Can you buy laser diodes?

Laser diodes are available at Mouser Electronics from industry leading manufacturers. Mouser is an authorized distributor for many laser diode manufacturers including CEL, Finisar, Panasonic, Osram Opto Semiconductor, TT Electronics & more. Please view our large selection of laser diodes below.

What is the most powerful diode laser?

The most powerful laser diode we can get on the market is the 6W laser diode from Nichia, which can lase sustainably at 6W. The palm-sized PLH3D-15W laser module utilizes and combines three Nichia laser diodes to reach a real 15 W of optical power, making it become the first of its kind in the world.

How much power can a laser diode handle?

Its maximum internal power dissipation is 15 Watts. If 28 V is used to power a laser diode which drops 2 V, 26 V will drop across the PLD5000. At 26 V, the maximum current within the safe operating range is less than 15 / 26 or 0.576 Amps.

How much does a diode cost?

Diodes

100+ $0.05 each
500+ $0.04 each
1000+ $0.025 each

How thick of wood can a diode laser cut?

While there are some laser cutters that can cut material as thick as 20 mm, most machines work on materials closer to 0.5-12 mm thick, depending on what’s being cut.

What can a 15W diode laser cut?

With PLH3D-15W, you can laser engrave wood and wood-based materials, including cork, chipboard, particleboard, alder, cherry, maple, MDF, basswood, balsa, veneers, medium-density-fiberboard and high-density-fiberboard. For these applications, speed is vital.

How long do diode lasers last?

25,000 to 50,000 hours
Typical lifetimes of laser diode modules are 25,000 to 50,000 hours. If the laser diode temperature rises beyond the maximum operating temperature the long-term performance may degrade significantly, up to and including complete failure.

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Why do laser diodes have three pins?

Laser diodes are electronic devices that emit coherent light. They use a process of stimulated emission to generate and control light. The three pins on a laser diode help the diode produce a specific wavelength of light. The pins are called active, passive, and ground.