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
Operating Temperature
Range
Optical Output Power*
Threshold Current
Symbol
T
PF
ITH
Drive Current Above
IMOD
Threshold
Slope Efficiency
Center Wavelength
RMS Spectral Width
Tracking Error
Forward Voltage
Input Impedance
Monitor Current
Monitor Dark Current
Wavelength Temperature
Coefficient
* See Table 5 for more information.
† VR = reverse voltage.
SE
λC
∆λ
TE
VF
R
IMON
ID
—
Test Conditions
—
Min
Typ
Max
–40
—
85
CW, nominal
—
1
—
T = 25 °C
T = full range
4.5
9
15
1
—
45
CW, PF = 1.0 mW, T = 25 °C
20
30
40
CW, IMON = constant,
15
—
70
T = full range
CW, PF = 1.0 mW, T = 25 °C
25
—
50
PF = 1.0 mW, CW
1270
—
1350
PF = 1.0 mW
—
2
3
IMON = constant, CW
—
0.5
±1
CW
—
1.1
1.6
—
3
—
8
VR† = 5 V
VR† = 5 V
400
—
1200
—
10
200
—
—
0.4
0.5
Unit
°C
mW
mA
mA
mA
mA
µW/mA
nm
nm
dB
V
Ω
µA
nA
nm/°C
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