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SLD304XT

Example of Representative Characteristics

Optical power output vs. Forward current characteristics

0

500

1000

1500

2000

0

500

1000

Optical power output vs. Monitor current characteristics

Imon – Monitor current [mA]

0

1

0.5

0

1000

500

Threshold current vs. Temperature characteristics

Tth – Thermistor temperature [

°C]

–10

0

10

20

30

100

1000

500

Power dependence of far field pattern

(parallel to junction)

Angle [degree]

–30

–20

0

–10

10

20

30

780

790

800

810

820

830

Oscillation wavelength vs. Temperature characteristics

Tth – Thermistor temperature [

°C]

–10

0

10

20

30

40

Power dependence of near field pattern

200

µm

Tth = –10

°C

Tth = 0

°C

°C

°C

Tth = 15

°C

Tth = 15

°C

Tth = 0

°C

Tth = 25

°C

Tth = 30

°C

Tth = 25

°C

Tth = 25

°C

900mW

800mW

600mW

400mW

200mW

Tth = –10

°C