Sony SLD1138VL Datasheet

650nm Multimode Red Laser Diode

Description

The SLD1138VL is a longitudinal multimode red

laser diode designed for DVD systems.

Features

• Low operation current (50mA typ.)

• Small package (φ5.6mm)

• Longitudinal multimode

Applications

DVD

Structure

• AlGaInP MQW laser diode

• PIN photodiode to monitor laser beam output

SLD1138VL

M-274

Recommended Optical Power Output 4mW

Absolute Maximum Ratings (Tc = 25°C)

• Optical power output Pomax 5 mW

• Reverse voltage VR LD 2 V

PD 15 V

• Operating temperature Topr –10 to +70 °C

• Storage temperature Tstg –40 to +85 °C

Connection Diagram Pin Configuration

Common

3

LDPD

12

2

3

Bottom View

1

1. LD anode

2. PD anode

3. Common

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SLD1138VL

Electrical and Optical Characteristics (Tc = 25°C) Tc: Case temperature

Item
Threshold current
Operating current
Operating voltage
Wavelength
Differential efficiency

Radiation
angle

Paralell
Perpendicular

Astigmatism

Positional

Angle

accuracy

Position

Monitor current

Symbol
Ith
Iop
Vop

λp
ηD

θ//
θ⊥

As

∆φ//
∆φ⊥
∆X, ∆Y, ∆Z

Imon

Conditions

Po = 4mW
Po = 4mW
Po = 4mW
Po = 4mW

Po = 4mW

Po = 4mW

Po = 4mW

Po = 4 mW, VR = 5V

Min.

—
—
—
—

0.4
7

25

—
—
—
—

0.05

Typ.

45
50

2.3

655

0.6

8.5
35
12
—
—
—

0.1

Max.

55
65

2.7

660

0.8
11
40
20
±2
±3

±80

0.3

Unit

mA
mA

V

nm

mW/mA

degree
degree

µm
degree
degree

µm

mA

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