palmer@tallis.enet.dec.com (Colonel Mode) (11/06/90)
The Toshiba TOLD-9200 is a 670nm device. It is extremely finicky and easy to blow, either by exceeding the maximum current rating, maximum optical power output, by static discharge to the junction, or by failing to use a slow start circuit to avoid a powerup transient. Several companies are now selling cheap ($15) LD power supplies, and complete laser pointers for about $200 with 5mw out at 670nm using the newer TOLD-9211 visible laser diode. ***** Chris Palmer palmer@tallis.enet.dec.com phone (508)486-6667 dtn 226-6667