Apparatus and method for separating memory and control functions in a laser control system

摘要

A method and apparatus are provided for separating the memory and control functions in a wavelength stabilized laser control system. A laser chip and a memory device are provided in a separate package from the laser control system that can be easily removed when the laser chip requires replacement. The memory device stores the necessary operating data for its associated laser chip and provides the control system any necessary calibration and operating data so the control system can easily and quickly update operation for the new laser chip.