Discrete Laser Diode

PLD650-10mW-M

650 nm, 10 mW, CW

Visible 650 nm alignment and sensing laser, commonly used for positioning and barcode illumination.

10 mWOutput power
650 nmWavelength
TO56 laser diode, three-quarter view: gold-plated header, silver cap with a round emission window, and three leads
TO56 package Package photograph. The packaging is shared across this family; the die, its coating and the rating differ by model.

Estimated range

Range estimates apply to pulsed transmitter parts. This device is specified by its own parameters above.

Every parameter on this page is transcribed from the manufacturer datasheet.

PLD650-10mW-M product specification

Specifications - PLD650-10mW-M
Center wavelength650 nm
Working modeCW
Output power10 mW
Threshold current25 mA
Operating current30 mA
Operating voltage2.2 V
Beam divergence8 deg parallel / 28 deg perpendicular
PackageTO56

Key features

  • 650 nm center wavelength
  • Optical output 10 mW
  • Threshold current 25 mA
  • Operating current 30 mA
  • Operating voltage 2.2 V
  • Beam divergence: 8 deg parallel / 28 deg perpendicular

Typical applications

  • Laser sensing and measurement
  • Industrial and medical instrumentation
  • Optical pumping and illumination

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