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QL68I6S-A/B/C 685nm 30mW Red Laser Diode | TO-18 5.6mm Package CW Laser Diode with Built-in Monitor PD
QL68I6S-A/B/C 685nm 30mW Red Laser Diode | TO-18 5.6mm Package CW Laser Diode with Built-in Monitor PD
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Product Description
Overview
QL68I6S-A/B/C is a MOCVD-grown InGaAlP laser diode featuring quantum well structure.
This visible red laser source delivers typical 30mW continuous-wave output power, ideal for industrial optoelectronic equipment and custom laser module assembly.
✦ Key Features
Visible red laser, Typical Wavelength: 685nm
Continuous Wave (CW) Optical Output Power: 30mW
Standard TO-18 Ø5.6mm Metal Package
Integrated Monitor Photodiode (PD) for APC power control
3 Internal Circuit Versions Optional: Type A / Type B / Type C
Quantum Well InGaAlP Epitaxial Structure (MOCVD grown)
✦ Applications
✔ Industrial Optoelectronic Equipment
✔ Custom Laser Module Assembly
✔ Optical Sensing & Inspection
✔ Light Source Measurement Devices
✦ Electrical Connection Definition
3-pin TO18 bottom view pin assignment:
1 = LD (Laser Diode)
2 = Common
3 = PD (Monitor Photodiode)
Three wiring configurations available:
QL68I6SA: LD cathode, PD anode
QL68I6SB: LD, PD share anode
QL68I6SC: LD anode, PD cathode
✦ Absolute Maximum Ratings (Tc=25°C)
| Parameter | Symbol | Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Output Power | P | 35 | mW |
| Laser Diode Reverse Voltage | V | 2 | V |
| Photo Diode Reverse Voltage | V | 30 | V |
| Operating Temperature | Topr | -10 ~ +60 | ℃ |
| Storage Temperature | Tstg | -40 ~ +85 | ℃ |
✦ Electrical & Optical Characteristics (Tc=25℃, Po=30mW)
| Items | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Output Power | Po | — | 30 | — | mW |
| Threshold Current | Ith | — | 35 | 60 | mA |
| Operating Current | Iop | — | 80 | 140 | mA |
| Operating Voltage | Vop | 2 | 2.4 | 3 | V |
| Lasing Wavelength | λp | 670 | 685 | 700 | nm |
| Parallel Beam Divergence θ∥ | θⅡ | 7 | 9.5 | 12 | deg |
| Perpendicular Beam Divergence θ⊥ | θ⊥ | 16 | 20 | 25 | deg |
| Monitor Current | Im | 0.05 | 0.2 | 2.5 | mA |
| Astigmatism | As | — | — | 8 | μm |
⚠ Important Notice
This laser diode MUST work with APC automatic power control circuit.
Electro-Static Sensitive Device (ESD), anti-static handling required.
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Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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