Discrete Laser Diode

PLD808-500mW-M

808 nm, 500 mW, CW

808 nm 500 mW CW emitter, the higher-power option in the 808 nm TO-can family.

500 mWOutput power
808 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.

PLD808-500mW-M product specification

Specifications - PLD808-500mW-M
Center wavelength808 nm
Working modeCW
Output power500 mW
Threshold current70 mA
Operating current650 mA
Operating voltage1.9 V
Beam divergence8 deg parallel / 30 deg perpendicular
PackageTO56

Key features

  • 808 nm center wavelength
  • Optical output 500 mW
  • Threshold current 70 mA
  • Operating current 650 mA
  • Operating voltage 1.9 V
  • Beam divergence: 8 deg parallel / 30 deg perpendicular

Typical applications

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

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