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Re: GB: 473nm diode information / raffle
The reason why I don't see more of these becoming available is the low amount of uses for this diode. 445nm/460nm diodes are already cheap enough for projectors and 520nm green laser diodes are also on the market. I just don't see a big enough use to make mass production of these diodes practical, especially when 473nm DPSS is available and holds a stable wavelength.
I could be completely wrong though.
I'm in with $10. Just make sure you don't give up overdriving it too early because of the raffle... If it survives even better but if it doesn't that should be fine as well
I also have serious doubts that this is a "one of a kind" deal.. There's always someone saying that when a new diode appears and within a year or two they get more available and cheaper. Not to mention it wouldn't be economical for Nichia to spend on R&D to make a few and give up manufacturing.
The reason why I don't see more of these becoming available is the low amount of uses for this diode. 445nm/460nm diodes are already cheap enough for projectors and 520nm green laser diodes are also on the market. I just don't see a big enough use to make mass production of these diodes practical, especially when 473nm DPSS is available and holds a stable wavelength.
I could be completely wrong though.
