
Description
The SLD104AU is a AlGaAs laser diode developed for positive power supplies. In comparison with the
SLD104U, this device attains even lower power consumption levels.
Features
• Low power consumption
• Single power supply
• Low noise
• Microminiaturized package (φ5.6mm)
Structure
• AlGaAs double hetero-type laser diode
• PIN photo diode for laser optical power output monitor
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Tc = 25°C)
• Optical power output Po 5 mW
• Reverse voltage VR LD 2 V
PD 15 V
• Operating temperature Topr –10 to +60 °C
• Storage temperature Tstg –40 to +85 °C
Connection Diagram
AlGaAs Laser Diode
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SLD104AU
Pin Configuration
2
Bottom View
1
3
1. LD anode
2. PD anode
3. COMMON

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SLD104AU
Electrical and Optical Characteristics (Tc = 25°C) Tc: Case temperature
UnitMax.Typ.
Min.
Condition
Symbol
Ith
Iop
Vop
λ
Im
θ⊥
θ//
∆SR
∗1
∆X, ∆Y, ∆Z
∆φ⊥
ηD
AS
S/N
ID
CT
Item
1.7
760
0.08
20
9
0.2
45
52
1.9
780
0.15
32
17
0.45
88
Perpendicular
Parallel
Asymmetry
Position
Angle
Threshold current
Operating current
Operating voltage
Wavelength
Monitor current
Radiation angle
(F. W. H. M.∗)
Differential efficiency
Astigmatism
Signal to noise ratio
Dark current of PD
Capacitance of PD
60
70
2.5
800
0.4
45
25
20
±150
±3
0.7
15
150
30
mA
mA
V
nm
mA
degree
degree
%
µm
degree
mW/mA
µm
dB
nA
pF
PO = 3mW
PO = 3mW
PO = 3mW
PO = 3mW,
VR = 5V
PO = 3mW
PO = 3mW
PO = 3mW
| Z// – Z⊥ |
fC = 7.5MHz
∆f = 30kHz
PO = 4mW
VR = 5V
VR = 5V, f = 1MHz
PO = 3mW
Positional
accuracy
Power
S
L SR
0
θ//
–7° 7°
∗1
∆SR =
| SL – SR |
SL + SR
∗
F. W. H. M. : Full Width at Half Maximum

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SLD104AU
Example of Representative Characteristics
–1.0 1.0 [V]
0
0.25 [mA]
–0.25
PIN diode current-voltage characteristics
Tc = 25°C
P
O = 3mW
V
I
0 20 40 60 80 100
1
4
3
2
5
Optical power output vs. Forward current characteristics
IF – Forward current [mA]
PO – Optical power output [mW]
Tc = 25°C
Tc = 50°C
–40 –20 0 20 40
0
0.5
1.0
Far field pattern (FFP)
Angle [degree]
Radiant intensity (optional scale)
780 781 782 783 784
Relative light intensity vs. Wavelength characteristics
λ – Wavelength [nm]
Relative light intensity
PO = 5mW
778 779 780 781 782
Relative light intensity vs. Waveform characteristics
λ – Wavelength [nm]
Relative light intensity
PO = 3mW
θ//
θ⊥
PO = 3mW
–10 0 25 50 100
10
50
45
100
Temperature characteristic of threshold current
TC – Case temperature [°C]
Ith – Threshold current [mA]

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SLD104AU
Package Outline Unit: mm
SONY CODE
EIAJ CODE
JEDEC CODE
PACKAGE WEIGHT
M-259
1.0
0.4
0.5
90°
12
3
Reference Slot
φ5.6
0
– 0.05
φ4.4 MAX
φ3.8 MAX
0.6
0.25
0.5 MIN
∗1.26
3.1 MAX1.2 ± 0.16.5
132
3 – φ0.45
PCD φ2.0
LD Chip & Photo Diode
∗Optical
Distance = 1.35 ± 0.15
Reference Plane
Window Glass φ0.8
30°
M-259
0.3g