HL6358MG/59MG
Low Operating Current Visible Laser Diode
ODE2024-01 (M)
Rev.1
Dec. 09, 2008
Description
The HL6358MG/59MG are 0.63 µm band AlGaInP laser diodes with a multi-quantum well (MQW) structure. They are
suitable as light sources for laser levelers, laser scanners and optical equipment for measurement.
Features
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Package Type
• HL6358MG/59MG: MG
Visible light output: 639 nm Typ
Single longitudinal mode
Optical output power: 10 mW CW
Low operating current: 40 mA Typ
Low operating voltage: 2.5 V Max
Operating temperature: +50°C
TE mode oscillation
Internal Circuit
• HL6358MG
1
Internal Circuit
• HL6359MG
1
3
PD
LD
3
PD
2
LD
2
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(TC = 25°C)
Item
Optical output power
LD reverse voltage
PD reverse voltage
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Symbol
Ratings
12
2
30
–10 to +50
–40 to +85
PO
VR(LD)
VR(PD)
Topr
Tstg
Unit
mW
V
V
°C
°C
Optical and Electrical Characteristics
(TC = 25°C)
Item
Threshold current
Symbol
Ith
Min
—
Typ
30
Max
35
Unit
mA
Operating current
Operating voltage
IOP
VOP
—
—
40
2.3
50
2.5
mA
V
Beam divergence
parallel to the junction
θ//
6
8
11
°
PO = 10 mW
PO = 10 mW
PO = 10 mW
Beam divergence
perpendicular to the junction
Lasing wavelength
Monitor current
θ⊥
16
21
24
°
PO = 10 mW
λp
IS
630
0.5
639
1.0
643
2.0
nm
mA
Rev.1 Dec. 09, 2008 page 1 of 4
Test Conditions
—
PO = 10 mW
PO = 10 mW, VR(PD) = 5 V
