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SLD301B

Example of Representative Characteristics

Optical power output vs. Forward current

IF – Forward current [mA]

0

250

500

0

100

200

Tc = –10°C

Tc = 0°C

Tc = 25°C

Tc = 50°C

Threshold current vs. Temperature characteristics

Tc – Case temperature [°C]

–10

0

10

20

30

40

50

100

500

1000

Power dependence of far field pattern

Angle [degree]

–30

–20

–10

0

10

20

30

Tc = 25°C

Power dependence of near field pattern

50µm

Tc = 25°C

Oscillation wavelength vs. Temperature characteristics

Tc – Case temperature [°C]

–10

0

10

20

30

40

50

780

790

830

820

810

800

Differential efficiency vs. Temperature characteristics

Tc – Case temperature [°C]

–10

0

50

40

30

20

10

0

0.5

1.0

1.5

(Parallel to junction)