Overspec diode?

[Cube777]

This is kind of a stupid question but today I received my lpc 836 and I didn't have the correct driver so I could only run it at around 200mA. That should give me around 110mW although it instantly lights a match, pop balloons, etch wood and instantly melt black rubber. Is this normal for that kind of power? I don't have a LPM so can't measure power. Any comparison to a measured laser would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[Blord]

200mA should give around 110mW. 110mW is enough power to do that kind of things.

 

[Cel]

And it depends how well it is focused, and range at which you are burning...

 

[Cube777]

It is focused to a very fine point, ^^thank you, i previously ordered a "200" mW 650nm laser and it couldn't do any of those things(bought it off eBay). That is why I was wondering, thank you for the replies!!!