Liquid Crystal Digital Interface Controller

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$1,595.00$1,950.00

Key Features

  • Two channels of voltage and temperature sensing & control (TSC)
  • USB-powered (unless using TSC)
  • Waveforms generated internally
  • Independent SMB I/O Connectors for each channel
  • Multiple external control options
  • Includes USB and LabVIEW™ code example

Standard, High-Speed, and 20 V versions are available!

The D5020 Liquid Crystal Digital Interface is the next generation in the evolution of Meadowlark Optics Liquid Crystal Controllers. The Digital Controller is designed for user functionality and productivity. The D5020 provides a “set and go” function that allows the controller to run autonomously without a computer.

Controlling multiple Liquid Crystal cells has never been easier. CellDRIVE 5000 software provides a separate sync output for each channel as well as temperature sensing and control on both channels. The 2kHz square wave output can be amplitude modulated with sinusoidal, square, triangle, sawtooth and transient nematic effect waveforms.
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D5020
Liquid Crystal Digital Interface Controller – Standard
5.50 x 5.25 x 1.63 in. (14.0 x 13.3 x 4.1 cm)
1 - 2 Days
$1,595.00
D5020
Liquid Crystal Digital Interface Controller – High-Speed
5.50 x 5.25 x 1.63 in. (14.0 x 13.3 x 4.1 cm)
2 weeks
$1,950.00
D5020
Liquid Crystal Digital Interface Controller – 20 V
5.50 x 5.25 x 1.63 in. (14.0 x 13.3 x 4.1 cm)
2 weeks
$1,950.00

Digital Controller Accessories

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SMA-SMB Cable
SMA-to-SMB Cable – Electronics Adapter
6 ft (2 m)
1 - 2 Days
$39.00
TSC
Temperature Sensing and Control for Liquid Crystal Devices
5.08 x 5.25 x 1.50 in. (12.90 x 13.33 x 3.81 cm)
2-3 weeks
$363.00

Liquid Crystal Digital Interface Controller

D5020 Package:

  • D5020 Controller Unit
  • Front Panel SMB I/O Connectors
  • User Manual
  • USB Cable
  • Power Supply and Power Cable
  • Temperature Sensing and Control capability
  • CellDRIVE 5000 Software
  • National Instruments LabVIEW™ virtual Instrument Drivers

SPECIFICATIONS

Fundamental Drive Waveform

2 kHz AC square wave

Modulation Amplitude

0 – 10 Vrms (20 Vrms option available)

Modulation Resolution

1 mV (0.155 mV using LabVIEW™ subroutines)

DC Offset

< 5 mV

Communications Interface

USB

LC Cell to Controller Connections

SMA – SMB, 2 m cable length

CE Compliant

Dimensions (L x W x H)

5.50 x 5.25 x 1.63 in.

Weight

1.8 lbs. (with cables)

Modulation Waveforms

External modulation

Input (0 – 5 V)

Sinusoidal

Triangle

Square

Sawtooth

Transient nematic effect

Temperature Control

(2 Channels)

Active heating/passive cooling

within ± 1 ˚C of nominal set point

Sync Output

TTL, user specified timing

and phase

System Requirements:

Windows™ Vista, 7 or 8

Requires LabVIEW™ version 2010 or higher for use with LabVIEW™

instrument Library

Ordering Information – Contact Us or Buy Online

ORDERING INFORMATION

Item

Part Number

LC Digital Interface

D5020

LC Digital Interface (20V rms)

D5020-20V

SMA to SMB Cables

SMA-SMB

Sync Cables (SMB to BNC)

SMB-BNC

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Liquid Crystal Device Operating Principles

Liquid Crystal Selection Guide

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