I'm looking for a laser diode
In the near future, I will be receiving some OSRAM green laser diodes that also have a photodiode built in. The built in photodiode is important for the particular project we are working on. However I'd like to do some testing even before that green diode comes in and so I am looking for a "surrogate" (i.e. stand-in).
I am wondering if anyone here on PL can source (or tell me where I can source) a laser diode (any color) that has built-in photodiode. I would prefer it to be complete, insomuch as laser diode, holder and collimating lens.
Basically I'd like to bring 3 wires to the package and go.
AHA, one more thing. This OSRAM green laser diode has connections such that the case is the common, positive terminal (Anode of the Laser Diode, but also Cathode of the Photodiode) and so -- ideally -- the surrogate laser diode should have the same connection scheme.
Please let me know what you all know...
Bill