Product Features

• TEM₀₀ Single Transverse Mode
• Package: 5.6mm J1 TO-56 Window Package
• CW Output Power: 260 mW
• Center Wavelength: 978 (±3) nm
• Spectral Width: 3 nm
• Slope Efficiency: 0.80 W/A
• FWHM beam divergence: 10 degrees parallel, 29 degrees perpendicular to junction
• Threshold Current: 40mA
• Operating Current: 370mA

Description

These are made by SDL, which is now part of JDSU and are model number 6531-J1-978-3-J3-.26, part number 65-00017. These operate at 978nm and produce 260mW which is quite bright for a single mode diode. These high power single-mode lasers can be focused to a very small spot (<10μm with appropriate optics) suitable for burning, etching, micro soldering, etc. They can also be coupled with good efficiency into single mode fibers. 978nm laser diodes are used as pumps for Yb (ytterbium) Er (erbium) doped fiber lasers and amplifiers (EDFAs). They can also be used to produce a visible blue laser by direct frequency doubling using LiNbO3 (lithium niobate). These are brand new in the manufacturer's packaging as shown. We carefully repackage individual diodes using anti-static materials for safe delivery. Several hundred units in stock - please inquire for quantity pricing.

Applications

• Pumping of Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
• Materials Processing
• Marking / Etching
• Infrared Illumination

WARNING!

• This laser diode is very sensitive to static electricity and even a tiny zap that you can't feel can instantly destroy this device or degrade it's performance. You should always use a static strap when handling static sensitive devices such as this.
• This laser diode must be attached to a heat sink if before it is powered. Failure to keep the diode cool will dramatically reduce it's operating lifetime and may permanently damage it.
• The output of this laser diode is nearly invisible. Don't let this fool you - it is powerful enough to set things on fire and can cause burns and permanent eye damage. You should always wear appropriate safety goggles when working with high power laser devices such as this.

By bidding on this item you agree that you have read and understand the above warnings.

FDA Disclaimer: This product is sold solely for use as a component (or replacement) in an electronic product; therefore it is not required to, and does not comply with, 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 which pertain to complete laser products. The manufacturer of the complete system-level electronic product is responsible for complying with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 and for providing the user with all necessary safety warnings and information.