Bookham BPC30C-9xx-01 MaxiChip Laser Diode Data Sheet

This document is the datasheet of Bookham BPC30C-9xx-01 MaxiChip laser diode on passive cooler. This product is designed for direct coupling into a 800µm diameter fiber, providing the high brightness required for collimated solid-state laser pumping and direct applications. It features a highly reliable single quantum well MBE structure, telecom grade AuSn mounting technology, and is RoHS compliant. It has a CW output power of 30W and a small aperture (800µm emission area).


Bookham BPC30C-9xx-01 MaxiChip Laser Diode Data Sheet - cover page
Brand
Bookham
Category
Other
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
4
File format
PDF
File size
399 KB
Published
08 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
335B12F5B62CCB751DFDE79C8A73012E

About this manual

The Bookham BPC30C-9xx-01 MaxiChip laser diode is a high‑power 30 W device mounted on a passive copper block cooler. It is designed for direct coupling into an 800 µm diameter fiber and is suitable for solid‑state laser pumping, material processing, printing, and medical applications.

Key features include a small 1.25 mm × 3.6 mm diode, a 1" × 1" Cu block cooler, RoHS compliance, and a highly reliable single‑quantum‑well MBE structure. Detailed electrical and optical specifications are provided in the characteristics table.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Applications
  • Characteristics
  • Bar Dimensions
  • Passive Cu Block Cooler Dimensions
  • RoHS Compliance
  • Ordering Information
  • Contact Information

Specifications

CW Output Power30 W
Center Wavelength915 nm, 940 nm, 980 nm (others on request)
Spectral Width (FWHM)3 nm
Wavelength Shift with Temperature0.3 nm/°C
Beam Divergence (Parallel to Junction)9 deg
Beam Divergence (Perpendicular to Junction)26 deg
Threshold Current3 A
Slope Efficiency1 W/A
Conversion Efficiency>50 %
Series Resistance7 mΩ
Operating Current35 A
Operating Voltage1.6 V
Bar Width1.25 mm
Resonator Length3.6 mm
Emission Area800 µm

Frequently asked questions

What is the continuous wave output power of the BPC30C-9xx-01 laser diode?

The diode provides a typical CW output power of 30 W.

Which wavelengths are offered for the BPC30C-9xx-01 MaxiChip laser diode?

Standard wavelengths are 915 nm, 940 nm, and 980 nm, with other wavelengths available on request.

What type of cooler is used with this laser diode?

It uses a passive 1" × 1" copper block cooler.

Is the BPC30C-9xx-01 laser diode RoHS compliant?

Yes, the product is RoHS compliant as stated in the data sheet.

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