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SLD1138VL

M-274

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

Recommended Optical Power Output

4mW

Absolute Maximum Ratings (Tc = 25°C)

• Optical power output

Pomax

5

mW

• Reverse voltage

LD

2

V

PD

15

V

• Operating temperature

Topr

–10 to +70

°C

• Storage temperature

Tstg

–40 to +85

°C

Connection Diagram

Pin Configuration

2

Bottom View

1

3

1. LD anode

2. PD anode

3. Common

1

2

3

Common

LD

PD