Prophotonix now distributes two new high-power laser diodes from Opnext: a violet one, for use in medical illumination systems; and a blue one, for embedded-device mini projector applications.
The HL40023MG, a 404Nm, 500mW violet laser diode is designed for use in applications such as biomedical illumination and optical lithography.
Current biomedical and direct imaging system manufacturers often use solid-state laser diodes, which are large and consume high amounts of power.
Prophotonix claims that the HL40023MG violet laser diode offers manufacturers a more cost-competitive option, to use a high-intensity diode in a small 5.6mm package.
With a typical operating current of 390mA it also saves on power, helping to lower manufacturers' overall operating costs.
The HL45023TG is the first in a range of blue laser diodes being planned for development.
It has been specifically designed to meet the demands of mobile pico projector applications, however it is also suitable for use in a variety of fluorescence and sensing applications.
Using a proprietary design, the HL45023TG provides 60mW of optical output power at 445Nm.
It is claimed to consume 30 per cent less power than existing, commercially available blue lasers.
A maximum operating temperature of 70C and small 3.8mm package size make it suitable for use in embedded and mobile-device applications.
