Got Red?

Ok, I'll re-phrase. I suppose that the cheapest way to get 100mw 635-640nm red is to buy a DVD burner, get the LD out of it and put it in a aixiz housing. Does anyone know of a DVD burner that runs 635-640nm?
Thanks,
Steve

AFAIK, they are all 658nm

The Mitsubishi 641nm diodes are pretty expensive, I got quoted nearly $300AUD ea

Thanks Dave. I'll pursue another venue, then.

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Thanks Dave. I'll pursue another venue, then.

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I got prices from GLYN if that helps you :)

Dave

I can imagine their price for a 645:eek: ;)

Can't you shift a diodes wavelength a little using temperature, but end up loosing efficientcy? :confused:

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Can't you shift a diodes wavelength a little using temperature

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I think by a couple of nm but not anything too significant..

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The Mitsubishi 641nm diodes are pretty expensive, I got quoted nearly $300AUD ea

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What power levels were these Dave?

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What power levels were these Dave?

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They have about 150mW CW in the datasheet.

Hmmm- That would appear as bright as a 430mW 660 nM according to calculations.
Anyone could double-check my math?