reliableaffordable

flexible

LRS-9550 Specifications
SystemWhy Choose ILX Lightwave?

Laser Test Fixtures

System Capacity
10A per device
20A per device

Devices per Fixture
10A per device
20A per device
Fixtures per Shelf
Device Types Supported

512
256

Temperature Control

Experience.

Control TypeFor twenty five years, ILX Lightwave has been a pioneer inlaser diode instrumentation and test systems, starting with theindustry’s first precision laser diode current source in 1986. Since
then, we have continued to grow and evolve with the expanding
photonic industry, building a tradition of innovation, quality, andcustomer service.

Temperature Range2
Multiple Temp Control
Temperature Accuracy

Quality.
ILX Lightwave has maintained ISO 9000 certification since 2001.
Strong internal systems for problem identification and resolution
have resulted in continuous improvement of our products andservices. We believe that quality is not just something you build
into a product; it’s something you build into everything you do.

Commitment.
ILX Lightwave’s mission is to be the world leader in laser diodeinstrumentation and test systems. The company’s Laser Diode
Test Systems group is led by the President to ensure high focus.

After Sales Support.
ILX understands the need for fast, technically accurate responses
to all support requests. In addition to customer service
engineers, our test system customers have direct access to ILX
Lightwave application and design engineers to ensure the highest
level of technical support.

o

C

o

C

TEC and circulating waterwith digital PID control
25 - 85
Each shelf independent+/- 2.0

A
A
of FS
V

0 - 10+ 0.05+500 ppm
2.5
ACC, LIV

0 - 20+ 0.05+ 1000 ppm
2.5<40 mA<80 mA

ComputerDell® Optiplex, > 2.7 GHz
Pentium® Dual Core processor,
2.0 GB ram, 160 GB hard drive,
CD-ROM, Ethernet interface,

Display
Power Requirements,
Computer17” Dell® Ultrasharp flat panel

System Control Software
Source Code

GeneralLaser Voltage
Range
V
Accuracy
V
Optical Power
Detector Types
Wavelength Range nm
Measurement Range W
Accuracy
Stability1

Size (HxWxD) cm
Power Requirements

Si based integrating sphere
800 - 1000
0 - 20+/- 20%+/- 0.1% of Full Scale

Facility Water Requirement
Facility Air Requirement

ReliaTestTM
C# source code provided
with system

190 x 80 x 80
200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, threephase; 350-420 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
three phase>6 GPM at 10oC to 25oC
100 - 150 PSI

Notes
1. Stability measured over 1000 hours.
2. Temperature control range depends on total power
dissipated on the fixture and facility water temperature.

In keeping with our commitment of continuing product improvement, ILX Lightwave reserves the right to change
specifications without notice and without liability for such changes.

www.ilxlightwave.com
800.459.9459

406.556.2481

sales@ilxlightwave.com

31950 E. Frontage Rd.

LRS-9550

115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz,
single phase, 6/3A autosensing> 5 minutes
Microsoft Windows XP Pro®

Battery Backup
Operating System

Measurement Functions
0-5+/- 0.05

HIGH POWER

System Control Computer andSupervisory Software

Laser Control
Laser Drive Current
Range
Setpoint Accuracy
Stability1
Compliance Voltage
Control Modes
Transients
Operational
1kV EFT, Surge

16
8
4
C-Block, CDC,
Customer Proprietary

Bozeman, MT 59715

Rev 03. 092210

LASER DIODE
LIFE-TEST AND
BURN-IN SYSTEMLRS-9550

Life-Test

Burn-In

Engineering Evaluation

Optical Measurement Stability of 0.2%
Over 1,000 Hours Yields Accurate Aging Data

Up to 512 Devices Per Rack and Excellent
Reliability Lower Your Production
Burn-In Cost

Multiple Simultaneous Tests andTemperatures Provide Flexible Device R&D

The LRS-9550 system’s ACC mode series configured burn-in fixtures,

flexibility and accuracy required to analyze high power laser diodecombined with the highest quality materials selection and mechanicaldevice performance over a wide range of operating conditions. Run

design offer you the low cost per channel and high reliability required

LIV tests at single or multiple temperatures, determine device operating

to succeed in today’s competitive high power laser diode market.

parameters such as Pop @ Iop and Vop @ Iop, and perform aging tests

Multiple levels of laser diode protection including transient suppression

at multiple temperatures to determine activation energy.

High Power Laser Diode Life-Test and Burn-In System

Based on proven ILX Lightwave precision laser control andReduce your cost of test with the new LRS-9550 high power laser diode life-test

LRS-9550 provides you with the long term system stability required

and burn-in test system. With up to eight independent temperature controlled

to yield accurate and repeatable accelerated aging trend data forshelves supporting up to 512 high power devices per system, you will be able toyour devices. Improve your results with constant current (ACC)run multiple independent tests, increase throughput, and lower your cost of test.

mode measurement stability of 0.2% over 1,000 hours, combined

measurement technology developed over the past twenty years, thewith continuous in-situ monitoring of laser voltage, and optical power
The LRS-9550’s flexible design allows you to accommodate multiple package

circuitry, normally closed shorting relays to protect lasers during power
startup and power shutdown, and current/voltage limits ensure thatthroughout your life-test.

styles in the same system. The system supports ACC and LIV test modes withstandard current ranges as high as 40 amps per device. Fixtures are individually

Circulating water and embedded fixture level TEC elements work

temperature controlled to provide typical stabilities of better than 0.2°C fromtogether to offer you precise thermal control of your devices throughout

25°C to 85°C.

a long-term life-test. Careful design and laser protection circuitry allow
series connection of eight lasers to achieve high density and low cost.

The 9550’s ReliaTestTM system control software enables you to get your tests

Parallel laser connection is also available when maximum channel

up and running quickly. Multiple device types and test scenarios are easily

isolation is required. Shelf level integrating shere arrays are heat sunkconfigured without complicated programming. Careful attention to data

to the cold plates and thermally controlled for highest stability.

management and fault mode handling ensures data integrity even through power
black outs.

The LRS-9550 has been designed from the ground up to give you theyour devices move safely through the burn-in screening process.

Use the powerful ReliaTestTM software to log and analyze data, orAdditionally, monitoring circuitry ensures that power systems haveexport your test data in CSV format for analysis with other software.

stabilized before current is supplied to the devices under test.

The 9550’s Windows® based system control software is designed toprovide at-a-glance device status monitoring, active alarms, and event

Pneumatic clamping makes device loading and unloading fast andmessaging, allowing you to easily monitor your tests in progress.

simple. Through a proprietary cold plate design that incorporates highvelocity turbulent flow through parallel mini-channels, shelf level coldplates remove up to 2600 W of heat per shelf, 20 KW per system.
Fixture device thermal interfaces are nickel plated and offer highflatness for minimum thermal impedance.

The LRS-9550 system includes ILX Lightwave’s ReliaTestTM software
to quickly configure and run multiple device test scenarios without

The system’s modular design allows you to expand in the future tocomplicated programming. Get powerful data logging, data back up,

accommodate more devices and multiple package styles. Servicing

and data review features for multiple, simultaneous tests. ReliaTest’sand calibration are made easy through rear mounted electronics andfault handling ensures that valuable life-test data is preserved evenmodular power supplies. Comprehensive burn-in fault monitoring

through power black outs, brown outs, and control computer shutdowns.

includes LD open, short, temperature limit, leak, flow, and otherThe shelf based modular design of the LRS-9550 lets you run multiple
simultaneous tests on different package styles at different power andtemperature levels. Characterize your devices over a temperature
range of 25°C to 85°C. With the 9550, you can combine engineering
evaluation, production burn-in, and long-term life-tests into one costeffective platform.

functions critical to production environments.

Save, view, and graph data with our powerful ReliaTestTM software

Combine life-test, burn-in, andengineering evaluation into one costeffective platform with the LRS-9550
Long Term Aging Trend

In-Situ LIV

Cumulative Failure Probability

LRS-9550

Life-Test

Burn-In

Engineering Evaluation

Optical Measurement Stability of 0.2%
Over 1,000 Hours Yields Accurate Aging Data

Up to 512 Devices Per Rack and Excellent
Reliability Lower Your Production
Burn-In Cost

Multiple Simultaneous Tests andTemperatures Provide Flexible Device R&D

The LRS-9550 system’s ACC mode series configured burn-in fixtures,

flexibility and accuracy required to analyze high power laser diodecombined with the highest quality materials selection and mechanicaldevice performance over a wide range of operating conditions. Run

design offer you the low cost per channel and high reliability required

LIV tests at single or multiple temperatures, determine device operating

to succeed in today’s competitive high power laser diode market.

parameters such as Pop @ Iop and Vop @ Iop, and perform aging tests

Multiple levels of laser diode protection including transient suppression

at multiple temperatures to determine activation energy.

High Power Laser Diode Life-Test and Burn-In System

Based on proven ILX Lightwave precision laser control andReduce your cost of test with the new LRS-9550 high power laser diode life-test

LRS-9550 provides you with the long term system stability required

and burn-in test system. With up to eight independent temperature controlled

to yield accurate and repeatable accelerated aging trend data forshelves supporting up to 512 high power devices per system, you will be able toyour devices. Improve your results with constant current (ACC)run multiple independent tests, increase throughput, and lower your cost of test.

mode measurement stability of 0.2% over 1,000 hours, combined

measurement technology developed over the past twenty years, thewith continuous in-situ monitoring of laser voltage, and optical power
The LRS-9550’s flexible design allows you to accommodate multiple package

circuitry, normally closed shorting relays to protect lasers during power
startup and power shutdown, and current/voltage limits ensure thatthroughout your life-test.

styles in the same system. The system supports ACC and LIV test modes withstandard current ranges as high as 40 amps per device. Fixtures are individually

Circulating water and embedded fixture level TEC elements work

temperature controlled to provide typical stabilities of better than 0.2°C fromtogether to offer you precise thermal control of your devices throughout

25°C to 85°C.

a long-term life-test. Careful design and laser protection circuitry allow
series connection of eight lasers to achieve high density and low cost.

The 9550’s ReliaTestTM system control software enables you to get your tests

Parallel laser connection is also available when maximum channel

up and running quickly. Multiple device types and test scenarios are easily

isolation is required. Shelf level integrating shere arrays are heat sunkconfigured without complicated programming. Careful attention to data

to the cold plates and thermally controlled for highest stability.

management and fault mode handling ensures data integrity even through power
black outs.

The LRS-9550 has been designed from the ground up to give you theyour devices move safely through the burn-in screening process.

Use the powerful ReliaTestTM software to log and analyze data, orAdditionally, monitoring circuitry ensures that power systems haveexport your test data in CSV format for analysis with other software.

stabilized before current is supplied to the devices under test.

The 9550’s Windows® based system control software is designed toprovide at-a-glance device status monitoring, active alarms, and event

Pneumatic clamping makes device loading and unloading fast andmessaging, allowing you to easily monitor your tests in progress.

simple. Through a proprietary cold plate design that incorporates highvelocity turbulent flow through parallel mini-channels, shelf level coldplates remove up to 2600 W of heat per shelf, 20 KW per system.
Fixture device thermal interfaces are nickel plated and offer highflatness for minimum thermal impedance.

The LRS-9550 system includes ILX Lightwave’s ReliaTestTM software
to quickly configure and run multiple device test scenarios without

The system’s modular design allows you to expand in the future tocomplicated programming. Get powerful data logging, data back up,

accommodate more devices and multiple package styles. Servicing

and data review features for multiple, simultaneous tests. ReliaTest’sand calibration are made easy through rear mounted electronics andfault handling ensures that valuable life-test data is preserved evenmodular power supplies. Comprehensive burn-in fault monitoring

through power black outs, brown outs, and control computer shutdowns.

includes LD open, short, temperature limit, leak, flow, and otherThe shelf based modular design of the LRS-9550 lets you run multiple
simultaneous tests on different package styles at different power andtemperature levels. Characterize your devices over a temperature
range of 25°C to 85°C. With the 9550, you can combine engineering
evaluation, production burn-in, and long-term life-tests into one costeffective platform.

functions critical to production environments.

Save, view, and graph data with our powerful ReliaTestTM software

Combine life-test, burn-in, andengineering evaluation into one costeffective platform with the LRS-9550
Long Term Aging Trend

In-Situ LIV

Cumulative Failure Probability

LRS-9550

Life-Test

Burn-In

Engineering Evaluation

Optical Measurement Stability of 0.2%
Over 1,000 Hours Yields Accurate Aging Data

Up to 512 Devices Per Rack and Excellent
Reliability Lower Your Production
Burn-In Cost

Multiple Simultaneous Tests andTemperatures Provide Flexible Device R&D

The LRS-9550 system’s ACC mode series configured burn-in fixtures,

flexibility and accuracy required to analyze high power laser diodecombined with the highest quality materials selection and mechanicaldevice performance over a wide range of operating conditions. Run

design offer you the low cost per channel and high reliability required

LIV tests at single or multiple temperatures, determine device operating

to succeed in today’s competitive high power laser diode market.

parameters such as Pop @ Iop and Vop @ Iop, and perform aging tests

Multiple levels of laser diode protection including transient suppression

at multiple temperatures to determine activation energy.

High Power Laser Diode Life-Test and Burn-In System

Based on proven ILX Lightwave precision laser control andReduce your cost of test with the new LRS-9550 high power laser diode life-test

LRS-9550 provides you with the long term system stability required

and burn-in test system. With up to eight independent temperature controlled

to yield accurate and repeatable accelerated aging trend data forshelves supporting up to 512 high power devices per system, you will be able toyour devices. Improve your results with constant current (ACC)run multiple independent tests, increase throughput, and lower your cost of test.

mode measurement stability of 0.2% over 1,000 hours, combined

measurement technology developed over the past twenty years, thewith continuous in-situ monitoring of laser voltage, and optical power
The LRS-9550’s flexible design allows you to accommodate multiple package

circuitry, normally closed shorting relays to protect lasers during power
startup and power shutdown, and current/voltage limits ensure thatthroughout your life-test.

styles in the same system. The system supports ACC and LIV test modes withstandard current ranges as high as 40 amps per device. Fixtures are individually

Circulating water and embedded fixture level TEC elements work

temperature controlled to provide typical stabilities of better than 0.2°C fromtogether to offer you precise thermal control of your devices throughout

25°C to 85°C.

a long-term life-test. Careful design and laser protection circuitry allow
series connection of eight lasers to achieve high density and low cost.

The 9550’s ReliaTestTM system control software enables you to get your tests

Parallel laser connection is also available when maximum channel

up and running quickly. Multiple device types and test scenarios are easily

isolation is required. Shelf level integrating shere arrays are heat sunkconfigured without complicated programming. Careful attention to data

to the cold plates and thermally controlled for highest stability.

management and fault mode handling ensures data integrity even through power
black outs.

The LRS-9550 has been designed from the ground up to give you theyour devices move safely through the burn-in screening process.

Use the powerful ReliaTestTM software to log and analyze data, orAdditionally, monitoring circuitry ensures that power systems haveexport your test data in CSV format for analysis with other software.

stabilized before current is supplied to the devices under test.

The 9550’s Windows® based system control software is designed toprovide at-a-glance device status monitoring, active alarms, and event

Pneumatic clamping makes device loading and unloading fast andmessaging, allowing you to easily monitor your tests in progress.

simple. Through a proprietary cold plate design that incorporates highvelocity turbulent flow through parallel mini-channels, shelf level coldplates remove up to 2600 W of heat per shelf, 20 KW per system.
Fixture device thermal interfaces are nickel plated and offer highflatness for minimum thermal impedance.

The LRS-9550 system includes ILX Lightwave’s ReliaTestTM software
to quickly configure and run multiple device test scenarios without

The system’s modular design allows you to expand in the future tocomplicated programming. Get powerful data logging, data back up,

accommodate more devices and multiple package styles. Servicing

and data review features for multiple, simultaneous tests. ReliaTest’sand calibration are made easy through rear mounted electronics andfault handling ensures that valuable life-test data is preserved evenmodular power supplies. Comprehensive burn-in fault monitoring

through power black outs, brown outs, and control computer shutdowns.

includes LD open, short, temperature limit, leak, flow, and otherThe shelf based modular design of the LRS-9550 lets you run multiple
simultaneous tests on different package styles at different power andtemperature levels. Characterize your devices over a temperature
range of 25°C to 85°C. With the 9550, you can combine engineering
evaluation, production burn-in, and long-term life-tests into one costeffective platform.

functions critical to production environments.

Save, view, and graph data with our powerful ReliaTestTM software

Combine life-test, burn-in, andengineering evaluation into one costeffective platform with the LRS-9550
Long Term Aging Trend

In-Situ LIV

Cumulative Failure Probability

reliable

affordable

flexible

LRS-9550 Specifications
SystemWhy Choose ILX Lightwave?

Laser Test Fixtures

System Capacity
10A per device
20A per device

Devices per Fixture
10A per device
20A per device
Fixtures per Shelf
Device Types Supported

512
256

Temperature Control

Experience.

Control TypeFor twenty five years, ILX Lightwave has been a pioneer inlaser diode instrumentation and test systems, starting with theindustry’s first precision laser diode current source in 1986. Since
then, we have continued to grow and evolve with the expanding
photonic industry, building a tradition of innovation, quality, andcustomer service.

Temperature Range2
Multiple Temp Control
Temperature Accuracy

Quality.
ILX Lightwave has maintained ISO 9000 certification since 2001.
Strong internal systems for problem identification and resolution
have resulted in continuous improvement of our products andservices. We believe that quality is not just something you build
into a product; it’s something you build into everything you do.

Commitment.
ILX Lightwave’s mission is to be the world leader in laser diodeinstrumentation and test systems. The company’s Laser Diode
Test Systems group is led by the President to ensure high focus.

After Sales Support.
ILX understands the need for fast, technically accurate responses
to all support requests. In addition to customer service
engineers, our test system customers have direct access to ILX
Lightwave application and design engineers to ensure the highest
level of technical support.

o

C

o

C

TEC and circulating waterwith digital PID control
25 - 85
Each shelf independent+/- 2.0

A
A
of FS
V

0 - 10+ 0.05+500 ppm
2.5
ACC, LIV

0 - 20+ 0.05+ 1000 ppm
2.5<40 mA<80 mA

ComputerDell® Optiplex, > 2.7 GHz
Pentium® Dual Core processor,
2.0 GB ram, 160 GB hard drive,
CD-ROM, Ethernet interface,

Display
Power Requirements,
Computer17” Dell® Ultrasharp flat panel

System Control Software
Source Code

GeneralLaser Voltage
Range
V
Accuracy
V
Optical Power
Detector Types
Wavelength Range nm
Measurement Range W
Accuracy
Stability1

Size (HxWxD) cm
Power Requirements

Si based integrating sphere
800 - 1000
0 - 20+/- 20%+/- 0.1% of Full Scale

Facility Water Requirement
Facility Air Requirement

ReliaTestTM
C# source code provided
with system

190 x 80 x 80
200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, threephase; 350-420 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
three phase>6 GPM at 10oC to 25oC
100 - 150 PSI

Notes
1. Stability measured over 1000 hours.
2. Temperature control range depends on total power
dissipated on the fixture and facility water temperature.

In keeping with our commitment of continuing product improvement, ILX Lightwave reserves the right to change
specifications without notice and without liability for such changes.

www.ilxlightwave.com
800.459.9459

406.556.2481

sales@ilxlightwave.com

31950 E. Frontage Rd.

LRS-9550

115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz,
single phase, 6/3A autosensing> 5 minutes
Microsoft Windows XP Pro®

Battery Backup
Operating System

Measurement Functions
0-5+/- 0.05

HIGH POWER

System Control Computer andSupervisory Software

Laser Control
Laser Drive Current
Range
Setpoint Accuracy
Stability1
Compliance Voltage
Control Modes
Transients
Operational
1kV EFT, Surge

16
8
4
C-Block, CDC,
Customer Proprietary

Bozeman, MT 59715

Rev 03. 092210

LASER DIODE
LIFE-TEST AND
BURN-IN SYSTEM

reliable

affordable

flexible

LRS-9550 Specifications
SystemWhy Choose ILX Lightwave?

Laser Test Fixtures

System Capacity
10A per device
20A per device

Devices per Fixture
10A per device
20A per device
Fixtures per Shelf
Device Types Supported

512
256

Temperature Control

Experience.

Control TypeFor twenty five years, ILX Lightwave has been a pioneer inlaser diode instrumentation and test systems, starting with theindustry’s first precision laser diode current source in 1986. Since
then, we have continued to grow and evolve with the expanding
photonic industry, building a tradition of innovation, quality, andcustomer service.

Temperature Range2
Multiple Temp Control
Temperature Accuracy

Quality.
ILX Lightwave has maintained ISO 9000 certification since 2001.
Strong internal systems for problem identification and resolution
have resulted in continuous improvement of our products andservices. We believe that quality is not just something you build
into a product; it’s something you build into everything you do.

Commitment.
ILX Lightwave’s mission is to be the world leader in laser diodeinstrumentation and test systems. The company’s Laser Diode
Test Systems group is led by the President to ensure high focus.

After Sales Support.
ILX understands the need for fast, technically accurate responses
to all support requests. In addition to customer service
engineers, our test system customers have direct access to ILX
Lightwave application and design engineers to ensure the highest
level of technical support.

o

C

o

C

TEC and circulating waterwith digital PID control
25 - 85
Each shelf independent+/- 2.0

A
A
of FS
V

0 - 10+ 0.05+500 ppm
2.5
ACC, LIV

0 - 20+ 0.05+ 1000 ppm
2.5<40 mA<80 mA

ComputerDell® Optiplex, > 2.7 GHz
Pentium® Dual Core processor,
2.0 GB ram, 160 GB hard drive,
CD-ROM, Ethernet interface,

Display
Power Requirements,
Computer17” Dell® Ultrasharp flat panel

System Control Software
Source Code

GeneralLaser Voltage
Range
V
Accuracy
V
Optical Power
Detector Types
Wavelength Range nm
Measurement Range W
Accuracy
Stability1

Size (HxWxD) cm
Power Requirements

Si based integrating sphere
800 - 1000
0 - 20+/- 20%+/- 0.1% of Full Scale

Facility Water Requirement
Facility Air Requirement

ReliaTestTM
C# source code provided
with system

190 x 80 x 80
200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, threephase; 350-420 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
three phase>6 GPM at 10oC to 25oC
100 - 150 PSI

Notes
1. Stability measured over 1000 hours.
2. Temperature control range depends on total power
dissipated on the fixture and facility water temperature.

In keeping with our commitment of continuing product improvement, ILX Lightwave reserves the right to change
specifications without notice and without liability for such changes.

www.ilxlightwave.com
800.459.9459

406.556.2481

sales@ilxlightwave.com

31950 E. Frontage Rd.

LRS-9550

115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz,
single phase, 6/3A autosensing> 5 minutes
Microsoft Windows XP Pro®

Battery Backup
Operating System

Measurement Functions
0-5+/- 0.05

HIGH POWER

System Control Computer andSupervisory Software

Laser Control
Laser Drive Current
Range
Setpoint Accuracy
Stability1
Compliance Voltage
Control Modes
Transients
Operational
1kV EFT, Surge

16
8
4
C-Block, CDC,
Customer Proprietary

Bozeman, MT 59715

Rev 03. 092210

LASER DIODE
LIFE-TEST AND
BURN-IN SYSTEM