TO-Can Laser Diode
The TO-Can laser diode features advanced packaging with integrated temperature-control components to support precise wavelength regulation and consistent optical performance.
Key features include:
- Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC)
- Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor
- High optical output power
- Collimated beam output
- Integrated Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC)
- Stable Signal
- Low Threshold, High Output Power
- Low Power Consumption
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 70°C / -10°C to 50°C
- High Reliability
- Collimated Output
- Customizable Specifications
- Household Gas Monitoring
- Compact Gas Detection Modules
- Open-Path Gas Detection Systems
- Industrial Sensor Applications
| Central wavelength | Laser type | Detected Gases |
| 760nm | VCSEL/DFB | Oxygen |
| 1273nm | DFB | Hydrogen Fluoride |
| 1392nm | DFB | Water Vapor |
| 1512nm | DFB | Ammonia |
| 1532nm | DFB | Acetylene |
| 1567nm | DFB | Carbon Monoxide |
| 1578nm | DFB | Hydrogen Sulfide |
| 1620nm | DFB | Ethylene |
| 1653nm | DFB | Methane |
| 1676nm | DFB | Ethane |
| 1742nm | DFB | Hydrogen Chloride |
Applications
Autonomous Driving
Coherent Doppler LiDAR for Wind Sensing
3D Laser Scanning and Laser Ranging
Phase-sensitive Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (Φ-OTDR) sensing system
Brillouin OTDR (BOTDR) Sensing System
Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) System
Selecting the Right TO-Can Laser Diode
When selecting a TO-Can laser diode, consider the required wavelength, optical output power, temperature-control requirements, beam characteristics, and package configuration. Matching these parameters to your system requirements helps ensure compatibility and reliable operation.
FAQs
1. What is a TO-Can Laser Diode?
A TO-Can Laser Diode is a laser diode housed in a compact metal package designed for integration into optical and electronic systems.
2. What is the role of a TEC in a TO-Can Laser Diode?
A Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) helps regulate the laser diode’s temperature, supporting stable operating conditions.
3. What is the function of an NTC thermistor?
An NTC thermistor monitors temperature by changing its electrical resistance as the temperature changes.
4. What factors should be considered when selecting a TO-Can Laser Diode?
Consider the required wavelength, optical output power, temperature-control needs, beam characteristics, and package configuration.
5. Where are TO-Can Laser Diodes used?
Depending on their specifications, TO-Can Laser Diodes may be used in optical sensing, industrial measurement, gas detection, and precision instrumentation.