Data Sheet
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HL8337MG/38MG
GaAlAs Laser Diode 830nm/50mW
Features:
Infrared light output: 830nm Typ.
Single transverse mode
Optical output power: 50mW (CW)
Low operating current: 75mA Typ.
Low operating voltage: 2.4V Max.
Operating temperature: +60°C
TE mode oscillation
Applications
Sensor applications
Night vision
Machine vision
Light source of optical equipments
Internal Circuit
Outline
Data Sheet HL8337MG/38MG
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Tc=25°C)
Symbol
Ratings
Unit
Po
50
mW
VR(LD)
2
V
VR(PD)
30
V
Topr
-10 ~ +60
°C
Tstg
-40 ~ +85
°C
Optical and Electrical Characteristics (Tc=25°C)
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Test Condition
Threshold current
Ith
-
20
40
mA
-
Operating current
Iop
-
75
100
mA
Po=50mW
Operating voltage
Vop
-
1.9
2.4
V
Po=50mW
Beam divergence Parallel to
the junction
//
6
9
12
°
Po=50mW
Beam divergence
Perpendicular to the junction

18
22
26
°
Po=50mW
Lasing Wavelength
p
820
830
840
nm
Po=50mW
Monitor current
Is
0.1
0.25
0.5
mA
Po=50mW, VR(PD)=5V
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Typical Characteristic Curves
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1.The laser light is harmful to human body especially to eye no matter what directly or indirectly. The laser beam shall be
observed or adjusted through infrared camera or equivalent.
2.This product (without violet laser diode) contains gallium arsenide (GaAs), which may seriously endanger your health
even at very low doses. Please avoid treatment which may create GaAs powder or gas, such as disassembly or performing
chemical experiments, when you handle the product. When disposing of the product, please follow the laws of your country
and separate it from other waste such as industrial waste and household garbage.