Laser Mounts (Chucks) for Laser Diode Characterizations
- High throughput
- Wide temperature range
- Stable
- Compatible with LIV100 / LIV120
TO - Mount
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Connectors:
63.4mm strip line for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-Driver -
Mounting Surface:
TO-38/TO-56/TO-9 -
50W Air Cooled:
0 to +105°C -
100W Water Cooled:
-15°C to +105°C
Vacuum Platform Mount
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Connectors:
strip line or needle card for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-Driver -
Mounting Surface:
15 x 14.5mm -
50W Air Cooled:
0 to +105°C -
100W Water Cooled:
-15°C to +105°C
Plane Platform Mount
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Connectors:
customized for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-Driver -
Mounting Surface:
40 x 40mm -
50W Air Cooled:
0 to +105°C -
100W Water Cooled:
-15°C to +105°C
TO - Mount
-
Connectros:
63.4mm strip line for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-Driver -
Mounting Surface:
TO-38/TO-56/TO-9 -
50W Air Cooled:
0 to +105°C -
100W Water Cooled:
-15°C to +105°C
Vacuum Platform Mount
-
Connectros:
strip line or needle card for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-Driver -
Mounting Surface:
15 x 14.5mm -
50W Air Cooled:
0 to +105°C -
100W Water Cooled:
-15°C to +105°C
Plane Platform Mount
-
Connectros:
customized for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-Driver
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Mounting Surface:
40 x 40mm
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50W Air Cooled:
0 to +105°C -
100W Water Cooled:
-15°C to +105°C
Properties
Artifex Engineering laser mounts are temperature-controlled chucks for testing and characterizing laser diodes, chips, bars and packaged lasers. Three laser mount types are available: TO mounts for TO-38, TO-56 and TO-9 packages; vacuum platform mounts for chips and laser bars up to 15 mm long; and plane platform mounts with a 40 × 40 mm customizable surface for CS-Mount, F-Mount and other package designs.
Every laser mount comes in two power classes. The 50 W air-cooled version covers 0 °C to +105 °C and supports up to 5 A and 11 V. The 100 W water-cooled version covers −15 °C to +105 °C and supports up to 11 A and 15 V. Both versions hold the temperature to within ±0.1 °C. All laser mounts connect to a TEC driver through a D-SUB HD15 connector and work directly with the Artifex LIV100 and LIV120 laser diode characterization systems and the USB-controlled TEC40, TEC170 and TEC480 drivers.
Key benefits: high throughput through quick mount and release, a wide temperature range, a stable thermal setup, and easy custom designs.
TO- Mounts
A universal laser mount for TO-38, TO-56 and TO-9 laser diodes. Its quick mount/release mechanism speeds up high-volume testing, and it uses a 63.4 mm strip line for the laser current. Article numbers: 30.060.00240 (50 W air cooled) and 30.060.00271 (100 W water cooled).
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Parameter | 50W air cooled | 100W water cooled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | Article number | 30.060.00240 | 30.060.00271 |
| 11 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | Max. current | 5A | 11A |
| 12 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | Max. voltage | 11V | 15V |
| 13 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | Temperature range | 0°C to +105°C | -15°C to +105°C |
| 14 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | Temperature accuracy | ±0.1° | ±0.1° |
| 15 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | Connectors | 63.4mm strip line for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-driver | 63.4mm strip line for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-driver |
| 16 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | Mounting surface | TO-38/TO-56/TO-9 | TO-38/TO-56/TO-9 |
| 17 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:04 AM | Recommended driver | TEC40 (20.208.00033) TEC170 (20.208.00032) |
TEC170 (20.208.00032) TEC480 (20.208.00019) |
Vacuum Platform Mounts
A vacuum chuck for laser chips and laser diode bars up to 15 mm long, with a 15 × 14.5 mm mounting surface. The laser current runs through a strip line or a needle card, and interchangeable vacuum plates and custom designs are available. Article numbers: 30.060.00176 (50 W) and 30.060.00187 (100 W).
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Parameter | 50W air cooled | 100W water cooled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | Article number | 30.060.00176 | 30.060.00187 |
| 11 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | Max. current | 5A | 11A |
| 12 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | Max. voltage | 11V | 15V |
| 13 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | Temperature range | 0°C to +105°C | -15°C to +105°C |
| 14 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | Temperature accuracy | ±0.1° | ±0.1° |
| 15 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | Connectors | strip line or needle cards for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-driver | strip line or needle cards for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-driver |
| 16 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | Mounting surface | 15 x 14.5mm | 15 x 14.5mm |
| 17 | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | benjamin | 28/04/2026 10:02 AM | Recommended driver | TEC40 (20.208.00033) TEC170 (20.208.00032) |
TEC170 (20.208.00032) TEC480 (20.208.00019) |
Plane Platform Mounts
A thermally controlled 40 × 40 mm support plate whose surface can be drilled and tapped for CS-Mount, F-Mount and custom laser packages. The laser current connection is customized to the package. Article numbers: 30.060.00178 (50 W) and 30.060.00188 (100 W).
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Parameter | 50W air cooled | 100W water cooled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | Article number | 30.060.00178 | 30.060.00188 |
| 19 | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | Max. current | 5A | 11A |
| 20 | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | Max. voltage | 11V | 15V |
| 21 | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | Temperature range | 0°C to +105°C | -15°C to +105°C |
| 22 | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | Temperature accuracy | ±0.1° | ±0.1° |
| 23 | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | Connectors | customized for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-driver | customized for laser current, D-SUB HD15 for TEC-driver |
| 24 | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | Mounting surface | 40 x 40mm | 40 x 40mm |
| 25 | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | benjamin | 27/04/2026 04:05 PM | Recommended driver | TEC40 (20.208.00033) TEC170 (20.208.00032) |
TEC170 (20.208.00032) TEC480 (20.208.00019) |
Application Notes
FAQs
What are Laser Mounts (Chucks) used for?
Laser mounts (also called laser chucks) hold a laser diode at a precisely controlled temperature while it is being characterized. Tests include LIV measurements (light-current-voltage), spectral analysis and burn-in. Stable temperature control is essential because laser output power and wavelength change with temperature.
What types of laser mounts does Artifex Engineering offer?
We offer three mount types, each suited to different device geometries:
- TO-Mount – for TO-38, TO-56, and TO-9 packaged devices
- Vacuum Platform Mount – for chips and bars up to 15mm, using vacuum-secured mounting plates
- Plane Platform Mount – a general-purpose support plate for CS-Mount, F-Mount, and other custom laser packages
What power/cooling options are available?
Each mount is available in two configurations:
50W, air cooled — 0°C to +105°C
100W, water cooled — -15°C to +105°C
Are the laser mounts compatible with LIV test systems?
Yes. All Artifex laser mounts are compatible with the LIV100 and LIV120 laser diode characterization systems and with Artifex’s USB-controlled TEC drivers.
Which devices does the TO-Mount support?
It’s a universal design supporting TO-38, TO-56, and TO-9 packages.
What makes the TO-Mount good for high-throughput testing?
It uses a quick mount/release mechanism, allowing devices to be swapped rapidly during production or high-volume testing.
Can I test laser diode bars with these laser mounts?
Yes. The vacuum platform mount (vacuum chuck) holds laser chips and laser diode bars up to 15 mm long. Current is supplied through a strip line or a needle card, and vacuum plates are available in several sizes.
Can the plane platform mount hold CS-Mount or F-Mount lasers?
Yes. The 40 × 40 mm surface of the plane platform mount can be drilled and tapped for the application, including CS-Mount, F-Mount and custom laser package designs.
Which TEC driver should I use with my mount?
50W air-cooled mounts: TEC40 (20.208.00033) or TEC170 (20.208.00032)
100W water-cooled mounts: TEC170 (20.208.00032) or TEC480 (20.208.00019)
Do all mounts have the same temperature accuracy?
Yes — all mounts, across both power versions, maintain ±0.1°C temperature accuracy.
What's the difference between the 50W and 100W versions in terms of use case?
The 50W air-cooled version suits lower-power testing without the need for a water supply. The 100W water-cooled version handles higher current/voltage loads and extends the low end of the temperature range down to -15°C, useful for cold testing or high-power devices needing more aggressive heat removal.
Are custom laser mounts available?
Yes. Custom vacuum mounting plates, custom drilling patterns on the plane platform mount, and customized current connectors can all be built for specific laser packages.
