Introduction
iC-Haus GmbH, founded in 1984, is a fabless manufacturer of ASiC/ASSP with a focus on analogue, digital, mixed signal, opto iCs, Hall iCs, and power iCs for industrial and automotive applications. The company has expanded its production and R&D facilities significantly.

About Uwe M. Malzahn
Uwe M. Malzahn graduated in Solid State Electronics and joined iC-Haus in 1991. He is the Sales and Applications Manager, focusing on laser diode drivers and optical sensors.

Webinar Purpose
The webinar aims to enhance understanding of laser diode characteristics, driver selection, and the advantages of integrated laser diode drivers by iC-Haus.

Laser Diode Characteristics
Laser diodes vary in optical output with current and temperature. They can be configured with or without a monitor diode, affecting the control method (APC or ACC). The driver must match the diode's current requirements and configuration.

Control Methods
ACC (Automatic Current Control): Maintains constant current, requiring stable temperature for consistent output power.
APC (Automatic Power Control): Uses a monitor diode for constant optical output, with risks of overcurrent due to self-heating or aging.

Integrated Driver Advantages
Integrated drivers offer lower part count, reduced board space, lower costs, higher reliability, and excellent performance with high precision and temperature stability.

Modulation and Pulsed Operation
Modulation involves analogue modulation with superimposed control loops. Pulsed operation includes on/off modulation with various control principles like switched CW mode, averaging control, and peak control.

Conclusion
iC-Haus laser diode drivers cover a wide range of applications, offering easy setup, safe operation, and high reliability.