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Precautions

ESD Caution:

Always do handle laser diodes with extreme caution to prevent electrostatic discharge, the primary

cause of unexpected diode failure. ESD failures can be prevented by always wearing wrist straps, only

using a grounding workplace, and following strict anti-static guidelines when handling the laser diode.

Safety Advice:

Part 1040.10 Safety Standards.

Operating Considerations:

Operating the laser diode outside of its maximum ratings may cause failure or a safety hazard.

The diode may be damaged by excessive drive currents or switching transients. If the diode is

operated using a power supply, it is strongly recommended to connect the diode with the output

voltage set to zero. The voltage should then be increased slowly and with great caution, while at the

same time carefully monitoring the laser diodes output power and drive current. The laser diode will

show accelerated degradation with increased temperature, and it is advised to keep the case

temperature low therefor, by means of heat sinking the device.

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