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CHAPTER 2
OPERATION
This chapter describes the electrical connection to and operation of the LDM-4990
TO-Can Laser Diode Mounting Fixture. Configuration options for the LDM-4990
and various laser package mounting is also discussed.
The LDM-4990 is shipped from the factory with no configuration set for the laser pin-out.
Operation of your laser will be impossible without first configuring the LDM-4990. Before
installing your laser, please read the sections in this chapter for details on how to do
this. See the section "Configuring the LDM-4990" for pin assignments.
LDM-4990 Mount Electrical Connections
There are three connectors on the LDM-4990 as shown in Figure 2.1. The laser
current source connector is a female 9-pin D-sub connector, shown as P1. The
temperature controller connector is a male 9-pin D-sub connector, shown as P2.
P3 is a ground connector for grounding the mount.
