Green and blue lasers in TO-38 and TO-56 metal can packages

“The laser diodes are available with different optical power levels: 10, 20, 30, 50 and 100mW,” according to component distributor Rutronik, which is stocking the parts. “To ensure eye protection, the green laser diodes in the TO56 housing have an integrated photodiode that monitors and controls the optical output power.”

Rutronik singled out these two parts:

• Blue laser PLT5 450GB
  100mW continuous output power (25°C)
  450nm typical emission
  TO56 package (above)
• Green laser PLT3 520FB
  50mW continuous output power (25°C)
  520nm typical emission
  TO-38 package (right, diode isolated from package)

Use for both is expected in barcode scanners, laser levelling, machine vision and pointing, plus life sciences applications for the PLT5 450GB.

Product pages:

Green PLT3 520FB

Blue PLT5 450GB