830 nm low cost diodes wanted

[scopeguy20]

Hello friends, I usually like the visual effects of lasers, but lately I have become interested in an IR laser. I want from one to several 830nm laser diodes. Hopefully very low cost, and with at least 25 mW but no more than 200 mW capability. If you know of a source and the price is well below $100 please let me know. Thanks! -Glenn

 

[kevinmassey]

Maybe you could ask this guy if he makes lower power ones?
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs-808nm-ir-lasers-200mw-5w-40332.html

 

[DJNY]

Glenn is looking for a 830nm not the common 808nm. I found this one and some interesting infos according them here

 

[jayrob]

Hey Glenn you can experiment with the 4 pin diode from PHR sleds...

They have a red, but also an IR. See this pin diagram and thread:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f50/phr-803t-red-ir-diode-pinout-currents-36212.html

 

[scopeguy20]

Thanks the Axixz diode, (830nm 20 mW) , sounds like it will work! -Glenn

Axixz 830nm diode

 

[kevinmassey]

Why 830nm, and not 808nm? Is there some sort of application that requires the extra 22nm, or is it just because it's more unique?

 

[scopeguy20]

830 nm is wanted as, it has deeper penetration into the body, (at least 5 cm), and has been used to aid pain relief and healing in sports injuries and arthritis, many studies have shown it works and is called "Cold laser therapy" I have a research partner who wants to do experiments on new applications. But I can't say any more. :shhh: -GH

 

[HIMNL9]

What about 980nm ? ..... that graph is highly incomplete .....

 

[bloompyle]

LMAO! Beow $100?

200mw $10.00 (free shipping)
200mw OEM 808nm 5.6mm diodes ! [Stonetek808] - $9.99 : StoneTek Electronics, Your Laser Parts Store

They also have 300mw, and 500mw, both under $16.00 (free shipping) just in case you start feeling a little bit...DANGEROUS!?

Stonetek ftw! They're simply amazing....

 

[bloompyle]

Wait...just noticed you wanted 830nm....dang...nevermind, but I guess if you change your mind...

 

[HaloBlu]

Been wondering where the line is for 100% invisible IR is. If you would, see if you or anyone around can see the dot. My guess would be 930nm might be enough to be 100% invisible to all people.