visible laser diodes (was Re: lasers, portable)

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From: Colonel Mode
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 1990 23:12

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The Toshiba TOLD-9200 is a 670nm device. It is extremely finicky and easy to
blow, either by exceeding the maximum current rating, maximum optical power
output, by static discharge to the junction, or by failing to use a slow start
circuit to avoid a powerup transient. Several companies are now selling cheap
($15) LD power supplies, and complete laser pointers for about $200 with 5mw out
at 670nm using the newer TOLD-9211 visible laser diode.

*****
Chris Palmer
palmer@tallis.enet.dec.com
phone (508)486-6667 dtn 226-6667

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Subject: visible laser diodes (was Re: lasers, portable)
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