HL6356MG/57MG
Low Operating Current Visible Laser Diode
ODE-208-008D (Z)
Rev.4
May 30, 2006
Description
The HL6356MG/57MG are 0.63 µm band AlGaInP laser diodes with a multi-quantum well (MQW) structure. They are
suitable as light sources for laser levelers, laser scanners and optical equipment for measurement.
Features
Package Type
• HL6356MG/57MG: MG
Internal Circuit
• HL6356MG
Internal Circuit
• HL6357MG
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Visible light output
Single longitudinal mode
: 635 nm Typ
1
3
1
3
Optical output power : 3 mW CW
Low operating current : 25 mA Typ
Low operating voltage : 2.4 V Max
Operating temperature : +50°C
TM mode oscillation
PD
LD
PD
LD
2
2
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(TC = 25°C)
Item
Optical output power
LD reverse voltage
Symbol
Ratings
Unit
mW
V
PO
5
2
VR(LD)
PD reverse voltage
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
VR(PD)
Topr
Tstg
30
V
–10 to +50
–40 to +85
°C
°C
Optical and Electrical Characteristics
(TC = 25°C)
Item
Threshold current
Operating current
Operating voltage
Symbol
Ith
Min
—
—
—
6
Typ
20
25
2.2
8
Max
Unit
mA
mA
V
Test Conditions
27
35
2.4
10
—
IOP
VOP
θ//
PO = 3 mW
PO = 3 mW
PO = 3 mW
Beam divergence
°
parallel to the junction
Beam divergence
θ⊥
20
25
30
°
PO = 3 mW
perpendicular to the junction
Lasing wavelength
Monitor current
λp
630
0.1
635
640
0.4
nm
mA
PO = 3 mW
IS
0.25
PO = 3 mW, VR(PD) = 5 V
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