HL6713G
AlGaInP Laser Diode
Description
The HL6713G is a 0.67 µm band AlGaInP index-guided laser diode with a double heterostructure. It is
suitable as a light source for laser beam printers, levelers and various other types of optical equipment.
Hermetic sealing of the package assures high reliability.
Features
• Visible light output at wavelengths up to 680 nm
• Single longitudinal mode
• Low astigmatism: 10 µm Typ
• Small droop under pulse operation: 10% Max
• Built-in monitor photodiode
LDPD
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Internal CircuitPackage Type
• HL6713G: G1
2
HL6713G
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (TC = 25°C)
Item Symbol Rated Value Unit
Optical output power PO5mW
Pulse optical output power PO (pulse) 6 *1mW
LD reverse voltage VR (LD) 2V
PD reverse voltage VR (PD) 30 V
Operating temperature Topr –10 to +50 °C
Storage temperature Tstg –40 to +85 °C
Note: 1. Maximum 50% duty cycle, maximum 1 µs pulse width
Optical and Electrical Characteristics (TC = 25°C)
Item Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions
Optical output power PO5 — — mW Kink free
Threshold current Ith 20 — 50 mA
Slope efficiency η0.16 — 0.45 mW/mA 3 (mW) / (I(4 mW) – I(1 mW))
LD Operating Voltage Vop — 2.3 2.7 V PO = 5 mW
Lasing wavelength λp 660 670 680 nm PO = 5 mW
Beam divergence (parallel) θ// 7 9 11 deg. PO = 5 mW, FWHM
Beam divergence (perpendicular) θ⊥ 25 30 38 deg. PO = 5 mW, FWHM
Monitor current IS1.0 2.0 3.0 mA PO = 5 mW, VR (PD) = 5 V
Astigmatism AS—10—µm P
O
= 3 mW, NA = 0.55
Droop –Rth — — 10 % PO = 3 mW, f = 600 Hz
HL6713G
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Typical Characteristic Curves
Optical output power, P (mW)
00
Forward current, I (mA)
F
20 40 60 80 100
1
2
3
4
5
T = 0°C
C
T = 25°C
C
T = 50°C
C
o
00
T = 25°C
C
V = 5V
R(PD)
1
2
3
4
5
12345
Monitor current, I (mA)
s
Optical output power, P (mW)
o
Optical Output Power vs. Forward Current Monitor Current vs.Optical Output Power
−40 −20 0 20 40
Angle (deg)
Relative intensity
Parallel
Perpendicular PO = 5 mW
Far Field Pattern
660 665 670 675 680 685
Wavelength, λp (nm)
Relative intensity
PO = 5 mW
PO = 3 mW
PO = 1 mW
Lasing Spectrum
HL6713G
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Typical Characteristic Curves (cont)
Threshold current, I (mA)
200
100
50
20 10
020 30 40 50 60
Case temperature, T (°C)
C
Case temperature, T (°C)
C
Case temperature, T (°C)
C
Case temperature, T (°C)
C
th
Threshold Current vs.
Case Temperature
Slope efficiency, (mW/mA)
0.5
010
020 30 40 50 60
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
η
Slope Efficiency vs.
Case Temperature
s
Monitor current, I (mA)
00
s
10 20 30 40 50 60
1
2
3
4
5T = 25°C
C
V = 5V
R(PD)
Monitor Current vs.
Case Temperature
0 20406010 30 50
685
680
670
665
675
660
Lasing wavelength, λ
p
(nm)
P
O
= 5 mW
Wavelength vs.
Case Temperature
HL6713G
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Typical Characteristic Curves (cont)
Astigmatism vs.
Optical output power
18
16
14
12
10
8012 543
Optical output power, P
O
(mW)
Astigmatism, A (µm)
T
C
= 25°C
NA = 0.55
S
Polarization Ratio vs.
Optical output power
250
200
150
100
50
0012 543
Optical output power, P
O
(mW)
Polarization ratio
NA=0.25
NA=0.4
T
C
= 25°C
