Low operating current and guaranteed
operation up to 85C - ideal for car
navigation and DVD systems
Low Output 2-Wavelength Laser Diode
for DVD/CD Playback
RLD2WMNL2 Series
ROHM
Product Outline
’s dual-wavelengt h lase r diod e wa s designe d for DV D an d navigatio n system s expose d to hars h
environments, such as in cars. An original structure is utilized for low current operation and stable operation up
to 85C . The package feature s a CAN-type structure with a seale d glass window, providin g a high degre e of
reliability under virtually any environment.
New waveguide enables low current operation
An optically transparent real index guide is utilized to minimize loss due to
light absorption, allowing operation with minimal current.
High temperature operation (85C)
The proprietary structure ensures stable operation up to 85C, reducing
operating current by 44% and 43% over conventional DVD and CD laser
diodes, respectively.
New Product Bulletin
Ene rgy
Sa ving
DVD
LD
CD
LD
PD
Specifications
Equivalent Circuit
Real Index Guide Configuration
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
020
40
60
80
100
If (mA)
Po
(
mW
)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
020
40
60
80
100
If (mA)
Po
(
mW
)
aP
Layer
Optically Transparent
Current Block
InG
Ac
AlG
A
p-AlGaAs
Clad
n-GaAs Substrate
p-InGaAlP
Clad
p-GaAs
Contact
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
020
40
60
80
100
If (mA)
Po
(
mW
)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
020
40
60
80
100
If (mA)
Po
(
mW
)
C D Laser
DVD Laser
n-AlGaAs Clad
n-InGaAlP Clad
DVD
CD
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Part No.
RLD2WMNL2
Light Output
Po (mW)
7/7
Reverse Voltage
VR (V)
Operating Temp.
Topr ( C)
-30 to +85
2
Storage Temp.
Tstg ( C)
-40 to +85
Part No.
RLD2WMNL2
Oscillation Wavelength
lp (nm)
663/785
Threshold Current
Ith (mA)
Operating Current
Iop (mA)
24/20
18/15
Operating Voltage
Vop (V)
2.3/1.8
Monitor Current
Im (mA)
0.25/0.25
Horizontal Divergence
q//(deg)
10/10
Vertical Divergence
q (deg)
28/32
Electrical Optical Characteristics (TC=25C, Po=5mW)
RLD2WMNL2 Series
Conventional Product
RLD2WMNL2 Series
Conventional Product
25C
40C
60C
25C
40C
60C
25C
40C
60C
80C
85C
90C
25C
40C
60C
80C
85C
90C
80C
85C
90C
Temperature Characteristics Comparison
80C
85C
90C
Operating
current reduced
44%
(at 85C)
Operating
current reduced
43%
(at 85C)
Catalog No.52F6248E 11. 2009 ROHM
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