Using 1Watt T03 or C-Mount 650nm Diodes for use in a RGB Scanner

[cybertoyz]

Does anyone have any thoughts on using one of the new 1Watt 650nm T03 Diodes for use in a scanner system? I have the opportunity to buy 1pc from a manufacturer for as discounted price of $250.00 + 30 DHL Shipping charge. I already have the T03 heat sink and collimating tube. I am however concerned about the size of the beam and if it can be made usable with a focusing lens.

Would be great if this has already been tested by one of the pro's out there.

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[MechEng3]

You would fair a lot better with a lower power 642nm dual diode or a 635nm package. The beam is huge from these wide emitters and is really not worth taming.....

[badger1666]

A link to the spec sheet of the diodeWill help decide if this diode is usable.

[cybertoyz]

Thanks for the input. That is what I was afraid of.. When you say dual diode, are you speaking of combining with a cube?

You would fair a lot better with a lower power 642nm dual diode or a 635nm package. The beam is huge from these wide emitters and is really not worth taming.....

[cybertoyz]

I just added the spec sheet in pdf format.

A link to the spec sheet of the diodeWill help decide if this diode is usable.

[cybertoyz]

Thanks for the reply. Even with a FAC Lens?

You would fair a lot better with a lower power 642nm dual diode or a 635nm package. The beam is huge from these wide emitters and is really not worth taming.....

[allthatwhichis]

You would fair a lot better with a lower power 642nm dual diode or a 635nm package. The beam is huge from these wide emitters and is really not worth taming.....

Listen to this man; he is one of the experts and trying to beat big reds into useable beams...