803T's GB  Closed, Thanks ALL!

Re: 803T's GB  Closed, Thanks ALL!

The strongest diode must be destined for me. Look at the curve data:

mA mW
27 0.1
30 4.1
35 10.2
40 16.4
45 22.4
<snip>
129 127.6
130 128.7
131 129.9
132 131.2
133 132.5
134 133.7
135 134.9
136 136.0
137 137.1
138 138.5
139 139.8
<snip>
187 195.9
188 196.9
189 197.8
190 198.6
191 199.4

Re: 803T's GB  Closed, Thanks ALL!

I started thinking after reading a thread by billg519. As my weak diodes are almost useless anyway I gave it a try and increased the current through the knee and above.

I just found out that one diode I deemed weak actually has some serious mode issues and is a lot stronger. I will immediately test the other weakies as I am not so afraid anymore of blowing them.

[edit] work in progress moved here: http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1214268330/60#75