Laser driver
About the Laser driver PCB
Laser driver is an open source PCB design by jrleeman, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 101.6 × 33 mm, with 5 components from 4 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LD1255R. By type, the board carries 2 connectors and 1 IC.
From the project
Optical Fiber Michelson Interrogator (OFMI) designed for geophysical applications by Dr. Scott DeWolf
Main components on the Laser driver
Laser driver bill of materials (BOM)
5 components, 4 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LD1255R | LD1255R | U1 |
| 1 | Input | SAMTEC-TSW-111-08-X-S-RA | J1 |
| 1 | Output | SAMTEC-TSW-111-08-X-S-RA | J2 |
| 2 | Test Point (on LD1255R) | OffBoard | OB1, OB2 |
Laser driver design files
The KiCad project lives in the jrleeman/Clemson_OFMI repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Laser driver: common questions
How big is the Laser driver PCB?
The Laser driver measures 101.6 × 33 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Laser driver?
5 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Laser driver design files?
From the jrleeman/Clemson_OFMI repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Laser driver design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with jrleeman. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
