54XX SERIES DIODE LASERS
User Safety
Safety and Operating Considerations
The laser light emitted from this diode laser is invisible and may be harmful to the human eye. Avoid looking directly into the
diode laser or into the collimated beam along its optical axis when the device is in operation.
CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
Operating the diode laser outside of its maximum ratings may cause device failure or a safety hazard. Power supplies used
with the component must be employed such that the maximum peak optical power cannot be exceeded. CW diode lasers may
be damaged by excessive drive current or switching transients. When using power supplies, the diode laser should be connected
with the main power on and the output voltage at zero. The current should be increased slowly while monitoring the diode
laser output power and the drive current.
Device degradation accelerates with increased temperature, and therefore careful attention to minimize the case temperature
is advised. For example, life expectancy will decrease by a factor of four if the case is operated at 50 °C rather than 30 °C.
A proper heatsink for the diode laser on a thermal radiator will greatly enhance laser life. Firmly mount the laser on a radiator
with a thermal impedance of less than 2 °C/W for increased reliability.
ESD PROTECTION – Electrostatic discharge is the primary cause of unexpected diode laser failure. Take extreme precaution
to prevent ESD. Use wrist straps, grounded work surfaces and rigorous antistatic techniques when handling diode lasers.
Labeling
21 CFR 1040.10 Compliance
Because of the small size of these devices, each of the labels shown is attached to the individual shipping container. They are
illustrated here to comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 as applicable under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
Serial Number Identification Label
Output Power Danger Label
Package Aperture Labels
JDS Uniphase Corporation
MODEL:
MANUFACTURED:
WAVELENGTH:
I op:
S/N:
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION*
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION IS EMIT-
TED AS SHOWN.
3052
AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM
GaAlAs
*SEE MANUAL
Diode
500 mW avg.
3009
Laser
Radiation
This laser product complies with 21 CFR 1040 as applicable
CLASS III B LASER PRODUCT
G1, J1 Package Diodes
NORTH AMERICA
:
800 498-JDSU (5378)
WORLDWIDE
:
+800 5378-JDSU
WEBSITE
:
www.jdsu.com
54xxDIODELASER.DS.CL.AE
June 2008
Product specifications and descriptions in this document subject to change without notice. © 2008 JDS Uniphase Corporation 10127872 007 0608
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