This document describes the features and characteristics of the high power laser diode model SLD304XT, including recommended optical power output, low operating current, and built-in thermo electric (TE) cooler. This laser diode is suitable for solid state laser excitation and medical applications.
This handbook describes the Sony SLD304XT 1000 mW high‑power laser diode, its structure, operating limits, and recommended applications such as solid‑state laser excitation and medical use. It includes detailed electrical and optical parameters, pin configuration, and an equivalent circuit diagram.
Key sections cover the device specifications (optical output, current, voltage, wavelength), handling safety (eye protection, IR goggles), warranty terms, and package dimensions. The data is intended for designers and engineers integrating the diode into laser systems.
| Maximum optical power output | 1000 mW |
|---|---|
| Recommended optical power output | 900 mW |
| Threshold current (Ith) | 550 mA min / 750 mA typ |
| Operating current (Iop) | 1600 mA min / 2000 mA max |
| Operating voltage (Vop) | 2.2 V min / 3.0 V max |
| Wavelength range | 770 nm – 840 nm |
| Thermistor resistance at 25 °C | 10 kΩ |
| Operating temperature range | -10 °C to +30 °C |
| Storage temperature range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Mean time to failure (MTTF) | 10 000 h at 900 mW, 25 °C |
| Package weight | 43 g |
The recommended optical power output is 900 mW.
It operates from –10 °C to +30 °C.
Sony offers a 90‑day warranty or 1 000 hours of operation, whichever is shorter.
Use safety goggles that block infrared rays and consider IR scopes or cameras for monitoring.