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SLD237VL

M-274

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

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

LD

2

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. N.C.

3. COMMON

1

3

COMMON

LD

(Pulse Operation)

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