TIDA-01573 Reference Design

Texas Instruments

Nanosecond Laser Driver Reference Design for LiDAR

Description

This light distancing and ranging (LiDAR) reference design showcases the LMG1020 and LMG1025-Q1 low side gate drivers for narrow pulse applications. These devices are capable of driving a FET to produce <1.5-ns laser optical pulses in excess of 100W.

Features
  • Circuit capable of delivering 60A 1ns current pulsesFlexible platform to install and test laser diodesLatest GaN FET driver technology LMG1020 and LMG1025-Q1Advanced minimal-inductance layout
Applications
  • Barcode reader
  • Mechanically scanning LIDAR
  • Laser distance meter
  • Robot sensor module
  • Mobile robot sensor
Product Categories
  • Power management