SLD (Super Luminescent Diode) �
L8414-04
PRELIMINARY DATA
Infrared Emitter with High Radiant Flux Density and Low Coherency
■FEATURES�
●High radiant flux density�
●Low coherency�
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■APPLICATIONS�
●Optical fiber gyroscopes�
●Optical communication�
●Optical measurement systems
The super luminescent diode (SLD) is an infrared emitter that has the advantages of both the laser diode and the
LED; high radiant flux density and low coherency. The SLD was developed as a device that compensates for the
disadvantages of laser diodes such as their coherent noise and is therefore ideal for applications where a higher S/N
ratio is essential, for example in light-applied measurements and optical communications. A photodiode chip has also
been mounted within the same package for monitoring the SLD output.
■ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tc=25℃)
Symbol�
Parameter�
Value�
170�
Unit�
mA�
mW�
V�
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Forward Current�
IF�
Radiant flux (Light output)�
SLD Reverse Voltage�
PD Reverse Voltage�
Operating Temperature�
Storage Temperature
φe�
VR1�
VR2�
Topr�
Tstg
5�
1.5�
20�
V�
-10 to +70�
-20 to +80
℃�
℃�
■ELECTRICAL AND OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tc=25℃, φe=3mW)�
Symbol�
λp�
Δλ�
VF�
Min.�
810�
10�
1.8�
-�
Typ.�
830�
15�
2.0�
100�
20�
35�
160�
90�
50
Unit�
nm�
Parameter�
Max.�
850�
25�
2.2�
120�
25�
45�
260�
-�
�
Peak Emission Wavelength�
Spectral Radiation Half Bandwidth�
Forward Voltage�
nm�
V�
Forward Current�
IF�
mA�
degree�
degree�
μA�
MHz�
μm
Beam Spread Angle : Parallel�
: Vertical�
θ//�
θ⊥�
Im�
15�
25�
80�
-�
Monitor PD Current�
Cut-off Frequency�
Coherent Length
fc�
Lc
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