Abstract:  In order to enhance the overall efficiency of the laser pump source system, a design for a load- adaptive semiconductor laser array constant current driver is presented. This driver can adaptively adjust the supply voltage of the load based on the number of series loads in the laser array and the changes in the drive current, thereby optimizing work efficiency. The maximum output voltage of the driver is 22 V, and the maximum output current is 1 200 mA. When driving eight series loads of the laser array, the efficiency can exceed 91. 6%. This load-adaptive technology provides a new approach for designing efficient semiconductor laser drivers. 

Key words: semiconductor laser, load adaptive, constant current driver, soft-start protection