PLPT5 447KA

Notes

Subcomponents of this device contain, in addition to other substances, metal filled materials including silver.

Metal filled materials can be affected by environments that contain traces of aggressive substances. There-

fore, we recommend that customers minimize device exposure to aggressive substances during storage,

production, and use. Devices that showed visible discoloration when tested using the described tests above

did show no performance deviations within failure limits during the stated test duration. Respective failure

limits are described in the IEC60810.

Handling:

Solvents, water, liquids, non-conductive plastics and glues are not allowed near the device, because sol-

vents and other liquids could emerge and damage the product.

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 conduct-

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

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