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Hey guys, I have an idea for a signaling device that would need to be powered 24/7 at at least 500mA.
1.5A might be on the table later on for developing other devices but this is more about longevity.
This driver would be running a laser, either green dpss or 445.
I am leaning slightly toward 445 just because they are rated for continuous duty as well and this device would need to run for at least a year with no maintenance or adjustment.
Is it possible?
I figure at 500mA with a well regulated driver, the 445 diodes should last at least a year. Are there any decent quality green that could boast that, even at 250mW?
The green is preferable because of increased visibility but a higher driven blue would show up as "bright".
Heatsinking is not as problem as this is essentially a lab build and could even have a tec system installed.
ANY input is welcome
:thanks:
-Auto
*edit* would the Flexmodp3 work for something like this?
1.5A might be on the table later on for developing other devices but this is more about longevity.
This driver would be running a laser, either green dpss or 445.
I am leaning slightly toward 445 just because they are rated for continuous duty as well and this device would need to run for at least a year with no maintenance or adjustment.
Is it possible?
I figure at 500mA with a well regulated driver, the 445 diodes should last at least a year. Are there any decent quality green that could boast that, even at 250mW?
The green is preferable because of increased visibility but a higher driven blue would show up as "bright".
Heatsinking is not as problem as this is essentially a lab build and could even have a tec system installed.
ANY input is welcome
:thanks:
-Auto
*edit* would the Flexmodp3 work for something like this?
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