Index-Guided High Power AlGaAs Laser Diode

Description

The SLD233VL is a high power index-guided AlGaAs

laser diode.

Features

• Low noise

• Low power consumption

Applications

Pickups for MiniDisc recording/playback

Structure

• AlGaAs quantum well-structure laser diode

• PIN photodiode for optical power output monitor

Recommended Operating Optical Power Output

30mW

Absolute Maximum Ratings (Tc = 25°C)

• Optical power output

35

mW

• Reverse voltage

LD

2

V

PD

15

V

• Operating temperature Topr

–10 to +60

°C

• Storage temperature

Tstg

–40 to +85

°C

Connection Diagram

– 1 –

E97940-PS

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SLD233VL

M-274

COMMON

LD

PD

3

21

Pin Configuration

21

3

Bottom View

1. LD ANODE

2. PD ANODE

3. COMMON