The power supply won't be able to switch between CV and CC fast enough for the laser diode. Laser diode power supplies can operate in one of two modes, constant current (CC) and automatic power control (APC). Most, but certainly not all, smaller laser diodes (5. 6- and 9-mm packages) are operated in APC mode. In addition, ROHM provides an evaluation board and a Spice model for evaluating LDs and will show how to use them and. Another fundamental method is LāIāV characterization, where the optical output power (L) and voltage (V) are measured against the drive current (I) to determine key parameters like threshold current and slope efficiency. Furthermore, the article covers the analysis of the optical spectrum, the.