
For over three decades, LDX Optronics has delivered high-power multimode laser diodes, powering cutting-edge applications in Medical, Defense, and Industrial sectors. As RPMC Lasers’ exclusive North American partner, LDX offers an unmatched range of wavelengths (400–1900 nm) and power levels (up to 40 W), with industry-leading packaging expertise. This article explores LDX’s diode solutions, their applications, and how to select the right laser for your needs, spotlighting the LDX Optronics portfolio for superior performance.
LDX Optronics: A Legacy of Laser Innovation
Founded in 1990 in Maryville, Tennessee, LDX Optronics specializes in high-power multimode laser diodes, backed by over 50 years of combined semiconductor manufacturing expertise. Their rigorous quality protocols—extensive wafer qualification, lifetime testing, and device burn-in—ensure ultra-low failure rates, proven across thousands of units in demanding environments. Partnered with RPMC since the late 1990s, LDX delivers customizable diodes for OEMs and researchers, from compact TO cans to rugged, space-qualified assemblies.
Powering Applications with LDX Laser Diodes
LDX’s multimode diodes, spanning 400–1900 nm with outputs up to 40 W, support diverse applications, each requiring specific laser characteristics.
Powering Medical Breakthroughs
In medical applications like photodynamic therapy and dental treatments, LDX diodes (blue-SWIR) provide precise, high-power output for targeted tissue interaction. Their compact, fiber-coupled packages ensure seamless integration into clinical systems, enhancing patient outcomes.
RPMC Solution: The LDX Optronics portfolio offers configurable & customizable fiber-coupled diodes for various medical integration needs.
Enabling Defense and Space Missions
LDX diodes (e.g., 808 nm, 1064 nm) excel in defense LIDAR and targeting, with shock-resistant, space-qualifiable designs. High-power outputs and low-SWaP packaging ensure reliability in extreme conditions.
RPMC Solution: The LDX Optronics portfolio includes flexible, rugged, high-gain diodes for defense and space applications.
Driving Industrial Precision
In industrial applications like materials processing and laser pumping, LDX diodes (e.g., 940–1550 nm) deliver kilowatt-level power with excellent beam quality. Custom submounts and lensing optimize performance for welding and cutting.
RPMC Solution: The LDX Optronics portfolio supports high-power industrial applications with versatile configurations.
How to Choose the Right LDX Laser Diode
Selecting an LDX diode requires aligning wavelength, power, and packaging with your application. The LDX Optronics portfolio spans ≈ 445–1850 nm, with high-power multimode output, covering visible to near-infrared needs. Choose fiber-coupled packages for medical or endoscopic systems, or open packages for industrial high-power setups. Customization options—micro-lenses, photodiodes, TECs, packaging, wavelength, and much more—ensure seamless OEM integration, while long lifetimes, low failure rates, and reliable, stable performance ensure consistent application results. Made in the USA, LDX diodes offer just-in-time delivery and no tariffs, ideal for mission-critical projects.
Spotlight: LDX Optronics for Unmatched Diode Solutions
RPMC Lasers, the exclusive North American distributor for LDX Optronics, offers the LDX Optronics portfolio with over 100s of standard configurations and limitless customization. From 445 nm for displays to 1550 nm for sensing, LDX diodes deliver high efficiency, low SWaP, and proven reliability for medical, defense, and industrial applications. Configurations include chip-on-submount, 9mm, HHL, and fiber-coupled packages, with options geared toward your space qualification plan, FDA & ISO compliance, of whatever application you’re working with. Backed by 30 years of expertise, LDX ensures consistent performance and world-class support.
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