 | 125A Output Current

125 A Pulsed/CW/QCW OEM Laser Diode Driver Module

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PCX-7401 | 3A Pulsed/CW Laser Diode Driver
PCX-7401 | 3A Pulsed/CW Laser Diode Driver

The PCX-7401 laser diode driver provides both 3A pulse and 0.55A bias currents at up to 15 V compliance voltage.

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