976 nm laser diode
Technology
- DBR Single-Frequency Laser Chip
- AlGaAs QW Active Layer
- Epi designed for high reliability
Features
- Available in several package styles
- Pulsed operation for spectral stability at short pulse lengths
- High power for CW applications
- High Slope Efficiency
Absolute Maximum Rating
| Parameter | Symbol | Unit | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | TSTG | °C | 0 | 80 |
| Operating Temperature | TOP | °C | 5.0 | 70 |
| CW Laser Forward Current,T=Top | IF | mA | – | 250** |
| Pulsed Laser Forward Current, T=25°C, | IF | A | – | 0.5 |
| PW=300 ns, DC=10% | ||||
| Laser Reverse Voltage | VR | V | – | 2.0 |
| Photodiode Forward Current 1/ 2/ | IP | mA | – | 5.0 |
| Photodiode Reverse Voltage 1/ 2/ | VR | V | – | 20.0 |
| Photodiode Dark Current, VR=10V, LD IF=0, 2/ | ID | nA | – | 50 |
| TEC Current 1/ 2/ | ITEC | A | -2.5 | 2.5 |
| TEC Voltage 1/ 2/ | VTEC | V | -6.0 | 6.0 |
| Thermistor Current 1/ 2/ | ITHRM | mA | – | 1.0 |
| Thermistor Voltage 1/ 2/ | VTHRM | V | – | 10 |
| External Back Reflection | – | dB | – | -14 |
| ESD (HBM) | – | V | – | 500 |
| Lead Soldering Temperature, 10 sec. Max., 2/ | – | °C | – | 260 |
| Fiber Pull Force 1/ | – | N | – | 5.0 |
| Fiber Bend Radius 1/ | – | mm | – | 35 |
1/ Butterfly package , 2/ TO8 package**Do not exceed drive current or operating power of supplied LIV
CW Characteristics at TC = 25°C unless otherwise specified
| Parameter | Symbol | Unit | Min | Typ | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Wavelength | λc | nm | 974 | 976 | 978 |
| Optical Output Power @ LIV current | Po | mW | See Power Options Call-out | ||
| Slope Efficiency, 1/ | ηd | W/A | 0.3 | 0.36 | |
| Slope Efficiency | ηd | W/A | 0.6 | 0.72 | – |
| Threshold Current | Ith | mA | – | 30 | 40 |
| Laser Series Resistance | RS | Ω | – | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Laser Forward Voltage | VF | V | – | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Thermistor Resistance @ 25°C, 2/ | RT | KΩ | – | 10 | – |
| Photodiode Dark Current, VR=10V, LD IF=0, 2/ | ID | nA | – | – | 50 |
| Laser Line Width | ∆v | MHz | – | 8 | 10 |
| Beam Divergence @ FWHM | θװ X θ┴ | º | – | 6 X 32 | 8 X 34 |
| Side Mode Suppression Ratio | SMSR | dB | -30 | – | – |
| Polarization Extinction Ratio, 1/ | PER | dB | -16 | -19 | – |
| Laser Polarization | TE | ||||
| Mode Structure | Fundamental Mode | ||||
1/ Butterfly package , 2/ TO-8 package
Handling Precautions
These devices are sensitive to ESD. When handling the module, grounded work area and wrist strap must be used. Always store in an antistatic container with all leads shorted together.
Package Type
CS / CM / T8 / BF
Minimum Power (mW)
40 / 80 / 120 / 180 / 240 / 280