SLD237VL
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Index-Guided High Power AlGaAs Laser Diode
Description
The SLD237VL is a high-power , index-guided AlGaAs
laser diode.
Features
• High power
• Low current consumption
• Small astigmatism
• Small package (φ5.6mm)
Applications
Optical pickup for CD-R/RW
Structure
AlGaAs quantum well structured laser diode
M-274
Recommended Operating Optical Power Output 80mW
Absolute Maximum Ratings
• Optical power output Pomax 90 mW (CW)
130 mW (Pulse)
Pulse width 200ns or less
Duty 50% or less
• Reverse voltage VR LD 2 V
• Operating temperature Topr –10 to +70 °C
• Storage temperature Tstg –40 to +85 °C
Connection Diagram Pin Configuration
COMMON
3
LD
1
(Pulse Operation)
2
3
Bottom View
1
1. LD anode
2. N.C.
3. COMMON
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SLD237VL
Optical and Electrical 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
Symbol
Ith
Iop
Vop
λp
ηD
θ//
θ⊥
As
∆φ//
∆φ⊥
∆X, ∆Y, ∆Z
Conditions
CW
CW, Po = 80mW
CW, Po = 80mW
CW, Po = 80mW
CW, Po = 80mW
CW, Po = 80mW
CW, Po = 80mW
CW, Po = 80mW
CW, Po = 80mW
CW, Po = 80mW
Min.
25
90
—
779
0.7
7.4
15.0
–6
—
—
—
Typ.
30
110
2.0
784
1.0
8.3
18.0
—
—
—
—
Max.
40
130
2.3
789
1.3
9.5
21.0
0
±1.6
±2.5
±80
Unit
mA
mA
V
nm
mW/mA
deg
deg
µm
deg
deg
µm
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