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Data Sheet
NX8601BF-AA
LASER DIODE
1 625 nm InGaAsP MQW-DFB LASER DIODE COAXIAL MODULE FOR OTDR APPLICATION
DESCRIPTION
The NX8601BF-AA is a 1 625 nm Multiple Quantum Well (MQW) structured
Distributed Feed-Back (DFB) pulsed laser diode coaxial module with single
mode fiber. This module is specified to operate under pulsed condition and
designed for light source of Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR).
FEATURES
•Distributed Feed-Back (DFB) pulsed laser diode
•High output power Pf = 80 mW @ IFP = 450 mA, PW = 10
μ
s, Duty = 1%
•Wavelength λp = 1 625 nm
•Single mode fiber pigtail
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (UNIT: mm)
PIN CONNECTIONS
φ
0.9
φ
7.0
26.514.5 4
12.7
17.0
φ
0.45
φ
2.22 –
7.2
3.7
1
P.C.D. = 2
φ
1
43
2
Optical Fiber
SMF
Length: 1 m MIN.
CASE
21 LD
OPTICAL FIBER CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Specification Unit
Mode Field Diameter 9.3 ±0.5
μ
m
Cladding Diameter 125 ±2
μ
m
Maximum Cladding Non-circularity 2 %
Maximum Core/Cladding
Concentricity
1.6 %
Outer Diameter 0.9 ±0.1 mm
Minimum Fiber Bending Radius 30 mm
Fiber Length 1 000 MIN. mm
Ferrule
Fiber Length: 1 000 mm MIN.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Flange Type
NX8601BF-AA-AZ flat mount flange
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Ratings Unit
Pulsed Forward Current*1 I
FP 600 mA
Reverse Voltage VR 2.0 V
Operating Case Temperature TC 0 to +60 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg −40 to +85 °C
Lead Soldering Temperature Tsld 350 (3 sec.) °C
Relative Humidity (noncondensing) RH 85 %
Note: *1 Pulse Condition: Pulse Width (PW) = 10 μs, Duty = 1%
ELECTRO-OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TC = 25°C, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Forward Voltage VFP I
FP = 450 mA,
PW = 10
μ
s, Duty = 1%
- 3.0 V
Threshold Current Ith CW 20 60 mA
IFP = 450 mA, PW = 10
μ
s,
Duty = 1%
50 80 - Optical Output Power from
Fiber
Pf
IFP = 450 mA, PW = 10
μ
s,
Duty = 1%
TC = 0 to +60°C
25 - -
mW
Center Wavelength λp I
FP = 450 mA, PW = 10
μ
s,
Duty = 1%
1 620 1 625 1 630 nm
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SAFETY INFORMATION ON THIS PRODUCT
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
OUTPUT POWER mW MAX
WAVELENGTH nm
CLASS lllb LASER PRODUCT
AVOID EXPOSURE-Invisible
Laser Radiation is emitted from
this aperture
SEMICONDUCTOR LASER
Warning Laser Beam A laser beam is emitted from this diode during operation.
The laser beam, visible or invisible, directly or indirectly, may cause injury to the eye or loss of
eyesight.
• Do not look directly into the laser beam.
• Avoid exposure to the laser beam, any reflected or collimated beam.
Caution GaAs Products This product uses gallium arsenide (GaAs).
GaAs vapor and powder are hazardous to human health if inhaled or ingested, so please observe
the following points.
• Follow related laws and ordinances when disposing of the product. If there are no applicable laws
and/or ordinances, dispose of the product as recommended below.
1. Commission a disposal company able to (with a license to) collect, transport and dispose of
materials that contain arsenic and other such industrial waste materials.
2. Exclude the product from general industrial waste and household garbage, and ensure that the
product is controlled (as industrial waste subject to special control) up until final disposal.
• Do not burn, destroy, cut, crush, or chemically dissolve the product.
• Do not lick the product or in any way allow it to enter the mouth.
Caution Optical Fiber A glass-fiber is attached on the product. Handle with care.
• When the fiber is broken or damaged, handle carefully to avoid injury from the damaged part
or fragments.
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