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These diodes are a deep violet (near-UV). Commonly used in Blu-ray devices (including game consoles and Blu-ray recorders), these diodes range in power from 100mW up to 500mW. These diodes have a very high Vdrop (approaching 6V) at higher current levels; consequently, a driver that can deliver this additional forward voltage must be used.

Most commonly these diodes are made available in the original drive sled; the diode must be extracted from the sled before use.

Diodes are classified either by the sled from which they came (in the case of readers) or by write speed (in the case of writers). Listed below are some of the most commonly-found 405nm diodes. (Brackets indicated data to be added soon as I find it)

* PHR-803T - ~100mW (Other vital stats here) (XBox HD-DVD Add-on Module) * SF-AW210 - ~200mW (Other vital stats here) (4x - 6x Blu-Ray Writer) * BDR-205 (12x) - ~500+mW (Other vital stats here) (From Pioneer BDR-205 12x Blu-Ray Writer) * BDR-S06J (12x) - ~500mW (Other vital stats here) (OEM Pioneer 12x sled for Blu-Ray Writers) * SF-BW512L (12x) - ~500mW (Other vital stats here) (Common OEM sled found, amongst other places, in LiteOn Blu-Ray Writers)

All diodes listed are single-mode, single-emitter. It is recommended to use AR-coated glass optics at output powers upwards of 200mW to prevent the lens/lens housing from melting and possibly damaging the diode.

These diodes emit a deep indigo blue (individual perception is subjective, but the common description seems to be that of a deep blue spot/beam with a purplish aura). These diodes are commonly extracted from high-efficiency data projectors.

Diodes are named after the projector model/series they are extracted from.

*A-130 -One watt 445 with a 4.7v forward voltage. 1mw/ma curve. Diode is case isolated. Diode pin out:

o ←-diode case (not used)

positive, (+) anode-->  o   o  <--negative, (-) cathode
          

*A-140 A higher-binned version of the A-130. Output is often on par with the A-130 (the A-140 is described as having a higher efficiency than the A-130 series). These diodes are capable of outputting in excess of 2W; however, for lifetime purposes it is recommended not to exceed a current of 1.6-1.7A (for 1.5W out after optics). Threshold of approximately 250mA

*1600 The 'new kid on the block'. Test data coming soon.

Diode is case isolated with two pins. Diode pin out:

v ←-diode case notch

positive, (+) anode-->  o   o  <--negative, (-) cathode
              

It is recommended to use AR-coated glass optics at output powers upwards of 200mW to prevent the lens/lens housing from melting and possibly damaging the diode.

All 445nm high-powered diodes are multi-mode, single-emitter. These diodes will require fast axis correction optics to achieve equal divergence on both beam axes.

Deep blue Mitsubishi 80 mw single mode blue diode.

The new 'Local Hero' DI-green diode.. Press-Release / Overview-info from Osram (one manufacturer's info; no 'endorsement'-implied) [http://www.osram-os.com/osram_os/en/press/press-releases/ir-devices-and-laser-diodes/2012/green-light-for-laser-projectors/index.jsp External-Link to Osram Press-Release for the 151 / 520 DI-Green] …and, the Osram page for the 'Tech-Specs' - [http://catalog.osram-os.com/catalogue/catalogue.do?favOid=0000000a0002ab5b002f0023&catGroupOid=0000000a0002ab5b002f0023&act=showParameterList Osram 515 / 520 DI-Green Tech Specs] Link to PL-members' experiences / beam-specs, etc.. (..Again, no 'commercial-endorsements', implied..) http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/showthread.php/14686-DTR-s-Laser-Shop-Diodes-Drivers-Lenses-LEDs-amp-More?p=257764#post25776

Not really a direct diode (maybe this should not be here)? This is a custom module built by Osram for the micro projector market. more stuff

This is a DPSS Green

* HL6388MG by Opnext; 250mW CW at 637nm. [http://danielbriggs.co.uk/laser/diode_information/HL6388MG/HL6388MG.pdf Datasheet]

* ML501P73 by Mitsubishi; 500mW CW at 638nm. [http://danielbriggs.co.uk/laser/diode_information/ML501P73/ML501P73.pdf Datasheet]

* ML520G71 by Mitsubishi; 300mW CW at 638nm. [http://danielbriggs.co.uk/laser/diode_information/ML520G71/ML520G71.pdf Datasheet]

* HL6385DG by Opnext; 150mW CW at 642nm. (Single Mode). [http://danielbriggs.co.uk/laser/diode_information/HL6385DG/HL6385DG.pdf Datasheet]

This is a single-mode diode. It has a nice small beam with a good deep(ish) red color. The down side is they are expensive and don't make much over 150mw. If they could get powers higher these would be the diode to have. It has a small emitter, and makes a nice small beam.

LPC826P diode 200mW 660nm 400mA

Infrared-wavelength Diodes, commonly used as a pump-source for exciting Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet) or Nd:YVO4 (neodymium-doped yttrium orthovanadate) crystals, for SHG- (second-harmonic generation) doubling to produce green laser-light at 532nm. (See Wikipedia article on 'DPSS' (Diode Pumped Solid-State) Lasers- [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode-pumped_solid-state_laser External Wikipedia Article on 'DPSS' Lasers]) Other crystals (ie: BBO, LBO) are also pumped by 808 to produce other wavelengths, such as Blue, Violet, and even Yellow.