Data Sheet
March 2001
A370-Type Analog
Uncooled Laser Module
Handling Precautions
Caution: This device is susceptible to damage as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD).Take proper pre-
cautions during both handling and testing. Follow guidelines such as JEDEC Publication No.
108-A (Dec. 1988).
Although protection circuitry is designed into the device, take proper precautions to avoid exposure to ESD.
Electro/Optical Characteristics
Table 2. Electro/Optical Characteristics (over operating temperature range unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Operating Temperature
Range
T
—
–40
—
85
°C
Optical Output Power*
Threshold Current
PF
CW, nominal
—
1
—
mW
ITH
T = 25 °C
T = full range
4.5
1
9
—
15
45
mA
mA
Drive Current Above
Threshold
IMOD
CW, PF = 1.0 mW, T = 25 °C
CW, IMON = constant,
T = full range
20
15
30
—
40
70
mA
mA
Slope Efficiency
Center Wavelength
RMS Spectral Width
Tracking Error
SE
λC
CW, PF = 1.0 mW, T = 25 °C
PF = 1.0 mW, CW
PF = 1.0 mW
25
1270
—
—
—
50
1350
3
µW/mA
nm
∆λ
TE
VF
R
2
nm
IMON = constant, CW
CW
—
0.5
1.1
—
±1
dB
Forward Voltage
Input Impedance
Monitor Current
—
1.6
8
V
—
3
Ω
†
IMON
ID
VR = 5 V
400
—
—
1200
200
0.5
µA
†
Monitor Dark Current
VR = 5 V
10
0.4
nA
WavelengthTemperature
Coefficient
—
—
—
nm/°C
* See Table 5 for more information.
† VR = reverse voltage.
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