Laser diodes AlGaAs laser diodes RLD-78MC The RLD-78MC is the world’s first mass-produced laser diodes that is manufactured by molecular beam epitaxy. The characteristics of this laser diode are suitable for use in sensors and bar code readers. External dimensions (Units: mm) M t y p e Applications Sensors Bar code readers Measuring instruments Features 1) One-third the dispersion compared with conventional laser diodes. 2) High-precision, compact package. Note: The lengths of the RLD-78MC leads are 5.0 ± 0.5 mm. Absolute maximum ratings (Tc = 25C) 293 Laser diodes Electrical and optical characteristics (Tc = 25C) Electrical and optical characteristic curves 294 RLD-78MC