HL8325G
GaAlAs Laser Diode
ODE-208-048A (Z)
Rev.1
May 08, 2007
Description
The HL8325G is a high-power 0.8 µm band GaAlAs laser diode with a TQW (triple quantum well) structure. Its
internal circuit configuration is suitable for operation on a single positive supply voltage. It is suitable as a light
source for optical disk memories, card readers and various other types of optical equipment.
Features
Package Type
• HL8325G: G2
Internal Circuit
•
•
Infrared light output: λp = 820 to 840 nm
High power: standard continuous operation at
40 mW (CW), pulsed operation at 50 mW
Built-in monitor photodiode
1
3
•
•
PD
LD
Single longitudinal mode
2
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(TC = 25°C)
Item
Optical output power
Symbol
Ratings
Unit
mW
mW
V
PO
40
50 *
Pulse optical output power
Laser diode reverse voltage
Photo diode reverse voltage
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
PO(pulse)
VR(LD)
VR(PD)
Topr
2
30
V
–10 to +60
–40 to +85
°C
Tstg
°C
Note: Pulse condition : Pulse width = 1 µs, duty = 50%
Optical and Electrical Characteristics
(TC = 25°C)
Item
Threshold current
Slope efficiency
Symbol
Ith
Min
—
Typ
40
Max
70
Unit
mA
Test Conditions
—
ηs
θ//
0.4
7
0.5
10
0.9
14
mW/mA 24 (mW) / (I(32mW) – I(8mW))
Beam divergence
°
PO = 40 mW, FWHM
parallel to the junction
Beam divergence
θ⊥
18
22
32
°
PO = 40 mW, FWHM
parpendicular to the junction
Asitgmatism
AS
λp
IS
—
820
20
5
—
µm
nm
µA
PO = 4 mW, NA = 0.4
PO = 40 mW
Lasing wavelength
Monitor current
830
40
840
130
PO = 4 mW, VR(PD) = 5 V
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