New SANYO Laser Diode Catalogue Available As Free Download

Photonic Products, the UK opto-electronics device manufacturer and laser diode specialist, is delighted to announce that the new SANYO Laser Diode Catalogue for 2008 has just been released and is available as a free download from Photonic Products' website.

The newest SANYO laser diodes, from 405nm to 830nm are specified individually. The range includes high power diodes for use with CD-R, industrial laser diodes at 635nm, 808nm laser diodes for use as a light source for green laser modules and 405nm blue-violet laser diodes for next generation optical disks and other industrial applications.

SANYO has also launched a range of Diode Pumped Solid State green laser modules with thermo electric control; output powers of 5mW and 10mW are available with a typical lasing wavelength of 532nm. The modules offer exceptional wavelength and power performance over the wide operating temperature range of -10° to +50°C, which added to the low operating current and compact package makes them suitable for a variety demanding industrial and laboratory applications.

Several new 405nm high power blue-violet laser diodes are introduced which have a built-in photodiode for monitoring laser output, allowing for easier control of the auto power circuit and greater reliability and precision for very demanding applications. These include the DL-4146-101S which has an optical output power of 20mW and a low threshold current of 26mA, the DL-5146-101S with an optical output power of 45mW and the DL-7146-101S which offers a very high output power of 85mW. All three laser diodes have an operating temperature range of 0 to +75 degrees Centigrade.

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The Catalogue is an extremely useful laser diode reference source, with helpful diagrams and definitions of laser diode features and electric optical characteristics such as light output power and threshold current.

Safety precautions are also specified including absolute maximum ratings, soldering conditions, how to prevent breakdown due to static electricity or surge current, package handling and Catastrophic Optical Damage Levels, among other considerations.

Precautions for the safe use of blue-violet 405nm laser diodes are covered separately due to their higher voltage and the fact that the output light from a blue-violet laser diode is very harmful to the human eye.

The complete range of SANYO laser diodes is available from Photonic Products and specifications can be downloaded from www.photonic-products.com.

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About SANYO

SANYO currently markets AlGaAs infrared laser diodes in the 780 - 830 nm wavelength, as well as AlGaInP based red laser diodes in the 635 - 675 nm wavelength. SANYO achieved the world's first 635 nm AlGaInP laser diode. The low operating current and high operating temperature are realised by using misoriented substrate and MQW (Strain compensated) active layer. With unique structures developed by SANYO, these laser diodes are highly rated in a broad range of applications including compact discs, CD-R/RW, DVD systems, bar code scanners, laser pointers and printers.

The Photonics Business Division of Tottori SANYO Electric Co., Ltd takes pride in providing its customers with the highest quality Laser Diode and LED products possible. All Laser Diode and LED products are ISO 9001 compliant in accordance with IECQ (IEC Quality Assessment for Electronic Components).

SANYO is committed to providing new solutions by employing its proprietary technologies in creative ways, based on its Brand Vision 'Think GAIA'. The Photonics Business Division of Tottori SANYO Electric Co., Ltd has ISO 14001 Environmental Management System approval for the development, design, manufacture and sales or optoelectronic devices.

All SANYO laser diodes comply with RoHS Directive.

ABOUT PHOTONIC PRODUCTS LTD

Photonic Products is a UK based, ISO9001:2000 certified manufacturer of custom designed laser diode modules and assemblies and an authorised distributor of high performance, premium quality industrial laser diodes and LEDs manufactured by Sanyo, Opnext (formerly Hitachi) and Sony, and precision optical lenses from Panasonic to OEMs in the industrial, medical, scientific and defence markets.

Photonic Products was established in 1995 and has operations in the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany.

The company has twice been honoured with a Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade.

It is a StockerYale (NASDAQ: STKR) company.

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