300mW 635nm diodes

Clif has 7 still in stock for $54.99 + 2.99 shipping in the usa.
This is the cheapest usa source I know of.

635nm 300mw+ laser diode [635nm300] - $54.99 : Cajunlasers Store

beats the lazerer diodes by 3$
might have to order one

So, I don't know too much about these diodes, even though they have been around for a little while. Can someone just answer these simple questions?

1. Are these the same diodes that some people (crazy enough) run at 600mW?
2. Is 400mW a safe range to drive this at with a moderate-large heatsink (such as the hotlight, or a MXDL 3405? And if so, approximately 700mA should achieve this?

Thanks in advance for answering these questions. I tried doing some research on it, but I just want to verify these questions before I buy. Thanks moh for the post, it's about time I got a 635nm higher than 5mW (though, if I understand correctly, at 400mW, these will be more like 640nm?)

1) Yes
2) Yes (though 400mW from 700mA might require a G1)
3) Yes (640 or maybe even 642)

Clif is great. This price is great. I just ordered two more.

I am running mine at 1.06A and am getting a little over 900mw with a G1! :evil:

Edit: Damn. Went to order more and they're sold out.

rocket689 said:

I am running mine at 1.06A and am getting a little over 900mw with a G1! :evil:

Edit: Damn. Went to order more and they're sold out.

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why do u people make everyone :drool: on this one..
i want one definitely going to place an order, hope intl' shipping would be reasonable n trackable..

Now that he knows they sell, Clif is going to reorder and stock up on the 635 diodes, so they should be available again soon.

Mohrenberg said:

Now that he knows they sell, Clif is going to reorder and stock up on the 635 diodes, so they should be available again soon.

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Sweet! :drool: Glad to hear that.

Mohrenberg said:

Now that he knows they sell, Clif is going to reorder and stock up on the 635 diodes, so they should be available again soon.

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Yep that's right Matt! Got 15 more on the way now, if those sell out I might get 20 or 30 next time.