LPC-836

[planters]

If the design is similar to the 815/826 then they are probably just as vulnerable to ESD,facet damage and mysterious death. Also if the increased output is made possible by enlarging the facet dimensions then the far field divergence will suffer. We need to look at power, longevity AND beam quality.

[Stoney3K]

If the design is similar to the 815/826 then they are probably just as vulnerable to ESD,facet damage and mysterious death. Also if the increased output is made possible by enlarging the facet dimensions then the far field divergence will suffer. We need to look at power, longevity AND beam quality.

Even though I have to agree from a professional (laserist) POV, the problem is that audiences want laser displays to be brighter, brighter, BRIGHTER. So that's why the hunger for more power was started... and potential customers get thrilled by more Watts of power, no matter the beam quality.

[weeba2kv]

I heard that they are not so good after all ....

[danielbriggs]

The diodes have arrived.
(...after having a thorough riffle through by customs)

I'll aim to pack them up tonight, and post tomorrow

[dnar]

The diodes have arrived.
(...after having a thorough riffle through by customs)

I'll aim to pack them up tonight, and post tomorrow

I hope customs used anti-static precautions!!!!

[danielbriggs]

I hope customs used anti-static precautions!!!!

Of course!

[kiyoukan]

So whos going to be the first to power one up?

[danielbriggs]

All dispatched today, mid-day.
UK folks... should be with you tomorrow.
Chris/Frank within 3 days
Wayne/Robert within 5.

Over and out,
Dan

[LaNeK779]

thanks a lot mister briggs

[dnar]

Thanks mate. Hopefully they arrive before I depart for India in a week.