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DRAFT - This design is for Reference only. Subject to change

without notice.

Version 0.2

PL 520B

Disclaimer

OSRAM OS assumes no liability whatsoever for any use of this document or its content by recipient including, but not

limited to, for any design in activities based on this preliminary draft version. OSRAM OS may e. g. decide at its sole

discretion to stop developing and/or finalizing the underlying design at any time.

Attention please!

The information describes the type of component and shall not be considered as assured characteristics.

Terms of delivery and rights to change design reserved. Due to technical requirements components may contain

dangerous substances.

For information on the types in question please contact our Sales Organization.

If printed or downloaded, please find the latest version in the Internet.

Packing

Please use the recycling operators known to you. We can also help you – get in touch with your nearest sales office. 

By agreement we will take packing material back, if it is sorted. You must bear the costs of transport. For packing

material that is returned to us unsorted or which we are not obliged to accept, we shall have to invoice you for any costs

incurred.

Components used in life-support devices or systems must be expressly authorized for such purpose!

Critical components* may only be used in life-support devices** or systems with the express written approval of

OSRAM OS.

*) A critical component is a component used in a life-support device or system whose failure can reasonably be

expected to cause the failure of that life-support device or system, or to affect its safety or the effectiveness of that

device or system.

**) Life support devices or systems are intended (a) to be implanted in the human body, or (b) to support and/or

maintain and sustain human life. If they fail, it is reasonable to assume that the health and the life of the user may be

endangered.

Important notes of operation for laser diode

a) Electrical operation

OSRAMs laser diodes are designed for maximum performance and reliability. Operating the laser diode above the

maximum rating even for very short periods of time can damage the laser diode or reduce its lifetime. The laser diode

must be operated with a suitable power supply with minimized electrical noise.

The laser diode is very sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Proper precautions must be taken.

b) Mounting instructions

In order to maintain the lifetime of the laser diode proper heat management is essential. Due to the design of the laser

diode heat is dissipated only through the base plate of the diode‘s body. A proper heat conducting interconnection

between the diodes base plate and the heat sink must be maintained.