Red Laser Diodes Enable a Smaller Footprint for Outdoor Equipment
Applications
Opnext, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturing of optical
modules, components and subsystems, today introduced significant
upgrades to the company’s red laser diodes offering, resulting in higher
temperature operation red laser diodes for use in industrial and medical
sensor light sources and measurement equipment.
Laser diodes are ideal for digital information applications and for use
in the fiber optic communications field, offering features including
single wavelength lasing, directivity and a small size. Opnext’s new red
laser diodes are suitable for applications in laser levelers, distance
meters, optical fiber checkers, as well as positioning sensors such as
chip mounters.
“Our latest red laser diode is especially suited for applications with
environmental restrictions due to temperature, such as coolers.
Previously systems which may have had to use thermal management
methodologies, now may not need them,” said Tadayuki Kanno, senior vice
president Device Business Unit, Opnext.
Sample shipments of the HL6395/96MG and HL6397/98MG series are scheduled
to begin in June 2009. Volume shipments are scheduled to begin in July
2009.
Sample shipments of HL63101/63102MG series are scheduled to begin in
June 2009. Volume shipments of them are scheduled to begin in August
2009.
About the HL6395/96MG, HL6397/98MG and
HL63101/102MG
The Opnext HL6395/96MG and HL6397/98MG
offer the world’s highest temperature operation, 60°C with 10 and 20mW
in 639nm wavelength band. The Opnext HL63101/102MG offers a temperature
operation of 60°C and the world’s lowest operating current with 5mW in
637nm wavelength band. Both technology achievements were accomplished
through a new development process which includes an innovative waveguide
structure and optimized structure parameter. The active layer thickness
and facet reflectivity, results in a lower level of power consumption
and extended battery driven time.
Exhibiting at LASER 2009
Opnext’s
modules will be on display at LASER World of Photonics 2009 held June
16-18, 2009, at the New Munich Trade Fair Center. The company will be
located at Stand #B1.625.
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About Opnext
Opnext (NASDAQ:OPXT) is the optical technology
partner of choice supplying systems providers and OEMs worldwide with
the industry's largest portfolio of 10G and higher next generation
optical products and solutions. The Company’s industry expertise,
future-focused thinking and commitment to research and development
combine in bringing to market the most advanced technology to the
communications, defense, security and biomedical industries. Formed out
of Hitachi, Opnext has built on more than 30 years experience in
advanced technology to establish its broad portfolio of solutions and
solid reputation for excellence in service and delivering value to its
customers. For additional information, visit www.opnext.com.
Media Contact:
Opnext, Inc.
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or
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Keira Shein
+1-410-363-9494
keira@wilkinsonshein.com
or
Sales
Contact:
Sales Department, Opnext Japan, Inc.
+81-3-3865-5591
Fax:
+81-3-3865-5597
Info@Opnext.com
