This, I like...

[danielbriggs]

This, I like...

[masterpj]

This, I like...

What is it?
It looks like an laser diode with the crystal directly ontop????
It reminds me of an broken led as if it was smashed like it's glass.
*wondering*

[dnar]

Ok Daniel, I'll bite. What is this? Is this the new 658?

[danielbriggs]

What is it?
It looks like an laser diode with the crystal directly ontop????
It reminds me of an broken led as if it was smashed like it's glass.
*wondering*

An Osram 515nm, 50mW direct injection green laser diode.
Set to scale up to mass-production in 2012

Awesome photo...

[dave]

It wouldn't surprise me if its a Nichia die. I think that's the story with the Osram blues..

[danielbriggs]

While we're on the topic of new stuff...
http://www.soraa.com/press.html

4W 450nm
750mW 450nm

75mW 523nm

Founded by Professors Shuji Nakamura et. al. so has to be good

[dnar]

For display purposes. I am not counting on divergence being any better than the common garden variety 445...

[masterpj]

An Osram 515nm, 50mW direct injection green laser diode.
Set to scale up to mass-production in 2012

Awesome photo...

I'm going to read a bit about direct injection modules and seek for information.
On my iphone and read just before I'm going to sleep.
I haven't looked into these diodes yet, but I already heard they are coming.

What is the advantage of these direct injection diodes?

[300EVIL]

What is the advantage of these direct injection diodes?

LOL.... A LOT!

1. Not DPSS
2. Smaller package than DPSS
3. better wavelength than 532nm
4. Less noise
5. better linearity

Just to name a few....

Cons...
Divergence, beam profile and power yet to be seen.

[masterpj]

Sound great.
but why is the output power low?
is it because it's really really new?

Will it be cheaper then currrently availiable diodes?