Newport
8000 Modular Controller
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The Newport 8000 Modular Controller is a four-slot modular mainframe for operating and monitoring compatible laser diode driver and thermoelectric temperature controller modules. The Newport 8000 provides four fully isolated module slots with separate power supplies. The Newport 8000 includes GPIB and RS-232C interfaces for remote control.[1][2]
How it works
Each of the four module slots is electrically isolated from the other slots and from earth ground. Each slot has a separate module power supply for the installed laser diode driver, temperature controller, or combination module. The architecture supports multiple laser diodes, monitor photodiodes, temperature sensors, and thermoelectric coolers while helping reduce unwanted electrical interaction among channels.[1]
The mainframe provides a graphical LCD that displays installed modules, operating status, setpoints, measurements, limits, and fault conditions. Local front-panel control includes numerical keys, cursor controls, soft keys, dedicated function keys, and an adjustable control knob.[1]
The Model 8000 uses advanced 16-bit control technology for precision control and measurement. The mainframe supports programmable module linking, allowing the operating condition of one module to initiate an action on another. Complete system configurations can be saved and recalled from non-volatile memory.[2][1]
The mainframe incorporates comprehensive laser protection features including input power module filters, secondary filtering, high speed transient detection circuits, a proprietary intermittent contact protection circuit, a slow turn-on sequence, multiple output shorting circuits, and independent current limiting.[2]
Applications
Applications for the Newport 8000 include multiple-beam individually addressed laser diodes, multiple laser diode pumped fiber amplifiers, and 2-D vertical cavity surface emitting laser diode arrays. The instrument supports complete laser diode characterization including L, V, I measurement and complete thermoelectric cooler characterization including ITE and VTE measurement.[2]
The system is also applied to communication laser diode testing, including wavelength tuning and low-frequency single-tone and high-data-rate testing. Combination LDD/TEC modules include an internal function generator for modulating the laser output in sinewave or squarewave form for datacom and telecom applications.[2]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
- Isolation/Crosstalk
- All modules electrically isolated with respect to each other and from earth ground[2]
Optics & imaging1
- Laser safety features
- Laser enable keyswitch, interlock, output delay (meets CDRH US21 CFR 1040.10)[2]
Control & software2
Dimensions & facilities2
Configuration & options6
What does it need to run?
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Frequently asked questions
How many module slots does the Newport 8000 have?
What types of modules are compatible with the Newport 8000 mainframe?
Compatible modules include single-channel and dual laser diode drivers, single-channel and dual temperature controllers, combination LDD/TEC modules, and the Newport 8540M MOPA laser diode driver.[1]
What computer interfaces does the Newport 8000 include?
The mainframe includes GPIB/IEEE-488.2 and RS-232C interfaces for remote control and data collection.[1][2]
What safety features does the Newport 8000 provide for laser diode protection?
The system includes input power module filters, secondary filtering and power regulation, high speed transient detection circuits, a proprietary intermittent contact protection circuit, a slow turn-on sequence, multiple output shorting circuits, and independent current limiting.[2]
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 8000 Modular Controller are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 8000 Modular Controller are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 8000 Modular Controller are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 8000 Modular Controller are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 8000 Modular Controller is not on record.
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Sources & citations
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- [1]assetrelay.com — assetrelay.comassetrelay.com
- [2]wyomingelectronicsinc.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com — wyomingelectronicsinc.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.comwyomingelectronicsinc.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
- [3]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Sep 1, 2026.
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