Lasing threshold?

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Tikilaser said:

What is the current that an LPC-815 diode will begin to lase? Also, is there a power/current graph for them?:thinking:

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LPC-815:

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi
Package: ϕ 5,6mm / Long Open Can
Mode: Single
Pinout:



Common designation: LPC ; LOC (Long Open Can)

Manufacturer rated output power: 150mW
Manufacturer rated operating voltage: 2,35v
Manufacturer rated operating current: 205mA

Safe operating current: ~350mA
Enthusiast operating current: ~420mA
Maximum operating current: ~500mA
Average output power: ~250mW
Recommended driver: rkcstr MicroDrive ; DrLava FlexDrive

Current [mA] / Output Power [mW] graph:

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From the data sheet

Ith Threshold current CW - 85 - mA