Vertical Cavity Surface
Emitting Laser in TO-18
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Features
850nm VCSEL Technology
Data rates up to 2.5 Gbps
High thermal stability
Low drive current/high output density
Narrow and concentric beam angle
Recommended for multimode fiber applications
Flat Window
Burned in for communication level reliability
Recommended for external lens applications
Suitable for sensing applications
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(T
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= 25° C unless otherwise noted)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Soldering Lead Temperature
Maximum Forward Peak Current
Maximum Reverse Voltage
Max. Continuous Optical Power at 70°C
-40° C to +100° C
0° C to +70° C
260° C for 10 Seconds
20 mA
10 V
1.1 mW
Description
The OPV300 is a high performance 850nm VCSEL packaged
for high speed communication links. This product’s combina-
tion of features including high speed, high output power and
concentric beam makes it an ideal transmitter for integration
into all types of data communications equipment.
Applications include:
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Fibre Channel
Gigabit Ethernet
ATM
VSR (Very Short Reach)
Intra-system links
Optical backplane interconnects
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Additional laser safety information can be found
on the Optek website. See application #221.
Classification is not marked on the device due to
space limitations. See package outline for
centerline of optical radiance. Operating devices
beyond maximum rating may cause devices to
exceed rated classification
September 2003
Issue 3.3
Optek Technology, Inc.
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(972) 323-2200
sensor@optekinc.com
www.optekinc.com
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