What is the current most strongest Infrared laser diode?

[rajhlinux]

Hello,

What is the most powerful infrared (≥ 800nm) laser diode and also which manufacturer makes them?

I'm checking at "civil lasers" website and currently the most powerful Infrared diodes they have are only 1 Watt:

850nm 1000mw/1W Infrared/IR laser diode T018(5.6mm)

850nm 1000mw/1W Infrared/IR laser diode T018(5.6mm) - 850nm 1000mw/1W Infrared/IR laser diode T018(5.6mm) [Specifications] Name: Laser Diode Output Wavelength: 850nm Output power: 1000mW

www.civillaser.com

I would like to use them as laser pointers.

Thanks for any recommendations.

 

[RedCowboy]

I assume you mean to use an IR pointer with your night vision equipment ?
If so you don't need the strongest possible, what you want is a beam with good divergence.

Look at this offering, ignore the 1mw rating, it draws 280ma @ 3.7v so output is likely 100-200mw +/-

Remember to lase safely, never point any laser at people or pets, windows or any vehicles.

 

[Encap]

See " 10,000+ laser diodes & laser systems from leading brands, here:
https://www.laserdiodesource.com/

 

[rajhlinux]

I assume you mean to use an IR pointer with your night vision equipment ?
If so you don't need the strongest possible, what you want is a beam with good divergence.

Look at this offering, ignore the 1mw rating, it draws 280ma @ 3.7v so output is likely 100-200mw +/-

Remember to lase safely, never point any laser at people or pets, windows or any vehicles.

Thanks for the reply and info.

Its for a custom project and it needs to be at least 1-3 watts of optical power.
Used in a special CNC project and not related for night vision.

I see that ODIN lasers are selling one for $700 for an 808nm 3 Watt and not sure if it is legitimate and what type of IR laser diodes they are using:

"ODIN" Infrared (IR) Laser 808nm - 980nm - 1064nm

The ODIN high power IR handheld laser is available in three frequencies 808nm, 9890nm, and 1064nm and is available from 500mW to 3,000mW.

biglasers.com

 

[Nuguns]

thers more affordable diodes here, I havent bought any idk if theyre reputable teclulu.com; use paypal

1W 808nm, 830nm 210mw, 940nm 700mw; all under 15$
Maybe ebay sifting will turn something nice up

What is the project

 

[rajhlinux]

Thanks for the reply. It is a CNC laser project.

 

[Encap]

Perhaps make a stronger more aggressive search to see what is easily and readily available.
If you did you would already know that you can buy a 1W, 2W or 3W 808nm diodes on eBay for about $20 to$38 . Search "808nm laser diode" on eBay. See:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143736105473