Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser
PLD940-6W-MV
940 nm VCSEL, 6 W
940 nm VCSEL in a TO9 package, QCW rated at 6 W. Circular, symmetrical far field removes the need for fast-axis collimation.
6 WPeak power
940 nmWavelength
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.
PLD940-6W-MV specification
| Wavelength | 940 nm |
|---|---|
| Output power | 6 W (typ 5.5 W) |
| Divergence angle (1/e2) | 19 deg |
| Threshold current | 1200 mA |
| Forward voltage | 2.2 V |
| Slope efficiency | 1.0 W/A |
| Power conversion efficiency | 37 % |
| Package | TO9 |
Key features
- 6 W output
- 940 nm center wavelength
- Circular, symmetrical far field (19 deg)
- Narrow spectral width - good filter rejection
- Surface mountable where applicable
- Low temperature dependence of wavelength
This part is used in these application teardowns:
Typical applications
- Consumer 3D sensing and time-of-flight
- Automotive LiDAR
- Machine vision and IR illumination
- Proximity and gesture sensing
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Fibre pigtail, fast-axis collimation, a matched driver board or a filtered receiver - describe the build and we will quote against it.