
ams OSRAM Metal Can® TO56 PLT5 522FA_P Green Laser Diode
ams OSRAM Metal Can® TO56 PLT5 522FA_P Green Laser Diode is optimized for life-science applications and point-of-care instruments. The PLT5 522FA_P features a 514nm (±1nm) typical emission wavelength and a 50mW optical output power. This device provides a highly efficient radiation source for continuous wave and pulsed operation. The PLT5 522FA_P is an ideal alternative to expensive argon-ion laser devices.
The ams OSRAM PLT5 522FA_P Green Laser Diode features thermally stabilized optics in a hermetically-sealed, 5.6mm diameter TO-56 Metal Can® package, ensuring reliable and maintenance-free operation.
Notice: Depending on the mode of operation, the PLT5 522FA_P Green Laser Diode emits highly-concentrated visible and non-visible light, which can be hazardous to the human eye. Products that incorporate this device have to follow the safety precautions given in IEC 60825-1.
Features
- Low-cost alternative to expensive argon-ion lasers
- Tailored for life-science applications
- Suitable for point-of-care instruments
- Compact size enables high-density designs
- Single mode semiconductor laser
- Efficient radiation source for continuous wave and pulsed operation
- Excellent beam pointing accuracy
- Good signal/noise ratio, optimized wavelength
- No yield or distribution analyses needed
- Optimized optical performance, high quality
- Rugged Metal Can case for a long lifetime and lower cost
Applications
- Flow cytometry
- Confocal microscopy
- Spectroscopy
- Material identification and analysis
- Real-time quality control
- Diagnostics for viruses
- DNA sequencing
- Forensic analysis
Specifications
- 514nm typical emission wavelength
- Narrow ±1nm tolerance
- 50mW optical output power (continuous wave) @ TC = 25°C
- 200mA forward current
- 115mA typical operating current; 140mA maximum operating current
- 90µA typical monitor current
- 6V typical operating voltage
- 2V reverse voltage
- 100MHz modulation frequency
- 8° typical beam divergence (FWHM) parallel to pn-junction
- 22° typical beam divergence (FWHM) perpendicular to pn-junction
- -20°C to +60°C operating temperature range
- 5.6mm diameter TO-56 Metal Can package
TO-56 Package Overview

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