The Optoelectronics Company Ltd of Henham, Bishops Stortford, UK, which manufactures and distributes optoelectronic components including Opnext (Oclaro) laser diodes, Panasonic lenses and Optowell VCSELs, has introduced its own range of laser diode modules designed for OEMs, end-users and systems integrators.
The new range combines an Opnext (Oclaro) laser diode with externally adjustable optics, a Panasonic aspherical glass lens, electronics and a rugged modular anodized aluminium housing to provide a laser source suitable for use in industrial, commercial and medical applications such as inspection, alignment and sensing.
The modules are compact, continuous wave (CW), visible or infrared lasers producing an elliptical beam. They offer a combination of low noise and output stability and are available at five lasing wavelengths (635nm, 639nm, 660nm, 830nm and 852nm) at powers of up to 75mW. For easy identification they are supplied with coloured end-caps. Mechanical dimensions are 12mm diameter x 53mm length. Laser engraving (e.g. of a customer’s part number) is available on request.
With an operating voltage of 3-6V DC and a broad ambient temperature operating range from -10°C to +50°C, the modules are also static, surge and reverse-polarity protected and RoHS compliant. Electrical connections are made via external flying leads.
The firm claims that the laser diode modules require less power, generate less heat, have longer lifetimes and are smaller than other laser sources.
Custom lasing wavelengths (from 405nm to 852nm) and power options are also available, as is laser engraving. Both standard and custom configurations provide OEMs, end-users and systems integrators with complete laser solutions, concludes the firm.
