Latest InGaN Green Laser Diodes Can be Operated in Temperatures Up to 85 Degree Celsius

Press Release Summary:

  • Offered in PL 520B and PL 520 models with various wavelength ranges at power levels 30 mW or 50 mW from 3.8 mm diameter
  • Mounted in TO38icut or TO56 packages with integrated photodiode and are suitable for optical imaging of light
  • Used as light sources for projectors, show lasers and as point and line lasers

Original Press Release:

OSRAM Direct Emission Green Laser Diodes

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has introduced InGaN-based direct emission green laser diodes, wavelengths from 510-530 nm, for pico projection and other RGB or green-laser applications.

Mounted in a tiny TO38icut or TO56 package with integrated photodiode, they combine an unbeatable form factor with excellent beam quality which makes them particularly suitable as light sources for projectors and showlasers as well as point and line lasers.

Two models in particular, PL 520B & PL 520, offer slightly different wavelength ranges at power levels of 30mW or 50mW from a 3.8 mm diameter package (at 25 degrees Celsius), with high colour rendering and excellent contrast.

Direct emission green laser diodes are an important step toward powerful embedded projectors and signal the end of the laborious method of producing green light by doubling the frequency of infrared lasers.

Direct emission green laser diodes mean that frequency doubling of infrared lasers is redundant.

Ttiny package size:

The wavelength of the new single-mode PL 520 laser diode is 515-530 nm - the precise green for laser projection applications. Its optical output is 50 mW and its efficiency is typically 5-6 % at present. With a package diameter of only 3.8 mm these laser diodes enable projection units to be reduced considerably in size.

Very high beam quality

Osram says the lasers have a very high beam quality - an extremely narrow beam that spreads out only slightly due to its small divergence angle. This is an important property for micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) based projectors in which the colour components per pixel result from the emission time of the laser diode.

There is also no need to adjust the focus of the projection image. The image is always sharp, even on curved surfaces. With their excellent beam quality, the lasers are well suited to optical imaging of light.

Light source for laser shows

The single-mode green lasers open up new possibilities as light sources for laser shows. Their high beam quality enables extremely fine structures to be displayed at a considerable distance. The projectors also benefit from the high thermal stability and small size of the lasers.

Thanks to their efficiency, the temperature increase of the lasers during operation is minimised and a long lifetime and high reliability at continuous operation is guaranteed.

Greater visibility outdoors:

Green light is perceived more easily by the eye than red light; therefore, for the same laser output and, crucially, the same laser safety class, green laser diodes have the advantage, especially outdoors as point or line lasers. This means that distance meters, such as those used by builders, can be used with greater safety over larger distances, says Osram.

Another benefit of using direct emission green lasers rather than frequency-doubled lasers for outdoor applications is that they have a high operating temperature range of up to 85° C without active cooling.

Osram green and blue laser diodes are available from the Optoelectronics Company Ltd.

ABOUT OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS, INC

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is OSRAM's specialty brand for opto components, solutions-based semiconductor technology for lighting as well as sensor and visualisation applications. For more than 40 years, the company has been a world leader known for highest quality demands, taking innovation to new limits.

The portfolio ranges from basic semiconductor technologies to individual customer applications in a broad variety of markets from general illumination to automotive or consumer electronics. Customers benefit from comprehensive consulting and support around component and product development. For more information go to www.osram-os.com.

ABOUT THE OPTOELECTRONICS COMPANY LTD

The Optoelectronics Company is the authorised distributor of high-performance USHIO laser diodes and LEDs, Osram blue and green laser diodes and Panasonic optical lenses to industrial, medical, life sciences, entertainment and defence customers with high technology requirements in the UK, Europe and USA.

The Optoelectronics Company is also expert in the OEM design and manufacture of innovative custom-designed and standard design laser diode modules and laser diode collimators.

Phone: +44 (0) 1279 851851 Email: info@oe-company.com Web: www.oe-company.com

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