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We've all killed at least one diode. I know that when you power it with way to much current, the little wires connecting the pins to the actual laser diode chip will act as a fuse. However, when they don't act as a fuse (and it isn't the fault of ESD), is it the optical power or the electrical power that kills the diodes? Maybe a combination of the two?
I've heard that one limitation holding back the power of LDs is self degradation caused by optical power.
It's probably not a straight forward answer, but I want to hear your opinions.
I've heard that one limitation holding back the power of LDs is self degradation caused by optical power.
It's probably not a straight forward answer, but I want to hear your opinions.